According to a series of patent drawings obtained by AutoCar, Mercedes-Benz is working on a 2+1 Smart car that will compete with the new Toyota iQ. Influenced by the McLaren F1 supercar, the driver seat of the new three-seater Smart is positioned at the center of the vehicle with a pair of passenger seats set further back.
The three-seater Smart will join the compact car company’s lineup as a sportier alternative to the ForTwo with a sloping roofline and limited trunk space.
Insiders at Mercedes-Benz say that...
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