The Smart EQ Fortwo is a few weeks away from retirement
This page is translated from the original post "La Smart EQ Fortwo à quelques semaines de la retraite" in French.
- 06/03/2023 19:30
After a period of slow decline, the “true” Smart is quietly preparing to bow out. It will not be replaced immediately.
With its compact dimensions and its look now quite similar to the first Smart, the EQ Fortwo continued to embody the original concept of the brand. The acquisition of a stake by Geely changed the game and definitively condemns this model, which no longer fits into the plans laid out by the management. According to the media Smart-Emotion.de, orders for the EQ Fortwo will be permanently closed at the end of April 2023. Production is expected to continue until mid-2024, but only to fulfill the deliveries for waiting customers.
At this stage, Smart does not seem to have planned a special anniversary edition. However, the German dealer network took the initiative to create its own “Final Edition,” limited to 150 units. The features specific to this car will be very minimal: it will be limited to specific logos placed near the mirrors and on the gear lever knob.
Smart Focused on Its New Electric SUV
With the arrival of Geely, which now holds 50% of the brand alongside Mercedes, Smart is opening a new chapter in its young history. In addition to permanently abandoning thermal engines, the manufacturer will evolve its positioning on the market and attempt to approach premium standards. The first milestone of this transformation was marked by the launch of the Smart #1, an electric SUV priced at €40,000 in the base trim. A replacement for the Fortwo does not seem to be on the horizon at the moment. In the longer term, however, there is no indication that Smart will not try its luck again in the micro-city car segment.
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