{"id":76294,"date":"2024-08-29T09:03:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76294"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:03:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:03:54","slug":"1144303_2025-smart-5-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76294","title":{"rendered":"Smart enters electric compact crossover segment with #5"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>The Smart #5 is an electric compact crossover to rival the Tesla Model Y<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart&#8217;s lineup grows to three vehicles with the arrival of the #5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales of the Smart #5 start in early 2025 in markets where the brand operates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Smart pulled out of the U.S. after 2019 but elsewhere the brand is thriving.<\/p>\n<p>It operates purely as an EV manufacturer, and on Wednesday revealed its <strong>biggest model yet<\/strong>, the #5 compact crossover. The reveal is a big deal for a brand famous for the ForTwo minicar.<\/p>\n<p>The #5 is the production version of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1142957_smart-concept-5-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concept of the same name<\/a> shown in April, and at 185 inches long is just two inches shorter than a <strong>Tesla Model Y<\/strong>. However, its wheelbase is 114 inches long, which is actually a tad longer than on the Tesla. Coupled with the flat roof, that should mean generous space for the #5.<\/p>\n<p>Full details are being reserved until closer to the market launch early next year, but Smart has confirmed a dedicated EV platform with <strong>800-volt technology<\/strong> and a <strong>100-kwh battery<\/strong>. High-speed charging can deliver a 10-80% charge in as little as 15 minutes, according to Smart.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/knIxw_9XQNE?si=bygzaRUwCgZCeAM2\" width=\"560\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\">[embedded content]<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>No additional powertrain specs have been released but rumors point to at least one version delivering <strong>close to 640 hp<\/strong>. Smart has confirmed there will be various drive modes, including some for off-roading. These will include Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock modes.<\/p>\n<p>The #5&#8217;s exterior features a boxy design accentuated by muscular haunches, lending it a rugged look. Available accessories can further toughen up the look, as well as improve capability. Some of these are previewed on a special launch edition known as <strong>the Summit Edition<\/strong>. It features a roof light bar, a roof carrier, a side ladder, side steps, an electric trailer hitch, and underbody protection.<\/p>\n<p>Inside, there are screens lining the dash, as well as an entertainment system with a built-in projector and a Sennheiser audio system with 21 speakers, one of which is portable. A head-up display with augmented reality is also included. Storage space is a maximum 54 cubic feet at the rear, and a front trunk adds an extra 2.5 cubic feet. Smart hasn&#8217;t said what features are standard and available.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Smarts have been developed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorauthority.com\/news\/1122292_future-smarts-to-be-built-in-china-in-joint-venture-with-geely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese joint venture<\/a> established in 2019 between original Smart parent company Mercedes-Benz and Zhejiang Geely. Mercedes is still responsible for the design of the vehicles, while much of the engineering and production is handled by Geely in China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Smart #5 is an electric compact crossover to rival the Tesla Model Y Smart&#8217;s lineup grows to three vehicles with the arrival of the #5 Sales of the Smart #5 start in early 2025 in markets where the brand operates Smart pulled out of the U.S. after 2019 but elsewhere the brand is thriving. 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