This is a legendary model for Europeans, which will soon disappear from the catalog: Smart Fortwo. Even though this model will be in production until mid-2024, the brand is no longer accepting orders from April 2023. In fact, delays related to semiconductor shortages continue to lengthen production times, so it is expected… Smart has decided to focus primarily on its new electric SUVs, Mind #1 and Mind #3. Because since 2019, Smart is no longer the exclusive property of Mercedes-Benz, but belongs in equal shares to the German manufacturer and the Chinese automobile group Geely. This partnership has made possible new interaction and technology sharing from Geely. Therefore, the new Smart SUVs use Chinese platforms and engines…

From mini city cars to coupe SUVs!

This partnership led Mercedes to transfer Smart production from Hambach (France) to China from 2019. The Mosel plant is now owned by British petrochemical group Ineos, which produces there 4X4 Grenadier and Quartermaster pickup truck. Smart wants to step up its premium offensive around the world, especially against the Mini and the new electric Countryman. It prefers to make money on higher value-added models than on lower-margin small electric city cars. Last year, the brand actually released a new model and its first crossover called #1 and of course also assembled in China. This year, its big brother Smart #3 (pronounced “hashtag three”) makes its big arrivaland now we know its prices in France…

Smart No. 3: its prices before the end of the environmental bonus

It begins with 37,315 euros in processing Pro (€32,315 with bonus). At this price, he inherits a Engine 272 horsepower and a battery with a capacity of 49 kWh, which allows approx 325 kilometers everything is electric. A 12.8-inch central touchscreen, a 360° camera and adaptive cruise control are featured on the entry-level version. for 42,315 euros (€37,315 with bonus), there Pro+ has a 66 kWh battery which increases the range to 435 kilometers. There processing Premium adds a heat pump that saves 20 additional kilometersfor 45,315 euros (€40,315 with bonus).

The problem: being assembled in China, the Smart #3 will no longer be eligible for the €5,000 eco-bonus, the distribution rules of which are changing from December 15th. if you want it it’s time to ordersubject to delivery by March 15, 2024, otherwise bonus point!

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