Behind the steering wheel is the speedometer, printed on a white background with black numbers.   Below it in the same bezel is a digital readout that displays the current gear, odometer, trip odometer, outside temperature and time.   An analog clock and a tachometer are available as separate gauges that sprout from the top of the dash in their own pods.   There are no water temperature or oil pressure gauges in this spartan interior.   For 2009, there is a separate warning light to indicate a loose gas filler cap.  

The dash is made of reasonably well assembled plastic, some of which is dressed in cloth that matches the seat upholstery.   The climate controls are located at the top of the dash, with sliders for the fan speed and available automatic temperature control.   A radio is optional in the Pure model, but is standard in the Passion.   It is located below the climate controls and has large, easy to operate buttons and a central volume knob.   The radio and climate controls move easily enough, but they are light to the touch and lack a quality feel.  

Interior small items storage space is minimal.   It consists of two cupholders in front of the gearshift, a small glovebox, and new-for-2009 expandable storage nets in each door, which replace the rigid map pockets used previously.   There is no center console.   Small trays are also found on the dash on either side of the steering column.   These areas lack rubber mats to hold items in place, so items can slide around rather easily.   We would recommend against using these areas for storage.  

Though the Fortwo is a small car, there is a lot of room for occupants.   Head room and leg room are plentiful.   I drove with a 6-foot 6-inch friend who had just enough room in both dimensions.   The one dimension that is lacking is shoulder room.   The Fortwo isn't very wide, so two linebackers will have a tough time sitting next to each other.  

The seats are fairly comfortable, with built-in headrests, but they lack the contour for best long-trip comfort.   Visibility from the driver's seat is generally good in both models.   The convertible has a smaller rear window and the driver's view to the rear is partially blocked at the bottom when the top is down.  

Out back, the coupe's rear glass opens separately and both body styles have a tailgate that folds down to allow for a low liftover height.   The tailgate itself opens to reveal a shallow storage tray.   Behind the seats there is 7.8 cubic feet of cargo room, which leaves enough space for groceries or a couple of gym bags.   Smart says that cargo room expands to 12 cubic feet if the rear hatch area is filled to the roof, and it expands further with an available fold flat passenger seat.   You won't be able to haul around TVs in your Fortwo, but it should have enough room for most weekend errands.