The New smart fortwo cabrio

These side bars are stowed on the inside of the tailgate.

“Our new smart cabrio really exudes joie de vivre in the city – which is what our brand stands for”, says Dr Annette Winkler, head of Smart.

The top can be automatically opened in 12 seconds, even when driving at top speed.

The new Smart Fortwo Cabrio has been unveiled ahead of its first public appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It can also be opened from outside the auto using the key fob. The roof has been given the name “tritop” to reflect the three different positions it can be in, in addition to being fully closed.

The 2016 smart fortwo cabrio is presented as the single cabriolet model in its class. Uhm, I wasn’t even aware there were any other cars in its class. Or that there was such a class altogether.

It’s hard to believe that Mercedes has managed to shift more than 200,000 Smart ForTwo Cabrios to date, but it has, and it looks like those sales will burgeon further with the arrival if this, the 2016 Smart Fortwo Cabrio.

To ensure the fortwo cabrio is as safe as the fortwo hardtop, smart has added a long list of reinforcements including a large steel cross that runs under it and tubes made of high-strength, hot-formed steel inside the A-pillars.

A problem frequently associated with removing the metal roof of a vehicle to turn it into a convertible is a loss of rigidity. This sportier variation on the Fortwo theme shares the basic mechanical elements with its hard-shell sibling, including an 89-horsepower turbocharged 3-cylinder gasoline engine paired with either a 5-speed manual or optional 6-speed “Twinamic” dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Buyers can choose from four trim levels called pure, passion, prime and proxy, respectively.

Standard equipment includes Crosswind Assist and hill start assist and ESP. Forward collision warning and Lane Keeping Assist can be specified for extra, as can a wind deflector for a less breezy ride.