[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/smart-fortwo-crossblade\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/smart-fortwo-crossblade\/","headline":"Smart ForTwo Crossblade: Weird Car of The Month","name":"Smart ForTwo Crossblade: Weird Car of The Month","description":"Despite being priced at just \u00a320k, it can make a \u00a31-million car look mundane. The tiny two-seat Smart car gets even quirkier with this special edition. In 2001, Smart showcased an exotic concept car along with the message of \u201cless is more\u201d. It garnered so much attention that the company put it into production the following year, marking the introduction of the Smart ForTwo Crossblade. JuergenG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Introduced in June 2002 and available for purchase […]","datePublished":"2022-04-20","dateModified":"2022-05-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Smart-ForTwo-Crossblade-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Smart-ForTwo-Crossblade-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/smart-fortwo-crossblade\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Weird Car of The Month"],"wordCount":453,"keywords":["Crossblade","Smart","Smart ForTwo"],"articleBody":"Despite being priced at just \u00a320k, it can make a \u00a31-million car look mundane.The tiny two-seat Smart car gets even quirkier with this special edition.In 2001, Smart showcased an exotic concept car along with the message of \u201cless is more\u201d. It garnered so much attention that the company put it into production the following year, marking the introduction of the Smart ForTwo Crossblade.JuergenG, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIntroduced in June 2002 and available for purchase for \u20ac21,000, the Crossblade sold out quickly. Not only was the design a unique take on the Smart car but the Crossblade was also limited edition, with only 2,000 examples being produced, each individually numbered.One example was purchased by the then-eccentric Robbie Williams, making an example of the kind of personality this wild car was made for.Supermac1961 from CHAFFORD HUNDRED, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsWeighing in at just 740kg thanks to the stripped-back design, the Crossblade may have looked sporty but it was all for show. In reality, the car produced 70hp from a 600cc 3-cylinder engine and despite looking like a baby Ariel Atom, this was never meant to be a car for a track.Strangely, there were many sporty elements built into this car. For instance, the car had a rear-engine layout and was of course rear-wheel drive. It also had scissor doors, just like a supercar and the engine was tweaked by Brabus.Dietmar Rabich\u00a0\/ Wikimedia Commons\u00a0\/ \u201cSantorin (GR), Akrotiri, Auto — 2017 — 141425\u201d\u00a0\/ CC\u00a0BY-SA\u00a04.0Despite its meagre power output, there is no denying that the Crossblade looked the part. Parked next to a car worth twenty times its value, this little limited edition Smart car would undoubtedly attract more eyeballs. A two-tone aesthetic, low profile tyres, an open-air cockpit like a \u00a32 million Ferrari Monza SP2 and a spoiler-like C pillar at the rear.With no roof, no doors and a tiny little wind deflector screen, it was described as ‘an open leisure car uncompromisingly designed for blue skies and high spirit’. The name Crossblade comes from the experience of driving it which is supposedly comparable to gliding on rollerblades.The Crossblade is an excellent example of a car that looks sporty but is in reality, as sluggish as ever. The turbocharged \u2018tweaked by Brabus\u2019 engine was capable of propelling the little car from 0-62mph in around 17 seconds. And with a top speed of 84mph, it can\u2019t be considered fast by any measurement.A truly wonderfully weird car that we hope is seen again with a modern rendition made by Smart using their current ForTwo model.Let us know what you think, in the comments below.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Nissan S-Cargo: Weird Car of The Month\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Smart ForTwo Crossblade: Weird Car of The Month","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/smart-fortwo-crossblade\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]