After introducing a trio of electrical automobiles with ever-increasing sizes, sensible Car (a three way partnership between Geely Auto Group and Mercedes-Benz AG) goes again to the model’s roots by saying a brand new electrical metropolis automotive that can rejoice its premiere in late 2026.
Known as the #2, the all-new mannequin might be a two-seater just like the retired fortwo that was in manufacturing from 1998 till 2024. The fortwo was the cornerstone of sensible’s line-up again then and lived for 3 generations, with cabriolet, Crossblade (no roof, doorways or windshield) and numerous limited-edition variations made accessible. Absolutely electrical variants had been additionally launched.
In an official launch, the corporate stated the #2 was greenlit following the profitable feasibility verify of the inner ‘venture:two’. It added that the mannequin might be styled by Mercedes-Benz and be constructed on an all-new proprietary structure developed by sensible’s in-house R&D workforce. At this stage, the #2 is in its remaining design and growth part, with manufacturing set to happen in China. The electrical metropolis automotive might be launched in China, Europe and different international markets.
Teasers of the #2 present a car with a small footprint and a design that seems to be much less curvy than its fortwo predecessors. The silhouette additionally suggests a small roof spoiler and Kammback physique model. It goes with out saying the #2 will sit beneath the #1 within the sensible line-up. Its affirmation additionally opens up the potential for a #4, which might be a reference to the forfour, though the #1 is deemed because the oblique successor to that mannequin.
“I’m thrilled to substantiate a brand new two-seater sensible – the sensible #2. Growing an ultra-compact car on a wholly new all-electric structure is way extra complicated than creating a bigger automotive. However now, we’re prepared. Due to the unwavering assist of our shareholders, we’ve strengthened our manufacturing and growth capabilities and efficiently renewed our model and product lineup. It’s the proper second to reinvent our iconic metropolis automotive,” stated Tong Xiangbei, international CEO of sensible.
“27 years in the past, the primary sensible fortwo took the world by storm – turning into an icon for each the model and the business. Liked by over two million clients worldwide, our authentic metropolis automotive stood as an answer for city mobility and a logo of city tradition. With our new sensible #2, we’re responding to the market’s enthusiasm with an all-electric two-seater that blends sensible’s cutting-edge expertise and newest design philosophy into our iconic idea. The sensible two-seater is reborn,” commented Mandy Zhang, international CMO of sensible.
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