Smart, the 50-50 joint venture between Mercedes and Geely, plans to launch the new #2 in China, Europe, and other international markets. As a two-door, two-seater A-segment car, the Smart #2 will effectively be an upgraded version of the iconic first-generation Smart Fortwo.
Designed by Mercedes, the #2 will be built on a new architecture platform developed by Smart's R&D team specifically for ultra-compact vehicles.
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The iconic mini car, Smart Fortwo (1998-2007). Photo: Smart |
The iconic mini car, Smart Fortwo (1998-2007). Photo: Smart
According to the manufacturer, the new model will "incorporate intelligent technological solutions while evolving the unique characteristics that made the original Smart Fortwo a city icon." This is a direct reference to the car that first appeared in 1998, underwent redesigns in 2006 and 2014, and was ultimately discontinued in 2024.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Smart #2 is currently in its final design and development phase, with production planned in China.
The first generation of the two-seater city car, the Smart Fortwo, debuted in 1998 and achieved cumulative sales of over 2 million units. The brand originally targeted the premium small car segment as Mercedes' solution for urban mobility.
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The Smart #2's place in the lineup, following the #1 and preceding the #3 and #5. Photo: Smart |
The Smart #2's place in the lineup, following the #1 and preceding the #3 and #5. Photo: Smart
On 8/1/2020, Mercedes and Geely established a new joint venture under the Smart brand, headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Under the agreement, Mercedes designers would create the Smart models, while Geely would provide the technology.
Current Smart models sold in China include the Smart #1, Smart #3, and Smart #5, ranging in price from 154,900 CNY (21,700 USD) to 368,000 CNY (51,500 USD).
My Anh (CnEVPost)
