Gas prices. That’s all we hear about these days. Invention Girl and everyone else at InventHelp are sick of it – no wonder that small cars are finally making their way stateside!

After nearly a decade of success in Europe, the smart fortwo (meaning, “for two people”) is finally making its big debut in the United States. Compact (and in InventHelp’s Invention Girl’s humble opinion, cute), the smart fortwo may show that Americans are finally ready to choose fuel-efficiency over mega-size and power.

At a mere 8.8 feet long, the fortwo is nearly 3 feet shorter than that other adorable tiny car, the MINI Cooper. This means that two smart fortwos could easily fit into the average parking space. It’s designed to fit two 6-foot-tall adults comfortably, and features ample headroom and cargo room.

If being in such a tiny car makes you feel unsafe, consider this: smart fortwo has electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, head and thorax side airbags, and a steel safety cage.

Now, if your primary concern is speed, the smart fortwo may not be right for you. A 1.0-liter, 70-horsepower engine means the fortwo goes from 0 to 60 mph in 12 seconds. But, this leisurely pace allows for an EPA rating of 33 miles per gallon city, and 40 mpg on the highway.

More than 30,000 Americans already have placed a deposit for smart fortwo. Are you one of them? Would you trade speed for fuel-efficiency? InventHelp’s Invention Girl is considering it! For more info, go to smartusa.com.