fortwo ranks 22 in US News & World Report

[rfernatt]

.... but ahead of the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Matrix, Nissan Sentra, Ford Focus, Saturn Astra, Scion xD, Dodge Caliber, VW New Beetle, Chevy Aveo, etc. in "Best Affordable Small Cars".


Best Affordable Small Cars - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News Rankings and Reviews

[jwight]

* "Smart is the fad du jour in the auto industry. Small size, novel looks, high mileage." -- Chicago Tribune
* "The Smart shines like a beacon of carefree minimalism." -- Motor Trend
* "It's winsome and fun and -- as I discovered -- a shameless chick magnet. But in the rapidly diversifying market you can get more car for less." -- Los Angeles Times
* "There are plenty of more useful four- and five-seat subcompacts for the same price. But they won't make the same super trendy statement as the smart." -- Motor Week
* "A tiny but sturdy, front-wheel-drive fuel sipper that conceivably could temper America's perplexing lust for large, consumptive cars and trucks." -- Washington Post
* "Gas is up, green is in, and the extra-small two-door is a virtual billboard announcing one's willingness to sacrifice, beginning with a capital 'S.'" -- Seattle Times

US News sounds like they are conflicted - trying hard for reasons not to like the smart but ending up falling for it anyway.

[vwW12]

«* "Gas is up, green is in, and the extra-small two-door is a virtual billboard announcing one's willingness to sacrifice, beginning with a capital 'S.'" -- Seattle Times»

Sacrifice? The Seattle Times apparently think that unless one is riding on a convertible like this, one is roughing it up on a ForTwo cabrio.

Intesting perspective they bring to the table.

[jmartinsmart]

That's OK, Washington Post thinks it's front-wheel-drive!

Jim

[MrJack]

Washington Post failed to do their homework.

[SmartPassion]

Is it me or is #21 missing?

I can't see myself paying $99 or any other price to wait a year or more for a #1-#22.

[NCC1701]

Originally Posted by SmartPassion

Is it me or is #21 missing?

There are two #20's, a tie. There are also other ties in the list.

Originally Posted by MrJack

Washington Post failed to do their homework.

From US News & World Report: "The Fortwo's small frame and cozy seating are good in city driving, but its sluggish power makes it impractical for the highway."
Sounds like Washington Post isn't alone in not doing their homework. Anyone here have problems driving your smart on the highway? From my experience the car handles highway like a champ! With the exception of windy conditions, that is.

[SmartPassion]

Originally Posted by NCC1701

Anyone here have problems driving your smart on the highway? From my experience the car handles highway like a champ! With the exception of windy conditions, that is.

And when it catches the rain grooves.

[jefferios]

Why is the Scion Xb on there? That is not a "Small" car.

[Dave Van]

Cobalt better than a Smart?!?!?!? I don't put much into their rankings after that.......