The revolutionary smart for two was launched onto British roads in October 2000 and since then the brand has gone from strength to strength in the UK. The compact and curvaceous smart roadster and roadster-coupe joined the model line up in 2003 and in 2004 the smart for four went on sale – the first smart with four seats and four doors.

The new smart for two, priced from £6,900 on the road, goes on sale in Britain on 15 September.

The new car is even more comfortable, even more agile, even safer and even more ecological than its predecessor. It retains its unmistakably iconic looks: the striking tridion safety cell that is also one of the main safety features and the innovative but practical plastic body panels, are still an essential part of the car that has become a familiar sight on British roads.

All the models in the smart range mix varying amounts of innovation with functionality, topped with a liberal sprinkling of joie de vivre.