Smart gets bigger and smarter

  Smart cars is expanding its portfolio with a third model, following the Smart #1 and Smart #3. With the all-new Smart #5, the brand is ...

 

Smart cars is expanding its portfolio with a third model, following the Smart #1 and Smart #3.

With the all-new Smart #5, the brand is bringing the Smart Concept #5 to life, after it was unveiled in April this year.

As a multi-purpose, mid-size electric SUV, the Smart #5 will open up a new segment for Smart, catering to new target groups and consumers with an active lifestyle.

The World Premiere will take place in Brisbane on August, 28 with the vehicle set for release in Europe from 2025.

The concept provided a promising preview of a larger multi-purpose vehicle from the brand at the Beijing motor show.

Now, the first sketches of Smart #5 reveal that the production version will consistently build on the ideas of the concept car.

Designed by Mercedes-Benz Design, the vehicle will adhere to the Smart design philosophy ‘love, pure, unexpected’, combining the unconventional Smart aesthetic with robust functionality.

The exterior design is characterised by its boxy, upright silhouette, a distinctive roofline and unexpected outdoor elements.

Offering plenty of space and premium comfort, Smart #5 is designed to take its users outside of the city, reflecting the rising demand among customers leading active and flexible lifestyles.

Over the past few months, Smart #5 has already demonstrated its outstanding outdoor capabilities in rigorous off-road and winter tests.

In particular, the performance of the electric powertrain, with the charging capability of the batteries successfully tested under very cold conditions.

The driving dynamics, along with the assistance and safety systems, were also extensively evaluated in challenging off-road environments.

These tests underscore Smart’s commitment to providing customers with the best possible products and premium quality.

In preparation for entry into the European market, the vehicle will undergo an additional, highly comprehensive testing program in Europe.

The European market launch is planned for 2025.

 

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