Smart has unveiled a highly practical version of its new Fortwo, designed for lovers of the sand, sea and surf.

The company gave the public a first glimpse of the new model, completely made from sand, at the German beach volleyball championships in Timmendorf at the weekend.

It was made by three-time sand sculpture world champion Pavel Zasanyok.

Smart said: "We will be officially presenting the new smart made of its original materials to the world public later in the year."