On September 7, Smart confirmed that its Smart #5 five-seater SUV will start pre-sale on September 20, offering four powertrain configurations:
- 250 kW (335 hp) electric motor, lithium iron phosphate battery, 2250 kg curb weight, 200 km/h top speed
- 267 kW (358 hp) electric motor, ternary lithium battery, 2290/2325kg curb weight, 200 km/h top speed
- 165 kW (221 hp) and 267 kW dual electric motors, ternary lithium battery, 2400 kg curb weight, 200 km/h top speed
- 165 kW and 310 kW (416 hp) dual electric motors, ternary lithium battery, 2450 kg curb weight, 210 km/h top speed
The official battery pack capacities have not been revealed at this time, only the maximum capacity of 100 kWh has been announced. Depending on the configurations, the cruising range is expected to be 570 km, 660 km, 670 km, 720 km, and 740 km (assuming under CLTC conditions).
The Smart #5 will be also the first mass-produced vehicle to be equipped with ByteDance’s “Doubao” (or “Bean Bag” as the literal translation) AI large language model. The official attributes the car’s Boxy square shape to the “Sensibility and Sharpness” design concept, giving the car a drag coefficient of 0.27Cd.
The Smart #5 measures 4705/1920/1705 mm, with a 2900 mm wheelbase.
The car’s 800 V high-voltage platform and 4C fast-charging technology can replenish the battery from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes, according to the brand. Eight driving modes are supported, including Eco, Comfort, Sport, and five all-terrain driving modes: sand, snow, mud, rock, and adaptive. The maximum wading depth is 500 mm.
For the exterior, the “Cyber Light and Shadow” through-type headlights are composed of 328 LED units while the through-type taillights are composed of 252 LED units.
The roof spotlight contains 64 LED units, which can achieve a maximum illumination distance of 47 m. In terms of safety, the Smart #5 comes with the smart Pilot Assist 3.0 intelligent driving system.
The cockpit features a 25.6-inch AR HUD, a 10.3-inch LCD instrument panel, a 13-inch OLED 2.5K central control dual screen, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a built-in smart OS 2.0 car system.
The seat type is zero-gravity and comes with 8-point massaging and leg rest. Additionally, there are 34 storage spaces throughout the interior, including coat hooks, cup holders, and map pockets. The front trunk has a 72 L storage volume, which can fit a 20-inch suitcase while the trunk has a 110 L of hidden storage space.
Furthermore, the Smart #5 will also be the brand’s first model to be equipped with the Sennheiser audio system, which includes 20 speakers and a portable HiFi speaker, which has a volume of 3.2 L and a 0.042 kW lithium battery pack.
