A SUV Version of the Smart Fortwo?

There is an article at Car Scoops titled 'Smart Fortwo Tries An SUV Suit For Size'. I agree with the article that it may never come to be but I am hoping they make this one. Smart has other concepts that are way cool but never lead to an actually production vehicle.

I think a Smart SUV - like this one - could not only broaden the mode line of Smart but it would appeal to those in colder climates and those who go on roads that not all that great. Since it has a bigger hood and a slightly longer back to it, it would give a greater sense of safety too.

Personally, I think it is like a muscle bound Fortwo that has steroids. In this case, the steroids has produced a really - in my opinion - cool looking sport utility vehicle. I would not mind trading in my current Smart Fortwo (a 2012 black and silver Passion).

On one post about it, they indicate it resembles an AMC Gremlin. I can see the resemblance. Since I really like the AMC Gremlin, this is a good thing. If one does not like the resemblance to the Gremlin, it might be a bad thing.  The site shows it in different colors but I like this one since I like blue. With its bigger tires and wider stance, I think it would do great in off road and / or colder climates. 

One can see some of the Fortwo heritage in the front end of this car. It does look wider than the Fortwo, which could be good since it would make it more stable and less likely to roll over.

While I really like the blue color, the other colors are really nice too. I think it looks great in red.

I think black gives it a sense of mystery.

I think the white one gives it a sense of being owned by Mr Clean.

I am not sure what color this is but it does look nice. It is like a golden color but does not have too much yellow in it. I think it is pretty.

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Lexus SF-A; Smart Fortwo Rival?

While doing a search for Smart Fortwo concepts, I came across this concept from Lexus called the LF-SA.  The article - Lexus LF-SA Concept Might Morph Into Smart Fortwo Rival - is by Between the Axels. The article is dated March 1, 2015. It is very interesting.

The official site for the Lexus LF-SA. There are nice photos and video's at the site.

It is similar to the Fortwo in that it has two doors. The downside of the Fortwo is its length. It seems many don't realize how safe it is because of its short length. Since this is longer, it seems to have a greater perception of safety than the Fortwo has. It does look a lot sportier than the Fortwo. Being longer, it might not have the advantage of being as easy to park as the Fortwo. 

It is different than the Fortwo door since it has a back seat which seats more than two people; the Fortwo is for two people. Seating only two people might be a disadvantage from some but the back seat of the LF-SA does not look very roomy or comfortable. Perhaps it would be better if it was a two seat car like the Fortwo.

I really like the interior. It looks nice but does not seem as roomy as the Fortwo. I have a Fortwo but never seen the LF-SA in real life so I can only compare using photos.

I think it looks really stylish. I am not sure about the large grill but it seems to work with this design. I like the 'smile' on the Fortwo (at least I think it is a smile). I like the two tone (top black bottom silver) look of the LF-SA. I also like the two tone of the Smart too. 

Since Mercedes Benz will not sell the gas powered Fortwo in the US or Canada, I am hoping Lexus builds and sells it in the Canada and the US. I really like the design. I hope it isn't too expensive. If it is too pricey, it could limit sales of such a cool car to those who don't mind paying a lot for such a small vehicle. 

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Top Gear - Brabus Smart Roadster v6

Here is an episode of Top Gear where Richard Hammond drives the V6 Brabus version of the Smart Roadster. I think it is way cool. It is now my new dream car. Daily Motion. It is my dream car. If I had the money, I would definitely get one.

It looks cool. Per Top Gear, it performs quite well.

There is no room for stuff and it is expensive but still really high on the cool side. 

It is unfortunate that Smart has decided to only sell the electric Fortwo in the USA and Canada. There are many - from what I have read - Mercedes dealers who will no longer sell Smart cars. The electric Fortwo does not make sense for most of America since it is so big and one needs more range that the ED version is capable of. I am hoping Smart change their minds and not only continue selling the Fortwo in the US and Canada but also the Forfour with the SUV variation. It would be cool if they had and updated roadster that they sell here too. 

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Smart ForTrack?

I came across this and think it is really cool. It is ForTrack. There are drawings and photos at Behance.net. It shows the varied designs that was considered.

It was posted on Smart Car of America forum, it indicated it was a student design. It was taken from the Smart Club Forum. I think it was really well done.

There is a post at Foro Smart Forum. There is a great photo of the ForTrack (posted below).

I think this would be really cool if it was at tack where one can drive them. It would be even cooler to be able to buy one so one can not only drive them on a track but also around on the roads. 

This is the photo from the Foro Smart Forum. I think that looks really nice.

Smart USA

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As a note, I think it is dumb for Smart to not sell the Forfour in the US and dumber for Smart to stop selling the gas powered Fortwo after 2017. 

Big Goofy Guy

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Tow Sport; Smart Camper Trailer?

I read an article at the New Atlas site about the Tow Sport trailer. It is small and compact. It looks like it could be towed by a Smart Fortwo. The photos show how compact the trailer is yet versatile.

The images above are from the New Atlas article. There are way more at the site and I would recommend reading the article.

The Tow Sport web site has more information on it plus accessories. I will be checking it out more. 

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R.Q.Riley Trimuter using Smart Car Parts?

I think the Trimuter from R. Q. Riley is really neat. It has a nice design. It might be have some stability problems with a trike design but could be stable depending on the design. It reminds me of a concept design by GM many years ago.

Since the Smart Fortwo is a rear engine rear wheel drive vehicle and since this Trimuter is also a rear engine rear wheel drive design, I wonder if the Smart car can be used as a donor car in making the three wheel vehicle? Since they are plans and not a kit car with parts, perhaps it could be adapted for the Fortwo parts? (just thinking out loud what could be done using a Smart Fortwo).

I like how it opens up. It might not be good when it rains or snows but still cool.

I like the pop up lights. 

I think it opens in a really cool way. 

(photos are from the R. Q. Riley site for the Trimuter).

I doubt any would use a Smart as a donor car for a Trimuter but I think someone could. I like to think of the possibilities. 

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Three Wheel Smart Fortwo?

I was online doing Google searching for something else and came across this three wheel version of the Smart Fortwo. It looks really neat. It is at the Freaking News site. It might be a 'photo shopped' picture but it looks like it could be done.

I am not sure what they would do with the radiator and other items that are in the front but it does seem like something that is doable. I have seen other similar city cars with a trike arrangement. 

Big Goofy Guy

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