► Official pics: new Smart #5 revealed
► Electric SUV is all about the lifestyle
► Launches in China first, comes to Europe in early 2025
It’s official: Smart’s new #5 is the biggest car the brand has ever made, and it’s coming to Europe early in 2025 after its launch in China.
The new #5 looks almost exactly like the Concept #5 that came before it, with a boxy shape that’s been rounded off in the corners almost like a Mercedes GLB, and with unique headlight and rear light designs that stretch across the width of the car. It’s full of quirky details, just like the #1 and #3.
Inside is a bigger overhaul compared to those existing cars. Smart has turned up the plushness another notch with the #5, and is introducing heavily recline-able front seats (similar to those we’ve seen on Hyundai and Kia models) with strong degrees of recline – handy for when you’re charging. What dominates the interior, though, is the utterly enormous double display that comprises two 13-inch AMOLED screens – one in the centre, and one for the passenger.
To keep up the tech, Smart has introduced a massive 25.6-inch augmented-reality head-up display and includes a ‘state-of-the-art generative AI voice assistant,’ because 2024.
Performance specs aren’t confirmed for Europe yet, but expect single and dual-motor versions similar to the #1 and #3. What we do know is that the #5 comes with a 100kWh battery pack, and also features an 800-volt architecture for super-fast charging capabilities. Worldwide range figures are still to be confirmed but, under the Chinese homologation certification, Smart claims the #5 can achieve up to 459 miles. Drive modes also feature, including new off-road-focused ones like Sand, Snow, Mud and Rock.
Prior to the car’s reveal, Smart was going hard on the car’s off-roading abilities, seemingly promising that this wouldn’t just be some show pony SUV. In fact, Smart has introduced a range of branded accessories to go with the new #5 for its Chinese launch, including the Adventurers’ Collection. That Collection includes a roof light bar, roof storage system with side steps and side ladder included. Smart says that it’s assessing whether to bring this package to Europe.
More Euro-spec details will arrive soon, so stay tuned.