Daimler-owned Smart is planning on the release of a completely new model, likely to be called the ForFour. Up until now, the major limitation of the ForTwo city car has been its inability to carry an extra body or two. All that could change by 2012.
We have now had the chance to get a picture of a 1:4 clay model that could be close to the production car which is scheduled to debut in March 2012. The four-seater would have rear doors, making access into the tiny rear at least somewhat easier. This will make the car a bit more competitive with base-level city cars like the Chevy Spark, and more premium vehicles, like the Audi A1 and the BMW Isetta.
Smart's addition would likely stay as a rear-wheel-drive, keeping the engine below the floor of the trunk. The added length for the backseat comes from an elongated wheelbase. Although currently unnamed, it is rumoured to keep the ForFour name, although forTwo+2 would be another option. It will be Smart's first four-seater since the failed first-generation ForFour. Rumour has it the car will be available with several engine options, a passive hybrid, and perhaps even a full electric model.
