Change of Perspectives: smart Previews New Two-Seater Design with Concept #2 and Premieres #6 EHD

  • smart releases first design impressions of the two-seater Concept #2, providing an exciting outlook on the reinvention of an urban icon with the upcoming smart #2.
  • The brand announces the all-new smart #6 EHD, setting the stage for the upcoming world premiere of its first-ever premium fastback sedan.
  • 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.

(April 20, 2026, Hangzhou, China) Unconventional. Again. Staying true to its legacy of redefining urban mobility, smart today released first official design sketches and detail pictures of the smart Concept #2. This highly anticipated design model offers the world an exciting outlook on the reinvention of the brand's iconic two-seater city car.

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smart today released first official design sketches of the smart Concept #2

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Detailed pictures of smart Concept #2 are released as well

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 EHD at one of the most important auto shows on a global scale. Designed for different segments, both models embody the “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: Unconventional. Again.

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The exterior design concept model presents a new vision of the city car: Unconventional. Again.

The smart Concept #2 interprets the 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 smart Concept #2 interprets the smart design vision where function becomes fashion

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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The distinctive exterior features a striking matte white and warm gold two-tone palette

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Concept #2 offers a clear indication of the typical smart design philosophy

Teasing the smart #6 EHD: 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.

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The smart #6 EHD, the brand’s first-ever premium fastback sedan

Its exterior design blends fluid grace and dynamic power in every sculptural line. The confident shark-nose fascia, sleek fastback profile and powerful shoulder lines create a poised, athletic stance. This pure and coherent design achieves a harmonious balance of sportiness, elegance, and advanced technology.

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Its exterior design blends fluid grace and dynamic power in every sculptural line

Inside, the vehicle continues the same design ethos with a luxurious, intuitive cabin defined by clean forms and thoughtful craftsmanship. Beyond its striking looks, the #6 EHD adopts smart’s signature wheels-at-the-corners architecture, delivering outstanding space efficiency. It masterfully blends dynamic fastback styling with genuine practicality, proving that design and everyday usability can go hand in hand.

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The smart #6 continues the same design ethos with a luxurious, intuitive cabin

Inheriting 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.

Both smart Concept #2 and #6 EHD will celebrate their debuts at the Global Brand Event on April 22. Open your mind to a Change of Perspectives and prepare to encounter these two striking models and get ready to experience the next evolution of smart premium mobility.

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