chiefneon Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Howdy! We went and looked at the new 2016 Smart Car yesterday. Very much liked what they've done to the new one. So we traded our 2012 Passon in for a new 2016 Prime. It is a step above the old one but the entire car has improved. From he body style of the overall proforance. The extra 4 inches in the width makes for more comfort inside. The ride is much improved and a pleasure, not stiff and harsh as before. The new engine with turbo and six speed trasmission make for nice driving. This new Smart Car I believe is daylight and dark Compared to our previous one in comfort, ride and proforance. The new blue tooth so a game changer also. Still learning how to use all the new whistles and bells. "Happy Trails" Chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 As soon as the convertible is available I'll be driving mine. Have fun in yours. JC 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 We plan on ordering ours in a few months, the new dual clutch 6 speed was the game changer on this model. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Is it a true automatic transmission yet ? Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Not a true automatic but with dual clutches, the shifts happen just like a regular auto. The only thing you will notice is when starting out. It will still roll just like any other clutch equipped car. After that, it is a LOT smoother driving than the older model. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike625 Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 how are you going to be pulling it behind the motorhome - 4 wheel down or trailer - just purchased 5 speed manual and have read many pro / cons on both options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Most of us with a Smart have it on the deck of our HDT's behind the cab and in front of the fifth wheel. Never have seen one behind a MH. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Many ways of Towing a Smart behind a Motorhome. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 how much does it actually weigh? RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike625 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Many ways of Towing a Smart behind a Motorhome. have read thru all the info so far - I'm more asking if anyone is pulling 2016 4-wheels down currently - MB looks to be not supporting 4-wheel down towing on the new model. stated weight is 1984 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'd also be interested in info on 4-down towing of the new smart...... Anyone researched that yet? Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike625 Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'd also be interested in info on 4-down towing of the new smart...... Anyone researched that yet? This is what I've found so far - http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f77/453-dct-flat-towable-no-102930/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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