Tiny Smart car gets a revamp
German automaker Daimler's new Smart Fortwo car is seen on display during its world premiere in Berlin on July 16, 2014. Daimler is betting that cooperation with Renault and the launch of models to tap growing demand for city cars may pave the way for its diminutive Smart brand to become profitable.
Smart will add a new four-seater model to its lineup this year and upgrade the two-passenger Fortwo vehicle, raising hopes by the German group of boosting the brand's flagging sales.
Smart ForTwo car
The interior of a Smart ForTwo car is seen at the presentation of the latest models of Daimler's two-seater ForTwo and four-seater ForFour Smart cars on July 16, 2014 in Berlin.
The cars will go on sale in November in Europe and next year in the United States.
Smart ForTwo car
The new Smart ForTwo car at the presentation of the latest models on July 16, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
The new version is the same length as its predecessor at only 2.7 meters, or 8 feet 10 inches, and keeps its two-tone color scheme.
Smart ForTwo car
An employee cleans a Smart ForTwo car on display at the presentation of the latest models of Daimler's two-seater ForTwo and four-seater ForFour Smart cars on July 16, 2014 in Berlin.
The new Smart is slightly wider with a somewhat different silhouette; the new model has a short front hood where the old model had none, the front end sloping directly down from the windshield.
A Smart ForFour
A Smart ForFour car sits on display at the presentation of the latest models of Daimler's two-seater ForTwo and four-seater ForFour Smart cars on July 16, 2014 in Berlin.
Smart ForFour
A Smart ForFour car sits on display at the presentation of the latest models of Daimler's two-seater ForTwo and four-seater ForFour Smart cars on July 16, 2014, in Berlin. Both cars will be built at a Renault factory in Slovenia.
Smart ForFour car
The trunk capacity of a Smart ForFour car is seen at the presentation of the latest models of Daimler's two-seater ForTwo and four-seater ForFour Smart cars on July 16, 2014 in Berlin.
Smart ForFour car
German carmaker Daimler's Smart ForFour car is seen on display during its world premiere in Berlin on July 16, 2014.
Smart car, 2006
The previous design of the Smart car, in June 2006.