If the diminutive Smart car is going to succeed in America, it will need to make a strong showing in New York City—where driving distances are minimal and parking opportunities are scarce. But according to recent New York Times reviews of the Smart Fortwo, the cute little two-seater from Mercedes is already dead in the water.
More than 30,000 customers have placed an order for the ultra-hip high-mpg Smart ForTwo. These customers left a refundable $99 deposit, but have been left in the dark about when their cool cute car will arrive. That wait could be one year or longer.