- The Smart #2 made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show this week, complete with a split tailgate, a bench seat, and about 180 miles of range.
- The limited-quantity #2 Couture Edition adds gold accents and Premium trim options.
- Pricing and exact release dates haven’t been announced, but the U.S. won’t see them anytime soon. The #2 will only be sold in Europe and China.
The iconic pint-sized Smart car is back, and if there was any question of just how tiny it feels, Smart placed it next to a sculpture of a giant shoe at its Paris auto show debut. Though squatty and petite next to other cars—or in this case, giant shoes—the #2 seems surprisingly spacious and practical for city life.
The tiny #2 was designed by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, which clearly crafted it to feel just as comfortable and approachable as any other car on the road. Just like the original ForTwo, the #2 is a bit of a square. At the front, a short hood rounds out into a large, mostly flat grille. Almond-shaped headlights, small horizontal grille cutouts, and two vertical panels near the wheels break up the body-colored front fascia. The roof and mirrors are a contrasting black.
A split tailgate occupies the rear, creating more space when needed. The top window opens independently from the bottom tailgate, which can act as a loading platform or even a seat when parked. Large, round taillights complete the compact but practical look.
