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Smart returns to its city car roots with tiny new #2, due next year as UK’s smallest electric car.

Smart is putting the finishing touches on the new #2 ahead of its unveiling at October’s Paris motor show. The replacement for Smart’s signature model, the Fortwo, marks the brand’s return to its roots after launching a range of electric crossovers – including the #5, its largest model yet. Due in UK dealerships next year, it has been designed to offer what Smart calls…

Why It Matters

Smart is putting the finishing touches on the new #2 ahead of its unveiling at October’s Paris motor show.

Source: autocar.co.uk (original article)

CarMotion Daily’s Take

Smart said the new #2 will move its entry-level model upmarket while “brilliantly maximising interior space” within its compact dimensions - a product of moving onto a bespoke EV architecture, as the old electric Fortwo was based on an ICE car platform. Watch this space over the coming weeks.

Source: autocar.co.uk (original article)

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