Smart’s new #2 showcased in global campaign ahead of October debutdpa internationalDPAFri, September 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleSmart #2 showcased in global mural campaign, here in Paris. / SmartSmart has shown what its upcoming #2 city car will look like via a mural campaign which spans cities across the world.The new car, which is expected to make its full debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, has previously only been teased via concept images. However, these new murals showcase the car in full, indicating that it still appears much like the original Smart ForTwo.Like the ForTwo, the #2 has a very compact design with short overhangs at front and rear, with Smart confirming a total length of 2.7 metres – only slightly longer than the 2.69 metre-long Fortwo which was first revealed back in 1998.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen first unveiled in concept form in April, the #2 was said to have a range of up to 186 miles from a single charge, while a tight turning circle is said to make city driving much easier. Smart also quotes a rapid charge time of 20 minutes to take the car's battery from 10 to 80%.The new two-seater city car is being showcased via murals dotted throughout key cities across the globe. Installations in Berlin, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, and Melbourne reveal the car in what appears to be near production-ready form.Wolfgang Ufer, CEO of smart Europe, said: "Created by the Mercedes-Benz design team together with renowned local artists, these murals bring that design philosophy into the streets the smart #2 is made for. This gives us in Europe and on a global stage a first very special encounter with the smart #2's look and perfectly sets the stage for the upcoming world premiere in Paris."As mentioned, the new Smart #2 is expected to make its full debut at the Paris Motor Show, which takes place from October 12 to 18.Wolfgang Ufer, CEO of smart Europe, is preparing to launch the smart #2. Britta Pedersen/dpaWhen first unveiled in concept form in April, the #2 was said to have a range of up to 186 miles from a single charge, while a tight turning circle is said to make city driving much easier. Smart also quotes a rapid charge time of 20 minutes to take the car's battery from 10 to 80%. David Inderlied/dpa