Smart presented a new, environmentally friendly concept car, full of driving pleasure and extremely low fuel consumption at the 2005 Frankfurt auto show, calling it the Smart Crosstown. Smart's Crosstown featured a new hybrid drive train which, if put into production, would produce Smart and Swatch's fundamental goal: to offer a low-emissions, fun and inexpensive city car. Smart’s Crosstown featured a new hybrid drive train which, if put into production, would produce Smart and Swatch’s fundamental goal: to offer a low-emissions, fun and inexpensive city car.

The Crosstown is 100 inches long and 62.2 inches wide. Its chunky wheel arches, distinctive roll bar and larger wheels offer a distinct driving experience. Smart’s Crosstown is a convertible vehicle, even including a fold able windshield.

The Smart Crosstown not only brings the Smart dream to fruition, it highlights the Smart brand’s commitment to the environment and eco-friendly initiatives.

Smart presented a new, environmentally friendly concept car, full of driving pleasure and extremely low fuel consumption at the 2005 Frankfurt auto show, calling it the Smart Crosstown.

Smart’s Crosstown featured a new hybrid drive train which, if put into production, would produce Smart and Swatch’s fundamental goal: to offer a low-emissions, fun and inexpensive city car.

SMART CROSSTOWN SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Type: 2-door coupe, space frame with polycarbonate panels
• Layout: rear engine, RWD
• Engine: 40.2 hp, 73.8 lb-ft, 799 cc, common rail turbo diesel,
• I-3Transmission: 6-spd clutch less auto (with manual mode)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS and EBD
• Curb Weight (estimated): 1,609 lbs
• Seating Capacity: 2
• Cargo Volume (estimated trunk): 9.2 cu ft

The Crosstown is 100 inches long and 62.2 inches wide. Its chunky wheel arches, distinctive roll bar and larger wheels offer a distinct driving experience.

Smart’s Crosstown is a convertible vehicle, even including a foldable windshield.

The Smart Crosstown not only brings the Smart dream to fruition, it highlights the Smart brand’s commitment to the environment and eco-friendly initiatives.

Crosstown combines an electric motor (31hp/23kW) with the 61 hp gas engine of the Smart ForTwo, yet offers 10% better acceleration.

At a complete stop, the Crosstown’s combustion engine is automatically shut off with the start-stop function, starting up again with only a split second’s notice.

At a complete stop, the Crosstown’s combustion engine is automatically shut off with the start-stop function, starting up again with only a split second’s notice.