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Smart Concept #5

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The German automotive marque Smart is known as a manufacturer of small city cars, but even small ones eventually become big. This is how this company announced the presentation of Concept #5 of its largest and most spacious car for the Beijing Motor Show 2024.

Designed with slightly sharper lines compared to previous Smart models, the Concept #5 with its size takes a place between the other two German cars Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLB, which is not accidental because Smart cars are designed by the Mercedes design studio.

This premium mid-size SUV is built for all-terrain adventure. There for, it is equipped with off-road tires, underbody protection, roof racks with integrated LED lights and ropes on the hood, which is not the final list of equipment. The production model is expected to have higher ground clearance and a retractable rear step for roof access.

Concept #5 is the most spacious model of the German company equipped with four heated and ventilated seats and a footrest and integrated airbags. Additional equipment includes a digital instrument cluster and two OLED screens for the infotainment system, stellar ambient lighting in the doors, a portable speaker located on the center console and a glass bottom of the trunk.

It should also be noted that the car has the potential to integrate AI technology that allows passengers to participate in entertaining conversations with a virtual assistant, who will provide answers to almost any possible question.

When it comes to the powertrain, the SUV will be powered by two electric motors and will have all-wheel drive. It is believed to use Geely’s SEA platform, and will use 800V architecture instead of 400V technology. It will be equipped with a 100 kWh battery that will provide a range of 549 km. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 15 minutes.

We will have more information on April 25, when the official premiere will be held.

Source: Smart

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Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition

German automotive marque Smart will celebrate its 25th anniversary at IAA MOBILITY (Munich), and on that occasion will present its new electric SUV, Smart #3 25th Anniversary Edition.

Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 with the aim of producing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. Mercedes-Benz is responsible for the design while everything else is done by Geely.

Based on the flagship Brabus model, the 25th Anniversary Edition features a panoramic galaxy roof, upgraded LED headlights and red decorative accents. Inside, there are special two-tone, black and white leather seats with integrated headrests, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a 9.2-inch HD digital instrument cluster, as well as a 10-inch head-up display and a Beats audio system with 13 speakers.

With a length of 4.4 meters, this SUV is offered with two powertrain options. The entry version is powered by a single electric motor with 269 hp (200 kW), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.8 seconds. It is equipped with a 66 kWh battery that provides a range of 455 kilometers (WLTP).

The more powerful version of the Smart #3 Brabus is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 422 hp (315 kW) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. It is equipped with a 66 kWh battery that provides a range of 435 kilometers (WLTP). Thanks to the 150 kW fast charger, the battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.

When it comes to price, the starting price in Germany is €43,490 for the Pro+ version, €46,490 for the Premium, €46,990 for the 25th Anniversary Edition and €50,990 for the edition with the Brabus kit.

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Smart #1 Brabus

The German tuner Brabus is a specialist for big brands such as Mercedes, BMW and Porsche, now the Smart model has come out of its workshop. It is the all-electric crossover Smart #1 Brabus presented at the recently held auto show in China.

As for all its models, Brabus equipped the Smart with a “wild” body kit. All copies will be in Matt gray, Silent black and Laser red colors. However, this time the engineers were more subtle by adding additional intakes under the front cover, front air curtains, a red roof with an integrated rear roof spoiler, red mirror housings, red brake calipers and new rims in a combination of silver and black.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara with red stitching. The same combination can be seen on the dashboard and door panels, while the steering wheel is covered in black leather with red stitching. There’s also plenty of other accessories and the Brabus logo on the headrests.

When it comes to propulsion, Brabus has placed an electric motor up front with 154 hp (113 kW) and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque, while a second electric motor with 268 hp (197 kW) and 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) of torque placed on the rear axle. Thus, the total power of the crossover is raised to 422 hp (310 kW) and 400 lb-ft (543 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and thanks to the 66 kWh battery, it will have a range of less than 440 kilometers.

The Smart #1 Brabus costs $40,600 in China, and whether it will be available in other markets is unknown.

Source: Brabus