Vehicle model
Smart Forfour
The Smart Forfour is the brand's four-seat, five-door version, conceived as a compact family city car. A first generation was produced from 2004 to 2006, sharing its base with the Mitsubishi Colt. After a long interruption, a second generation was launched in 2014, developed jointly with Renault on the same base as the Twingo III, with a rear-mounted engine like the Fortwo. More practical than the latter thanks to its rear doors, it retains an urban format and a short turning radius. A fully electric version, the EQ Forfour, was also offered. Production ended around 2019. The Forfour was not officially sold in North America. Tire/wheel note: a city car running wheels of about 15 to 16 inches; in Quebec, dedicated winter tires are strongly recommended on this light vehicle.
History
History of the Smart Forfour
The Smart Forfour is the brand's four-seat, five-door version, conceived as a compact family city car. A first generation was produced from 2004 to 2006, sharing its base with the Mitsubishi Colt. After a long interruption, a second generation was launched in 2014, developed jointly with Renault on the same base as the Twingo III, with a rear-mounted engine like the Fortwo. More practical than the latter thanks to its rear doors, it retains an urban format and a short turning radius. A fully electric version, the EQ Forfour, was also offered. Production ended around 2019. The Forfour was not officially sold in North America. Tire/wheel note: a city car running wheels of about 15 to 16 inches; in Quebec, dedicated winter tires are strongly recommended on this light vehicle.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Second generation based on the Edison platform shared with the Renault Twingo III, three-cylinder gasoline engine mounted at the rear (naturally aspirated or turbocharged), manual or automated dual-clutch gearbox. A fully electric variant (EQ Forfour) with a rear motor rounded out the range.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Particularité notable de la Fortwo : ses roues arrière sont plus larges que les avant (montage étagé), à cause du moteur arrière. Les diamètres de jantes vont surtout de 15 à 17 pouces, avec des pneus étroits à l'avant. L'entraxe a varié selon les générations (notamment 3 trous, puis 4x100 sur les versions plus récentes); il faut donc vérifier l'année exacte. Les modèles électriques actuels (#1, #3), de type petit multisegment, montent plutôt du 18 à 20 pouces. Au Québec, des pneus d'hiver dédiés sont essentiels : sur une voiture aussi courte et légère, ils améliorent nettement la motricité et la stabilité sur neige et glace.
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