Maybe the front sway bars are too wimpy for us US drivers. I remember putting the next larger diameter bar in a Mustang I had made a world of difference in the cornering ability of the car. It didn't have a top heavy stance, though, like the Smart has.The real handling issue comes from the high center of gravity of the Smart. Even at very low speeds that were permitted during the test drive, the car feels relatively unstable. It feels more like driving a small pick-up truck than a car.
Agreed. The Smart has the potential to be a great little car. The factory suspension tuning on most cars is a compromise (lowest common denominator) to suit the greatest number of customers. I've tuned too many suspensions to let the stock handling on the Smart dissuade me from the purchase.Maybe the front sway bars are too wimpy for us US drivers. I remember putting the next larger diameter bar in a Mustang I had made a world of difference in the cornering ability of the car. It didn't have a top heavy stance, though, like the Smart has.
Once I've got my own car to drive, I'll be able to tell what is what. I don't like to fool too much with something already well engineered by if I find it to be unsat I will.![]()