“Smart” or limousine? – Both! On the Presto, drivers do not choose what vehicle they wish to drive until they get in the vehicle. The driver determines the vehicle type – a manoeuvrable two-seater, a spacious four-seater or a practical pick-up – at the press of a button. The entire vehicle then expands or contracts by 746 mm. A few seconds later, the mechanism locks the vehicle reliably in both positions and the thrill of driving can begin – as “Smart” or as a “Limo”, but always with natural gas!
ESORO developed the Presto based on a Mercedes A-Class for Rinspeed Design for the 72nd Geneva Motor Show 2002.
ESORO, in its capacity as prime contractor, and its partners were responsible for the overall project – from the initial design sketch through to the ready-to-drive, homologated prototype.
