The Smart Forease+, a tiny concept car bound for the
Geneva Motor Show, has just been unveiled as an updated version of last year’s
Forease concept. Smart took the eye-catching Forease and
improved its form and function with a sleek Speedster design. The concept bound
for Geneva features a bright orange fabric roof that stretches right to the
rear of the tiny car. Smart says the roof is robust enough to be used all-year
round and that it can be quickly and easily removed with two clips at the rear.
Alongside its new roof, the Smart Forease+
incorporates a shortened windshield to further increase its Speedster
characteristics. The concept also lacks side windows and has been designed to
look rather aggressive from the rear thanks to a large ducktail spoiler.
Viewed from the front, there are headlights
incorporating three active LED elements. Additionally, there are small lights
found where the vehicle’s front grille would usually be. Subtle orange accents
can also be found towards the base of the bumper which, to our eyes, almost
looks like a smiley face.
The taillights include
several LED light elements. Further adding to the vehicle’s character are
bulging front and rear wheel arches as well as custom Forease+ wheels with
silver and orange elements.
Smart has bathed the concept car’s interior in black
Nappa leather, microfiber, and a range of other high-end materials to ensure
it’s a nice place to sit. There’s also a large infotainment system in the
middle, two digital gauges in the center of the dashboard and a steering wheel
that’s had the top removed.
The Smart Forease+ is based on the current
all-electric Smart ForTwo Cabrio. The German automaker doesn’t seem to have any
plans to put the Forease+ into production.
