This year, a new Smart will appear in the updated range of the Chinese-German manufacturer: it is a 100% electric coupe SUV called Smart #3. While leaks from China have already revealed the lines of the upcoming model based on the SEA Smart #1 modular platform, several official teasers hint at the arrival of the new coupe SUV.

After the first sketches of the Smart #3 released a few days ago, here is the first video of the model, which presents the aerodynamic qualities of the Smart #3 in computer graphics, the model being still camouflaged by the many colorful patterns of “#3”..

Smart #3 takes care of its aerodynamics

New Smart #3 promises to be more powerful and sportier than Smart #1 “Keeping the same premium philosophy”. Its aerodynamics were specially developed, with a The drag coefficient is 0.27 only.

But that’s not all, several additional aerodynamic features enhance its performance. For example, the front of the car has an AGS grille (for “Active Grille Shutter”) equipped active air shuttersas well as aerodynamic elements integrated into the front wheel arches, not to mention the rims, the shape of which has been specially designed to improve efficiency.

To complete these attributes, the rear diffuser and optimized spoiler give it a streamlined shape. Elements that create aerodynamic obstacles, such as mirrors or door handles, not to mention the underbody, have been optimized to achieve a high level of cleanliness.

Smart #3: presentation at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

All these aerodynamic optimizations were carried out with the aim of significantly improving the range, efficiency and top speed of the car. Indeed, research in the field of automotive aerodynamics has shown that at a speed of 80 km/h, most of the total energy consumption of a vehicle is spent overcoming wind resistance.

Therefore, in the case of an electric car, the optimization of aerodynamics is important maintain the performance of the car, to achieve the lowest possible drag coefficient. These improvements also contribute to passenger comfort, as there is less vibration and wind noise on board.

THE new SUV Smart Coupe #3 will be presented soon, and its world premiere is expected at Auto show Shanghai 2023which will open its doors to visitors from April 18 to 27.