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A: Let's see: It costs as much as a Toyota Corolla so it isn't price The US version gets no better mileage than a Chevy Cobalt, so it isn't mileage. It is no safer than a Ford Focus so it isn't safety. It can carry less than a Honda Civic, so it isn't space. So I guess it just a name that is hung on it by marketing people intent on selling a very expensive to maintain car. Remember that the Smart is sold by Mercedes dealers. Expect to have to pay Mercedes prices for maintenance.