Last updated August 4, 2026
The smart fortwo lineup starts with Pure for the city-car essentials, followed by Passion for more everyday comfort and style, then Prime for leather-lined comfort. Proxy is the sport-flavored top gas trim, while the 2009-only BRABUS is the performance branch with a lowered stance, sharper responses, and distinctive BRABUS details.
The Base Model trim level — Pure — is the no-frills fortwo, built around a tiny footprint, easy maneuvering, and the essentials for city driving.
Best for: Urban drivers who want the fortwo's core city-friendly character without extra luxury or sporty upgrades.
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The Mid-Level trim level — Passion — is the polished everyday fortwo, adding useful comfort and style without moving into luxury territory.
Best for: Drivers who want a less basic cabin and a more finished look while keeping the fortwo simple.
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Steps up from Pure with heated power mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver's seat, and 15-inch alloy wheels.
6 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level — Prime — is the upscale fortwo, known for leather, heated seats, and convenience features that make daily driving feel less basic.
Best for: Shoppers who like the fortwo's small size but want a warmer, more polished cabin.
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Steps up from Passion with leather upholstery, heated front seats, ambient lighting, and automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
1 in stock
The Top Tier trim level — Proxy — is the personality-heavy, sport-flavored fortwo, with firmer road manners, distinctive cabin trim, and upgraded audio.
Best for: Drivers who want the boldest 2016–2017 gas fortwo without treating it as a full performance car.
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Compared with Prime, Proxy shifts from luxury toward sport with firmer suspension, 16-inch wheels, a JBL audio system, and a sport steering wheel.
1 in stockThe High Performance trim level — BRABUS — is the 2009 fortwo's sporty special, pairing a lowered chassis with aggressive styling and a louder exhaust.
Best for: Drivers who want the tiny fortwo with sharper responses and a more distinctive performance-inspired look and sound.
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BRABUS predates Proxy, so it is not a direct successor; its 2009-only upgrades include a lowered suspension, power steering, a sport exhaust, BRABUS styling, and paddle shifters.
0 in stock| Feature | Top Tier | Mid-Level | Base Model | Premium Comfort | High Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Proxy1 in stock | Passion6 in stock | Pure2 in stock | Prime1 in stock | BRABUS0 in stock |
| Member trim | Proxy | Passion | Pure | Prime | BRABUS |
| Main character | Sport-flavored personality | Stylish everyday trim | Essential city car | Upscale comfort | Performance-inspired special |
| Cabin treatment | Heated synthetic leather and fabric seats | Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Core comfort features | Heated leather seats | Heated leather seats |
| Suspension focus | Sport suspension | City-focused comfort | City maneuverability | Comfort-focused | Lowered BRABUS sport suspension |
| Signature exterior detail | 16-inch alloy wheels | 15-inch alloy wheels | LED daytime running lights | Fog lights with cornering function | BRABUS wheels and body styling |
| Standout cabin feature | JBL premium audio | Height-adjustable driver's seat | Multifunction steering wheel | Ambient interior lighting | Paddle shifters |
Pure is the basic fortwo trim. On newer third-generation cars, it still includes useful daily features such as automatic climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, and Crosswind Assist.
On newer third-generation cars, Passion adds a more finished look and useful comfort upgrades. Key additions include heated power mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, and 15-inch alloy wheels.
Yes. Passion generally sits above the basic Pure and below the more comfort-focused Prime. It suits shoppers who want a less bare cabin and more polished styling without moving to the upper trims.
In the 2016–2017 lineup, Prime adds a more upscale cabin and extra convenience. It brings leather upholstery, heated seats, ambient lighting, fog lights, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
Prime is the comfort-focused fortwo in the 2016–2017 lineup. It is aimed at drivers who like the car’s city-friendly size but want leather seating, heated seats, extra lighting, and a less basic interior.
In the 2016–2017 lineup, Prime emphasizes comfort with leather upholstery, automatic lights, and rain-sensing wipers. Proxy takes a sportier approach with firmer suspension, 16-inch wheels, JBL audio, and synthetic leather and fabric seats.
Proxy is the sport-flavored upper trim in the 2016–2017 gas lineup. It combines firmer suspension tuning, 16-inch alloy wheels, JBL audio, heated seats, and a three-spoke sport steering wheel.
No. Proxy adds firmer sport suspension, larger wheels, sportier cabin details, and upgraded audio, but its purpose is sharper personality rather than turning the fortwo into a dedicated performance car.
Proxy has the JBL premium audio system in the 2016–2017 gas lineup. That makes it the trim to look for if factory-installed upgraded sound is a priority.
In the 2016–2017 lineup, Prime and Proxy have heated front seats. The 2009 BRABUS also has heated leather seats, so the trim name and model era both matter when shopping.
When the third-generation gas Cabrio joined the U.S. lineup, it was offered in Passion, Prime, and Proxy trims. Pure remained the basic coupe choice.
BRABUS is a special sport-focused 2009 fortwo. It adds lowered suspension, power steering, heated leather seats, large staggered wheels, unique body trim, and a sport exhaust with dual center outlets.
They are sport-themed trims from different eras. The 2009 BRABUS adds lowered suspension, unique body parts, leather seats, power steering, and a sport exhaust. The 2016–2017 Proxy centers on firmer suspension, 16-inch wheels, sportier cabin trim, and JBL audio.
Pure is the straightforward choice for basic city duty. It keeps the fortwo’s compact size and maneuverability while avoiding the appearance, upholstery, lighting, and audio upgrades found on higher trims.