The all-electric smart #5 mid-size SUV collected six international awards during its first year on the global market. The honors span safety, design, and regional car-of-the-year categories across Europe and Asia.
Highlights
- The smart #5 earned Norway’s Car of the Year 2026 and Euro NCAP “Best in Class” Large SUV of 2025 with the highest overall score in its segment.
- The 800-volt electric SUV delivers up to 475 kW and a WLTP range of up to 590 km.
- The model received two Red Dot Design Awards for product design and user interface.
- Market expansion continues into 2026, with UAE availability beginning February 10.
Full List of Awards
The smart #5 received the following recognition during its launch year:
- Norway’s Car of the Year 2026
- What Car? Family Electric SUV of the Year 2026 (UK)
- Runner-up, Swiss Car of the Year 2026
- UpCar Grand Ten 2025 (China Hong Kong)
- Car1.hk Best Urban SUV 2026 (China Hong Kong)
- Euro NCAP “Best in Class” Large SUV 2025
- Red Dot Winner 2025: Product Design
- Red Dot Winner 2025: Interface & User Experience Design
Safety Performance
The smart #5 secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating in September 2025. It posted the highest overall score in the large SUV segment. No model across any vehicle class scored higher in the Child Occupant and Safety Assist testing categories.
Powertrain and Platform
The smart #5 is built on an 800-volt architecture. The drivetrain produces up to 475 kW of power. WLTP-rated range reaches up to 590 km. The vehicle was developed for urban and extra-urban use.
Design and Interior
Mercedes-Benz’s global design team styled the smart #5. Exterior features include a panoramic halo roof, frameless doors, and oblong front and rear lighting. The cabin houses a 10.25-inch full HD digital instrument cluster and two 13-inch OLED screens for the center and passenger positions. An AMD V2000 chipset powers the human-machine interface. Cargo capacity measures 630 liters.
Global Market Expansion
The smart #5 has launched across 17 European markets and in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Morocco. Additional international markets will follow in 2026. UAE availability began February 10.
Smart operates as a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The brand now spans approximately 40 countries and regions.
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