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Khatir Soltani
Really. The title holds no typos. smart is up to its old tricks again, redefining and even reinventing what small cars can be.

The smart for-us is the latest in a long line of funky concepts that includes the crosstown, the crossblade and the ForSpeed.

smart for-us concept
Photo: smart

What makes the for-us unique is it rear cargo area capable of accepting two smart ebikes. The rear bed's tailboard opens up to allow easy access to the cargo floor. What's more, the for-us is capable of recharging the ebikes. The for-us will do so as itself is motivated by a 55 kW magneto-electric motor.

The for-us is wider and longer the production fortwo and retains the roomy-for-two cabin. It could prove to be the most versatile go-anywhere vehicle; when the roads runs out, you can pull out the bikes!

The smart for-us concept will be unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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