The extremely anticipated manufacturing model of the Smart #5 has been formally revealed. Initially showcased as an idea on the Beijing Auto Show in April, the SUV’s key specs have now been disclosed because it strikes in the direction of securing a gross sales license in China.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed the submitting for the Smart #5, revealing 4 color choices and 4 distinct powertrain variants.
Dimensions and Design
According to the MIIT submitting, the Smart #5 measures 4,705mm in size, 1,920mm in width, and 1,705mm in top, with a wheelbase of two,900mm. This makes it 265mm longer than the #3 coupe-SUV, presently the biggest mannequin in Smart’s lineup.
The manufacturing model incorporates a decrease floor clearance in comparison with the idea automobile, buying and selling its all-terrain tyres for a extra standard setup. It additionally omits options such because the roof rack, suicide doorways, and fender-mounted screens for the suspension. However, it retains the putting LED headlights and taillights, flush door handles, and many of the unique bodywork. The bumpers have been barely modified, with an outsized skid plate incorporating the decrease consumption on the entrance.
Powertrain Options
The totally electrical SUV will supply 4 powertrain configurations:
1. Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Variants:
335hp from a single rear-mounted electrical motor.
358hp from a single rear-mounted electrical motor. Both configurations draw power from a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
2. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Variants:
221hp front-mounted electrical motor paired with:
358hp rear-mounted electrical motor.
416hp rear-mounted electrical motor. Combined, the AWD configurations ship as much as 637hp utilizing nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries, indicating important efficiency capabilities.
Battery and Performance
The Smart #5 idea used an 800-Volt structure sourced from dad or mum firm Geely, that includes a battery pack with over 100 kWh capability. This setup permits for fast recharging from 10-80% in simply quarter-hour and presents a WLTP vary exceeding 549km. Similar figures are anticipated for the manufacturing model, notably for the flagship trim.
Launch and Availability
Smart, a three way partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, has confirmed that the production-ready Smart #5 will debut within the second half of 2024. As the model’s first totally electrical SUV, the Smart #5 represents a big step ahead in electrical mobility, combining spectacular efficiency, superior know-how, and modern design.
