smart Concept #2 Makes Auto Show Debut Following Strong Premiere and Positive Global Response

The smart Concept #2 makes its auto show debut following a strong global reveal and positive initial reception.
smart is showcasing its comprehensively expanded premium vehicle lineup at Auto Beijing 2026 from today.
Booth at Auto Beijing 20206 transforms with a “Change of Perspectives” into an engaging playground that showcases different scales and views in creative ways.

[April 24, 2026], Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. At the Auto Beijing 2026, smart is showcasing its fully expanded premium vehicle lineup starting today. Following an exclusive Global Brand Event this week, the brand is bringing its "Change of Perspectives" campaign to life on the show floor. Marking a leap in its strategic brand and product evolution, the international smart team is presenting the auto show debuts of the smart Concept #2¹ and the brand's first-ever premium fastback sedan smart #6 EHD², together with the full lineup of smart #1, smart #3, and smart #5 models at the booth in hall E4.

Change of Perspectives at the smart booth

To inspire the visitors at Auto Beijing 20206 with a “Change of Perspectives”, the smart booth transforms into a highly engaging playground that showcases different scales and views in creative ways. Interactive offerings feature traditional displays with fascinating micro-landscapes, giant photo-op installations like the inspiration slide, and an immersive Sennheiser audio space. Through this rich playability, visitors can interactively discover how creative design, dynamic performance, and grand stories are ingeniously hidden within smart details. Visitors are warmly invited to explore the expanded smart lineup up close and embrace a new era of intelligent premium mobility.

The strong response from media and industry experts to the debut of smart Concept #2 in the past days confirms that we are moving in the right direction and addressing a real need in the ultra-compact segment. We look forward to carrying this energy forward to the Paris Motor Show in October this year, where we will celebrate the world premiere of the new two-seater smart #2. Together with Beijing, this underscores key milestones for smart at two of the most important auto shows in China and Europe. Wolfgang Ufer, CEO smart Europe

Continuing the brand’s legacy of striking aesthetics, both highly anticipated new models are crafted by the Mercedes-Benz global design team.

With the smart Concept #2, we reimagine our iconic two-seater — as a design model of the perfect city car and stylish companion for a stroll through town. Furthermore, the #6 EHD extends the smart DNA into the premium fastback sedan segment. With nearly five meters of sleek, sculpted presence, redefining expectations of what both a smart and a modern sedan can be. Bastian Baudy, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Creative vision of the city car: auto show premiere of the smart Concept #2

Preserving the ultra-compact form factor of the iconic urban two-seater, the smart Concept #2 brings the claim "Unconventional. Again." to an auto show stage for the first time. Designed to be engineered on the brand’s all-new, self-developed proprietary Electric Compact Architecture (ECA), the smart Concept #2 represents the vision of an ultimate all-electric city car. The new ECA architecture will provide the basis for a next-generation electric drivetrain, advanced safety and an urban driving experience that’s unlike anything, ingeniously maximizing interior space through a signature “wheels-at-the-corners” setup within an ultra-compact 2,792 mm overall length. Delivering unmatched urban agility, the smart Concept #2 achieves a tight 6.95-meter turning circle for effortless maneuvering. Beyond practicality, the advanced ECA platform empowers the Concept #2 with modern electric performance, envisioning a range of nearly 300 km , alongside rapid DC fast-charging that would charge from 10% to 80% SOC within under 20 minutes and innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities.

The Concept #2 interprets urban mobility through a design-inspired lens, where "Function becomes Fashion." Its distinctive exterior features a striking matte white and warm gold two-tone palette, evoking the clean minimalism of modernist fashion. Every detail serves as a nod to haute couture, from structural lines influenced by the elegant straps of luxury handbags to unique tire treads inspired by premium sneakers. It is a seamless blend of contrasts that honors the fearless spirit of the very first smart two-seater while elevating it for a new electric era. The production model smart #2 is set to make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026.

The expanded smart product portfolio is underlining the brand's accelerating global growth. With premium electric vehicles styled by Mercedes-Benz in Europe and intelligently crafted in China, smart's footprint now spans 40 markets worldwide. Building on a strong presence in global markets, the smart care customer service brand will launch across Europe from mid-year, delivering reliable, convenient, and mindful service to all customers.