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# Suped-Up City Cars
The Carlsson 2012 Smart ForTwo is Designed for Speed

By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-31 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsson-2012-smart-fortwo
References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/1/28/Carlsson-2012-Smart-Fortwo-is-Looking-Good-7706965/) & [carlsson.de](http://www.carlsson.de/carlsson/en/company/History.php)

Gear heads may finally accept the concept of a [micro city car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar) when the Carlsson 2012 Smart ForTwo is released later this year. In addition to remodelling the exterior, which makes the ForTwo more aerodynamic, Carlsson has modified the engine to make it faster.  The Carlsson 2012 Smart ForTwo exchanges its old body for a [sleeker and more lightweight one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev). Highlights include a set of [17-inch alloy wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle) and a crisp grey and white finish. The engine of the ForTwo has been modified with an air intake and an upgraded ECU.

Although the Smart's performance figures, at 112hp and 117 lb-ft of torque, are still paltry in comparison to almost any other car, it's still better than what the ForTwo was pushing before. Unfortunately, there is no word yet on the Carlsson 2012 Smart ForTwo's pricing or release date.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Remodeled City Cars:** Companies can explore the concept of remodelling micro city cars to make them more attractive to potential buyers and to tap into the niche market of city driving.
- **High-performance Micro Cars:** There is an opportunity to develop high-performance micro cars to cater to customers who are looking for speed and performance in city driving conditions.
- **Aerodynamic City Cars:** There is a trend towards designing aerodynamic city cars that offer better fuel efficiency and performance while also being eco-friendly.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the niche market of micro city cars with a focus on performance, design, and fuel efficiency.
- **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can play a vital role in developing innovative solutions for micro city cars, such as high-performance electric engines, AI-driven safety features, and advanced infotainment systems.
- **Green Energy Industry:** The green energy industry can collaborate with the automotive industry to design and manufacture eco-friendly micro city cars with advanced fuel-efficient engines and low CO2 emissions.

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