Daimler-Chrysler may bring this to the US, but would you consider buying one?

[Katie Reynolds]

Let's see ...

2002 Saturn VUE (my current vehicle)
+ 5 star frontal and side crash test rating
+ Steel safety cage
+ 5 Passenger
+ Loads of cargo space (63.8 cu. ft.) - great for moving back and forth (home to college) all the time.
+ 250 HP 3.5L V6 engine
+ All-Wheel Drive
+ Weighs 3300 lbs. (good for winter driving)
+ 15.5 gallon fuel tank
+ Able to tow 3500 lbs
- 28 MPG Highway, 22 MPG City

2007 DCX Smart Fortwo
- 3 star crash test rating
+ Tridion "safety cell"
- 2 Passenger
- No cargo space (12.8 cu. ft. with the passenger seat folded up)
- 75 HP 4.7L turbocharged 3 cylinder engine
- Front Wheel Drive
- Only weighs 1600 lbs
- 5 gallon fuel tank
- Goofy Looking
+ 40-60 MPG Highway (depending on the source)

If I lived in a big city it might be practical. But for where I drive, and with what I use my car for, I'll keep my Saturn, thanks. It's much more pratical for me.