Smart Fortwo Returns As #2 Concept (opens in new tab)

Smart has revealed a concept vehicle foreshadowing the next incarnation of the Fortwo, the two-seat city car originally developed by Mercedes-Benz. Dubbed the #2 concept, the vehicle was previewed in advance of its formal debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The unique brand was reconfigured as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Chinese automaker Geely in 2019, pivoting models exclusively to being all-electric vehicles — including the Fortwo. This means that the #2 concept…