# Traffic-Solving Urban Vehicles The New Smart Fortwo Citybeam Model Can Help Relieve City Gridlocks By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fortwo-citybeam References: [blogranddriver](http://blog.caranddriver.com/smart-fortwo-citybeam-a-special-smart-for-more-appreciative-markets/) & [thesmart](http://www.thesmart.ca) If you live in any city with a traffic-congested core, you know just how important the concept of space is -- and for those who don't mind [compact spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar) over energy-guzzling SUVs, then the new Smart Fortwo Citybeam is sure to excite. Available in light blue, silver metallic or matte anthracite, the sportier Smart Fortwo Citybeam by [Daimler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic) features the option of picking between a combustion engine (70-horsepower and a turbocharged 82-horsepower) or an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) (74 horsepower) and coupe or convertible model. This nimble, limited-edition two-seater is designed with sleek titanium-colored headlamps, energy-efficient LED daytime driving lights, three-double-spoke alloy wheels and featherweight dimensions. Popular in the European market, it's about time it makes it big in North America too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Urban Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric-only models for compact urban vehicles to address traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions. - **Limited-edition Vehicle Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more limited-edition vehicle designs with sleek and energy-efficient features to attract niche markets. - **Expansion of European Market Success:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the success of popular European vehicles by expanding their availability in North America and other markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology and sustainable features into automotive manufacturing processes to develop more efficient and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Urban Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve urban transportation systems by developing compact and energy-efficient vehicles to alleviate traffic congestion in cities. - **Automobile Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink automobile design principles to create unique and visually appealing limited-edition vehicles with enhanced energy efficiency and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inaugural Midsized Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5.md) - [Compact Fully Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture.md) - [Solar-Powered City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars.md) - [Rapid Charge Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-suv-ev.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md)