Mercedes and Geely collaborate further, unveiling the versatile smart #5 model
The Smart brand, in partnership with Chinese EV company Geely, has unveiled its newest model for Europe – the Smart #5. This mid-size SUV offers a unique blend of style, technology, and performance, making it a competitive contender in the hotly contested SUV market.
The Smart #5 stands out with its combination of a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine and a powerful electric motor, backed by a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity exceeding 40 kWh. This setup delivers an impressive electric driving range of approximately 250 km (155 miles) under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC), with a total combined driving range of up to around 1600 km (995 miles).
The Smart #5's interior offers a spacious layout, with a long wheelbase and numerous storage compartments. The Premium edition, in particular, emphasizes interior colour and trim quality, boasting a cartoonish in-car avatar that might be considered a novelty but could potentially become a drawback.
The vehicle's tech features are designed to surpass its competitors, offering LED reading lights, a head-up display system, and a 20-speaker Dolby Atmos-enabled Sennheiser audio system. The Summit Edition, a higher-end trim, boasts additional off-roading capabilities, including five different modes (Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock).
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are partially enabled by roof-mounted lidar technology and dual NVIDIA Orin processors, enhancing autonomous and safety capabilities. The Summit Edition also features a roof platform, a fold-out side ladder for access, and an electric trailer hitch, further enhancing its off-roading capabilities.
The Smart #5 will go on sale in the UK in late 2025. Its seating system can be folded flat, making it suitable for car camping, and it comes with Vehicle-to-Load power capabilities, allowing devices to be charged within the vehicle.
In the competitive mid-size SUV segment, the Smart #5 competes with cars like the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3, and Audi Q4. The Summit Edition, with its swift 0-62mph sprint of less than five seconds, promises to deliver a thrilling driving experience.
For more details, visit UK.smart.com. The Smart #5 is a mid-size SUV, marking the first time the brand has ventured into this vehicle category. With its impressive range, fuel efficiency, and advanced technology, the Smart #5 is set to make a significant impact in the global market.
- The Smart #5, featuring a hybrid powertrain and advanced tech features, aspires to make a significant impact in the global automotive industry, especially the mid-size SUV market.
- The Smart #5 offers a unique blend of finance-friendly fuel efficiency, electric-vehicle technology, and lifestyle-enhancing features, positioning it as a competitive contender in Europe's transportation sector.
- The Smart #5's electric-vehicle capabilities, boosted by a lithium iron phosphate battery, position it alongside industry leaders like the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 in the electric-vehicle segment.
- With its blend of style, performance, and off-roading capabilities, the Smart #5 aims to redefine the lifestyle expectations of urban adventurers, marking a significant expansion for the Smart brand into the mid-size SUV industry.
