The all-electric smart #2
Smart announces addition of smart #2 to the fleet
The new electric two-seater builds on the heritage of the fortwo
The smart #2, joining the smart #1, #3 and soon to be launched #5 SUV, is set to be an all-electric city car arriving at the end of 2026.
The two-seater is in the last stage of design development with the Mercedes-Benz design team. smart states that the vehicle will be an evolution of the discontinued smart fortwo – marking the carmaker’s return to the A-segment.
smart #2 will complete the product portfolio and will feature ‘new technology’ for the segment, so perhaps a tech-first interior is on the cards?
While no specific design details have been released, if the core qualities of the fortwo are retained, Car Design News speculates that the body length might also be a dainty 2.69-metres and the face may bear a similarity to the most recently-designed fortwo – the electrified 2018 smart EQ fortwo.
Head of design smart at Mercedes-Benz, Kai Sieber, toldCar Design News: "The smart #2 is one of our most exciting projects, as it embodies the very essence of the brand. With its ‘Love, Pure, Unexpected’ design philosophy and the DNA of the iconic fortwo, it will unite smart’s heritage with a modern driving experience. It’s a bold step forward that feels unmistakably smart."
In a previous interview with Car Design News, member of the Mercedes and smart design team, Henryk Strojwasiewicz, spoke about the design language for this series of cars, stating, “the Smart is more product design oriented, much more geometric.” The shadow teaser image of the smart #2 (seen above) corroborates this, showing a boxy and bold shape.
smart #2 is a response to diversified customer needs and aims to show off what smart can do. The vehicle will be produced in China.
CEO of smart Europe Dirk Adelmann commented: ““The confirmation of our ‘project: two’ and the upcoming launch of the smart #2 marks a milestone moment for the smart brand on a global scale.
“The smart #2 will shape a new era of individual urban automobility, especially in classic smart cities like Rome, London or Paris.
“The decision comes at the right time, as we benefit from the respective strengths of our main shareholders Mercedes-Benz and Geely, and strong backing by new investors, along with the successful market launch of the smart #5.
“The new smart #2 will be a unique, authentic addition to the all-electric product portfolio of smart in Europe.”
Keep up to date with Car Design News for further updates.
