Smart, the electric automotive brand jointly owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, has announced that an-all new, two-seater city car, the smart #2, is in development.
Building on the heritage of the fortwo, the new model will extend smart’s product portfolio for the A-segment.
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The all-electric two-seater model will feature EV technology while evolving core qualities of the original smart fortwo, the company says. The international debut of the #2 is planned for late 2026 with Europe a key market for the car.
Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Design team, the vehicle will feature new technology for the segment that was established by the original smart fortwo 27 years ago. The smart #2 will be produced in China and is currently in the final design and development phase.
Dirk Adelmann, CEO smart Europe, said: “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.”
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