It’s got no windows or no roof and not a windscreen, so the Smart’s forspeed concept signs the return of a long departed Crossblade 2002 limited edition.
Rather it gives main indications about the future-generation cars for two and resurrected for four four-door as it was founded when it joined a sneak prevue in Stuttgart prior to the car’s official Geneva Motor Show reveals in March.

As a head of advanced designing, Steffen Kohl said “Look in the fullness from the car’s outside surfaces. This really is essential and will likely be reflected later on production models”.

The bigger and far more elongated grille is also tipped to remain otherwise its LED front lights and also the concepts wider and slightly longer stance need to also boast.

Indeed, neat information abound in the 3D hexagonal holes that defines the grille concept - that Kohl can also be pushing for manufacture - towards the Smart badge at the rear that hides a socket to recharge new batteries of lithium-ion for that fully-working electric motor underneath.

Inside are much more top quality touches, including natural brown leather cover the contrasting shiny white plastic controls and matt metal gearstick and an iPhone dock for the passenger that all send a clear message that Intelligent intends to move up market as a brand and supply far more Fiat 500 and Mini-style with customization options.

Kohl further added “When we first launched Smart the vehicle was the idea, but now the automobile swims inside a considerably bigger pool of sharks. Nevertheless, in spite of this push to the ‘downsized premium’ it'll still remain stripped-out variants too, to retain the ‘everyman’ appeal.”

Just before the two and for four succeed in 2014, Smart sources unofficially asserted the brand, which will launch the production versions of their recent electric scooter and bike concepts from early 2013.