The Smart does very well in the snow. I driven on some pretty snow packed streets in the past two winters and have done well in them. Of course the best part is the shock value i give people when they see my car after a good snowfall.
I've got a Smart Fortwo & was really looking forward to doing doughnuts in the snow last year. Unfortunately they are fitted with traction control that you can't turn off, so doughnuts are out. However, saying that, there is a clever little gizmo that costs about £15, that you simply plug in to the diagnostic socket before starting the engine. It knocks off the TC, EBS & ABS. Obviously you need to be mindful of this while driving but this year, I'm looking forward to having fun d
@gwmkwan The smart car is my wife's, I just post videos, but yes we have both been pleasantly surprised at how well it does even in deep snow. Yes it made it just fine.
@95090978 Give it some snow tires and it'll be like a snowmobile. It has esp, hill start assist, 4 wheeled individual braking, traction control, and a whole heap of other safety programs.
@95090978 Its rear wheel drive, no traction control, just a blinky light to let you know when you've lost traction. It does very well in the snow though.
Wrong. The smart car DOES have traction control. You cannot disable it. It automatically decides when to engage, and the blinky light informs you when the system is actively functioning. The smart handles snow and ice very well because of the traction control systems (multiple skid control systems).
It's so god damn cute!
thegizmoguy1 2 weeks ago
Ack! Clear off that back window! ;)
dgdw 2 months ago
This might be the most pleasant video I've seen on YouTube. Feel the love. :)
nitroboyn2o 3 months ago
DO DONUTS!!!
areyouyo 3 months ago
The Smart does very well in the snow. I driven on some pretty snow packed streets in the past two winters and have done well in them. Of course the best part is the shock value i give people when they see my car after a good snowfall.
dressshoeguy 4 months ago
@nerdydorkgirl
I've got a Smart Fortwo & was really looking forward to doing doughnuts in the snow last year. Unfortunately they are fitted with traction control that you can't turn off, so doughnuts are out. However, saying that, there is a clever little gizmo that costs about £15, that you simply plug in to the diagnostic socket before starting the engine. It knocks off the TC, EBS & ABS. Obviously you need to be mindful of this while driving but this year, I'm looking forward to having fun d
cheekyontour 4 months ago
I didn't know they were rear wheel drive. I bet it's fun to spin donuts in the parking lots!
nerdydorkgirl 4 months ago
Fucking awesome! :o
fortheitf 5 months ago
must be cold the way your shaking the camera
georgechimp 6 months ago
did your smart car made it back up to your drive way?
gwmkwan 11 months ago 17
@gwmkwan The smart car is my wife's, I just post videos, but yes we have both been pleasantly surprised at how well it does even in deep snow. Yes it made it just fine.
garsduc 10 months ago 9
@95090978 Give it some snow tires and it'll be like a snowmobile. It has esp, hill start assist, 4 wheeled individual braking, traction control, and a whole heap of other safety programs.
Neonspinnazz30 1 year ago
Smart cars do have traction control
alecsmith 1 year ago 10
@95090978 Its rear wheel drive, no traction control, just a blinky light to let you know when you've lost traction. It does very well in the snow though.
garsduc 1 year ago
@garsduc It has a whole host of active safety tools including 4 wheel individual braking and esp - a form of traction/stability control...
Neonspinnazz30 1 year ago
@95090978:
Wrong. The smart car DOES have traction control. You cannot disable it. It automatically decides when to engage, and the blinky light informs you when the system is actively functioning. The smart handles snow and ice very well because of the traction control systems (multiple skid control systems).
Lakeshow23 6 months ago 4
@Lakeshow23 Actually, its very easy to disable, but I don't think I would advise anyone to do so!
garsduc 6 months ago 6
yeh it is!!
billpissonyou 3 months ago
@garsduc ... but you just said it didnt have traction control. inb4derpherp
bobbybob3680 3 months ago