ArenaEV.com ArenaEV.com

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

RSS

Settings
Units
Power
Standard
Consumption
Currency

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
ADVERTISEMENTS

Smart #3 spied on the street in China revealing interior for the first time

  • Post your comment

Max McDee, 27 February 2023

Smart

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 interior.

The Smart #3, fully wrapped in camouflage, was spotted on the street in China and although we saw the undisguised photos before, for the first time we can see this electric SUV sized up to other vehicles. That gives us a chance to actually realize how big the Smart #3 is. And it’s not that big of an SUV to be honest.

Smart #3 spied on the street in China revealing interior for the first time

The biggest surprise is how low the Smart #3 actually is, the official info supplied by MIIT says 1,556 mm but seeing the car on the street, it looks more like a short station wagon than an SUV. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it may be a new trend started by Polestar 3 and we may see more manufacturers going that way.

So how big is the Smart #3? It is 13 cm longer than its smaller sibling, the Smart #1. At the same time, at exactly 4.4 meters, it is exactly as long as the Volvo XC40 Recharge which is based on the same SEA EV platform from Geely. Those three cars have a lot in common but it is Smart #3 which comes with the longest wheelbase at 2.78 meters.

The photographer who took the photos of this Smart #3 managed to sneak up much closer and took the first interior photo we have seen. Surprisingly, there are no surprises. It looks just like the one from Smart #1 with one difference - there are 3 circular air vents under the center screen instead of two rectangular slots that we get on the Smart #1. This is clearly Mercedes influence and they do look great.

Smart #3 spied on the street in China revealing interior for the first time

What can we expect from Smart #3 when it comes to the performance? Thanks to the MIIT filing we actually know quite a lot - it will come with either RWD or AWD powertrain. The single-motor version will have 272 hp while the dual-motor version will come with the more spicy 428 hp that we already know from the Smart #1 Brabus.

The Smart #3 is going to debut within the next few months, the vehicle is already approved by the MIIT and the test unit we just saw here is a production ready vehicle, despite some interior panels missing. The second electric SUV from Mercedes and Geely looks really good and comes with great performance. It looks like the company may follow with a larger EV soon, it may position it somewhere between the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 which would be quite a departure for a brand that brought us the 2-seat Smart car.

Via

Related articles
  • Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks
  • $35,000 Smart #5 goes on sale in China $35,000 Smart #5 goes on sale in China
  • Smart #5 electric crossover debuts with 100 kWh battery, 400 kW charging Smart #5 electric crossover debuts with 100 kWh battery, 400 kW charging
  • Smart #5 Chinese debut confirmed for August 28 Smart #5 Chinese debut confirmed for August 28
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 0

  • Home
  • Compare
  • News
  • Terms
  • Reviews
  • About us
  • Tesla
  • Volkswagen
  • Audi
  • Porsche
  • BMW
  • Mercedes
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Genesis
  • Renault
  • Nissan
  • Ford
  • Volvo
  • Polestar
  • Jaguar
  • Toyota
  • Mazda
  • Mini
  • MG
  • Vinfast
  • Lucid
  • Rivian
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • GMC
  • Subaru
  • Nio
  • Xpeng
  • BYD
  • [..]

EV finder

ADVERTISEMENTS

Latest models

  • ModelNissan
    Leaf 75kWh
  • ModelCadillac
    Optiq-V
  • ModelCadillac
    Optiq
  • ModelSmart
    #5 Brabus
  • ModelJeep
    Compass
  • ModelSubaru
    Solterra

Featured

  • Real-life test reveals how much range EVs lose in the cold Real-life test reveals how much range EVs lose in the cold
  • 57 electric cars range tested at highway speeds - who wins? PART 2 57 electric cars range tested at highway speeds - who wins? PART 2
  • Why BMW i3 was ahead of its time Why BMW i3 was ahead of its time
  • Why solar panels on cars make no sense (at this point) Why solar panels on cars make no sense (at this point)
  • Benefits of dedicated EV platforms Benefits of dedicated EV platforms
ADVERTISEMENTS

Reviews

  • Tesla Model S 75D 2018 used car review Tesla Model S 75D 2018 used car review
  • BMW i5 M60 review BMW i5 M60 review
  • 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4 kWh review 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4 kWh review
  • Xpeng P7 AWD quick review and drive Xpeng P7 AWD quick review and drive

Home News Compare About us RSS feed Facebook Twitter Instagram

© 2022-2025 ArenaEV.com Mobile version EV Finder Glossary Privacy Terms of use

From the team behind
GSMArena.com