Articles tagged "Smart"

Smart, the electric car company backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is giving its Smart #1 a big upgrade. The updates were revealed in filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and they include more powerful motors...

The all-electric Smart #5 SUV has gone on a pre-sale in China ahead of its October 20 official launch. With pre-orders starting at an attractive $35,000, this five-seater SUV is on its way to redefine the brand's image and challenge established...

Smart, once known for its compact city cars and, more recently, for electric crossovers, has just unveiled its all-new #5 crossover. Smart is yet to reveal the output figures, but we know the #5 has a 100 kWh 800V battery pack that provides an...

Smart, the former quirky city car brand known for its compact and efficient vehicles, is making yet another move into the electric SUV market. The company is ready to unveil its latest creation, the Smart #5, on August 28 in China. The Smart #5,...

After many sightings of camouflaged prototypes, the Smart #5, a collaboration between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, finally makes its grand entrance. Recently revealed by Chinese regulators, this all-electric SUV boasts impressive specifications, curious...

Once synonymous with the tiniest of city cars, Smart has unveiled a new concept that showcases a very different direction. Say hello to Concept #5, an all-electric mid-size SUV that aims to shake up our preconceived notions about the...

If you are in the UK and always wanted to buy the new all-electric Smart #1 but it always felt out of reach - this may be your lucky day. Smart has been paying close attention to the busy EV market and decided it is time to undercut rivals from...

One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its...

In 1998, Smart set a precedent in the automotive world with the introduction of the compact two-seat model. Now, as Smart commemorates its 25th Anniversary, the company wants to liven up the market once again with the launch of the Smart #3 25th...

Smart’s highly anticipated electric MPV was recently spotted on the streets of China. Heavily camouflaged, the vehicle sports a discreetly placed Mercedes-Benz badge on the B-pillar, and it provides a glimpse into the brand's future plans, with a...

Smart, the maker of cute, tiny cars that always seemed like they were built to squeeze into those impossible city parking spaces, has grown up. Smart cars were the darlings of urban commuters until the company decided it had enough of its cute image...

The Mercedes-Benz and Geely partnership's brainchild, Smart, has finally hit the roads of Switzerland and Spain with its latest offering - the Smart #1. Following its successful volume deliveries in Germany and France, this electric crossover's...

Smart #3 officially launched in China with an attractive price and 4 trims available from the start. The larger SUV follows its smaller cousin Smart #1 with a similar design, and the two vehicles share the SEA platform from Geely, which underpins...

Smart officially unveiled the #3 coupe SUV and the design is pretty much in line with the #1, but since it aims to be a bit more sporty, it gets better aerodynamics and more aggressive look. Smart #3 uses Geely's SEA (Sustainable Experience...

Smart's new model, the Smart #3, will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April and will go on sale in China by year-end, with Europe to follow in early 2024. Smart is the electric car joint venture between Mercedes Benz and Geely, and the company...

The Moose Test became a golden standard when it comes to assessing a car's handling after Mercedes A-Class failed it dangerously back in 1997. Over many years, it wasn’t the only car to fail it, and the test has improved handling of many cars. It...

The Smart #3 debut is fast approaching, the second electric SUV from Mercedes and Geely joint venture has already been approved for sale by the Chinese MIIT. Although we had seen official photos of the car already, it's only now that we see the...

A new variant of the already available Smart #1 is coming to China later this year, and we have details about it courtesy of the Chinese regulatory certification process. The new Smart #1 will come with a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, compared to...

Smart #1 has been unveiled earlier this year and so far it received a very warm welcome, its Launch Edition has been sold out on the spot with deliveries not starting until early next year. In final stages of launch preparations for the EU market,...

The Geely-Daimler owned Smart is on a roll. The Smart #1 was only just unveiled with the majority of markets only to receive deliveries at the beginning of next year and the company already has a second model coming. Thanks to the Chinese vehicle...