New Smart #1 EV SUV revealed: price, specs and release date
April 08, 2022 by
The Smart #1 EV SUV has been revealed in Germany. This is the brand’s first SUV and it’s a sign of what’s to come from future smart models. Read on for more details.
- Smart #1 SUV revealed
- Largest Smart vehicle to date
- Electric-only five-door SUV
- Over 270 miles of range
- 150kW fast charging
- Rear-wheel-drive only
- Production planned for late 2022
The Smart #1 SUV has been revealed in Germany. The is the brand’s first ever electric SUV and the largest vehicle it has ever produced.
Designed in collaboration with Geely, the Smart #1 will be an alternative to the Peugeot e-2008 and the upcoming Mini Countryman EV.
New Smart #1 design
Apologies to any fans of Smart’s quirky styling of old, because the new Smart #1 is a much more conventional offering. It’s a smart-looking (pardon the pun) mid-sized SUV.
Being around the same size as a Mini Countryman, it’s also the largest vehicle Smart has ever made. The blanked-off grille and pointy headlamps are a new look for the brand, too.
This sleek styling isn’t just for show either, because the Smart #1 is set to be one of the most aerodynamic SUVs on sale to help it slip through the air cleanly and maximise how far you can drive between charges. More on this car’s range in a bit…
The rear-end design echoes that of the front, with a similar LED taillight cluster connected by a full-width light bar. The whole car has a very smooth look to it, with the door mirrors being the only obvious protrusion.
The full-length panoramic sunroof is separated by a contrasting band that’s supposed to make it look as though the roof is floating above the car’s body.
New Smart #1 interior
The interior of the new Smart #1 will remain faithful to the design of the concept car shown last year. It has the same flat-bottomed steering wheel and small driver’s display set behind it.
You get a tall floating centre console that’s covered in metallic trim, as well as some funky-looking ambient lighting. There’s a huge tablet sat atop the dash that will control most of the car’s functions, including the climate control.
The full-length panoramic sunroof makes for a light and airy cabin, and all-in-all it looks like a spacious interior. The rear seats can also be moved backwards and forwards depending on whether you want more luggage space or more rear legroom – a handy feature in a car this size.
New Smart #1 battery, performance and range
The Smart #1 SUV will be built as a joint venture between Chinese manufacturer Geely and Mercedes-Benz (who owns the Smart brand.)
The #1 will have a 66kWh battery with 273 miles of range. It also offers 150kW DC fast charging, which will boost the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A 22kW AC charger should do the same top-up in three hours.
The Smart #1 will only be offered with one motor driving the rear wheels. It’ll have 272hp and 343Nm of torque, with a top speed of 111mph.
New Smart #1 price and release date
The Smart #1 has only just been revealed in Germany, so expect it to premier in the UK later this year with sales starting shortly after.
Seeing as this will be a completely new model in the Smart lineup with far more power, range and space than today’s EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour models, you can expect the new car to cost more – likely around the £35,000.
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