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Smart is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of the all-new smart #5, a mid-size SUV designed to cater to active and flexible lifestyles. This latest addition, which follows the smart #1 and smart #3, represents the brand’s most spacious and versatile vehicle yet. The World Premiere of the smart #5 will take place in Brisbane, Australia, on August 28, with its European market launch planned for 2025.
Key Highlights:
- Smart #5 is the brand’s most spacious and versatile vehicle to date.
- The World Premiere is set for August 28 in Brisbane, Australia.
- European availability is expected in 2025.
- Designed by Mercedes-Benz Design, adhering to smart’s design philosophy.
- Extensive off-road and winter testing highlights its outdoor capabilities.
Smart is advancing its product lineup with the smart #5, bringing the smart Concept #5 to life after its unveiling in April this year. As a multi-purpose, mid-size SUV, the smart #5 introduces the brand to a new segment, appealing to consumers with an active lifestyle. The vehicle’s design, crafted by Mercedes-Benz Design, embodies smart’s design philosophy of “love, pure, unexpected,” blending unconventional aesthetics with robust functionality.
The smart #5 is characterized by its boxy, upright silhouette, a distinctive roofline, and outdoor elements, offering a spacious interior designed for premium comfort. This vehicle is tailored for users who seek to venture beyond the city, reflecting the growing demand among customers for vehicles that support an active and flexible lifestyle.
Over the past months, the smart #5 has proven its capabilities through rigorous off-road and winter tests, particularly highlighting the performance of its electric powertrain and battery charging capability under extreme conditions. These tests emphasize smart’s commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers. Further comprehensive testing is planned before the vehicle’s European launch in 2025.
Smart Europe GmbH, founded in 2020, continues to drive the brand’s growth in the European market under the leadership of CEO Dirk Adelmann and CFO Martin Günther. As a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Automobile Co., Ltd., smart aims to position itself as a leading provider of intelligent electric vehicles in the premium segment.
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