Smart ForTwo among cheapest cars in America

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The Smart ForTwo, a wild-looking two-seat economy car produced by DaimlerChrysler, will go on sale in the United States at a starting price just under $12,000.

When the ForTwo goes on sale in the first quarter of next year, it will be the smallest new car you can buy in the U.S. At 105.6 inches, the redesigned ForTwo will be about 40 inches shorter than a Mini Cooper.


It will also be one of the cheapest. Only the Chevrolet Aveo 5 hatchback, with a starting price of $9,995, costs less.

The entry level ForTwo will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $11,590, not including taxes and destination charges. It will have a 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic transmission. It will not be equipped with a radio or air conditioning.

CNN