Change of Perspectives: smart Previews New Two-Seater Design with smart Concept #2
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smart releases first design impressions of the two-seated Concept #2, providing an exciting outlook on the reinvention of an urban icon with the upcoming smart #2.
smart will host its exclusive "Change of Perspectives" Global Brand Event on April 22, followed by a major showcase at Auto Beijing 2026, marking the brand's most ambitious product expansion to date.
The brand also announces the all-new smart #6 EHD as its first-ever premium fastback sedan, offered exclusively in China.
[20 April, 2026], Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. Staying true to its legacy of redefining urban mobility, smart today released first official design sketches and detail pictures of the smart Concept #21. This highly anticipated design model offers an exciting outlook on the reinvention of the brand's iconic two-seater city car.
The unconventional evolution of brand and product will take center stage at the smart Global Brand Event on April 22 in Beijing, followed by a prominent presence at Auto Beijing 2026, where the debut of the smart Concept #2 will share the spotlight with the world premiere of the smart #6 EHD2 at one of the most important auto shows on global scale. Designed for different segments, both models embody the global “Love, Pure, Unexpected” smart design philosophy and feature signature styling by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team.
An Outlook on the smart Concept #2: Unconventional. Again.
Preserving the essence of the beloved urban two-seater, the smart Concept #2 is boldly re-envisioned for the now. Carrying the core genes of the iconic smart fortwo, this exterior design concept model stands as the first concrete expression of the all-electric smart #2, presenting a new vision of the city car.
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The smart Concept #2 interprets smart design vision through a style-inspired lens, where function becomes fashion. True to its “Love, Pure, Unexpected” design philosophy, the concept model goes beyond clever practicality to become a natural extension of personal identity.
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The distinctive exterior features a striking matte white and warm gold two-tone palette, with refined lines and meticulous details such as buckles and fine leather applications, echoing modernist minimalism and premium fashion influences. Stripped to its essence, the compact silhouette serves as a canvas for individuality. Underlining a remarkable design consistency that honors the spirit of the very first smart two-seater while elevating it for a new electric era, the Concept #2 offers a clear indication of the typical smart design philosophy in this unique compactness and a seamless blend of contrasts that create hidden, unexpected fascinations beneath the surface.
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Teasing the smart #6 EHD for China: Where Sportiness Meets Elegance
Another highlight on stage at the smart Global Brand Event 2026 will be the world premiere of the smart #6 EHD, the brand’s first-ever premium fastback sedan. Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, the smart #6 EHD embodies unparalleled originality and sets a new trend in the industry. The smart #6 EHD will be offered exclusively in the Chinese market until further notice.
Building on the signature "open your mind" smart brand claim, the "Change of Perspectives" campaign launched this year challenges the world to look beyond past assumptions. As a brand that has always seen the world differently, smart channels this dynamic spirit to drive an expanding product portfolio tailored to meet diverse customer demands and elevate the urban mobility lifestyle in Europe, China, and in further worldwide markets.
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