Smart For-US

Smart has announced the For-US concept, which will debut at the 2012 NAIAS. The For-US is a two seat 'urban pick-up' that adopts a 'tongue-in-cheek' demeanor and is aimed at youth and the young-at-heart.

The pint-sized pick-up is a zero-emission vehicle with a 55kW magneto-electric motor at its core. Visually, the For-US adopts the stylistic traits of previous Smart concepts, the Forspeed and ForVision. The For-US adopts the caricatured head and taillamp graphic, with a similar DRG. The pick-up grows in dimensions over the standard Smart, with an increased ride-height, wider track and lengthened wheelbase. In profile, an iteration of the familiar Tridion safety cell breaks up the sleek flanks with traditional two-tone hues – which is reminiscent of the Suzuki XC-90.

Inside, the For-US boasts alleged 'aerodynamic styling' for interior ventilation. This translates into a similar IP to the ForVision concept, with a singular horizontal IP and the omission of a typical center stack. The rear deck area repeats the IP's theme, whilst the B-pillar roll-hoop houses two bicycle racks, complete with charging point for electric-assist bicycles.

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