Lift Clever not ready to stop Since the renewal of the brand by Mercedes-Benz and Chinese Geely joint venture in 2022 smart car launched 100% in electricity.
With the release of #1, the brand distinguished itself by presenting an attractive and technically advanced premium car. And all this for a very favorable price, despite the fact that production has been transferred to China.
The next model on the list is called an SUV coupe #3 and comes from #1, currently arriving at the dealership. But the third model already in the catalog!
After #1 and #3, #5?
Smart does not plan to stop there. After No. 1 and No. 3, No. 5 is in development.
The era of mini city cars already seems far away. Since spring, inthe largest Smart in history will be announced Show in Beijing 2024which will take place from April 25 to May 4.
There Smart #5 will be a large family SUVwith dimensions similar to new ones MINI Countryman. Recall that the latter exceeds Length 4.43 m with the third generation introduced last September.
Up to 7 seats?
According to Chinese media, the large Smart SUV should even reach Length 4.50 m. With such a wheelbase, there will be more than enough space to accommodate 5 passengers comfortably.
And you could even have third row, leaving room for 2 additional passengers. Yes, you heard that right, it will be possibledesigned to accommodate up to 7 people in the next Smart! Removable individual seats will also slide out to provide more knee room for rear passengers.
Access to our roads in 2025
Presented at the Beijing Motor Show, the entry to the European market is announced for the fall. But the first models should not go on our European roads until the beginning of 2025.
Like #1, #5 should also be offered with one or two electric motors depending on the version, with rear or all-wheel drive. The same engines 272 hp AND 428 hp the first two models should be available, but with a larger battery to provide at least 600 km of autonomy, or even 700 km on the largest version.
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Source: Auto Plus
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