2005 Smart Crosstown Concept

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Smart unveiled the Smart Crosstown, a bold show car that explores how far the smart fortwo platform can be pushed. While the Crosstown clearly shares DNA with the Fortwo, it brings a tougher stance and more adventurous personality.

The Crosstown rides on a 1,900 mm wheelbase with extremely short overhangs and compact dimensions, giving it a stocky, urban-ready look. Its Tridion safety cell is finished in a titanium-style color, contrasted by metallic green body panels. One standout feature is the open-roof setup, where the windshield lowers and disappears beneath the hood.

Inside, the layout echoes the Fortwo but with a fresh approach. The dashboard is longer and slimmer, finished with graffiti-style graphics and a large locking storage compartment stretching across the cabin. The center houses system controls along with PDA and USB ports. Distressed leather trim and mountain-bike-style pedals reinforce the Crosstown’s rugged, playful feel.

Power comes from a hybrid powertrain, continuing Smart’s experimentation with electrified technology first shown at Frankfurt in 2001. Full technical details were set to follow shortly after the concept’s public debut.