All-electric automotive brand smart has unveiled its new #5 model at a world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia. The third vehicle in the brand’s all-electric portfolio, the #5 sees smart enter the premium mid-size SUV segment, taking a further step towards mobility of the future.
Alongside the #1 and #3, the smart #5 offers a premium SUV experience equipped with state-of-the-art electric drive, ADAS technologies and a seamless, intelligent cockpit. With the introduction of the most versatile vehicle in its product range to date, smart adds a new option to meet the diverse needs of its customers worldwide.
Dirk Adelmann, CEO of smart Europe: “We are delighted to present our first-ever mid-size premium SUV, the all-new smart #5, to the world. With this new vehicle, we are expanding into a new market segment, reflecting our commitment to quality, innovation, and addressing the evolving requirements of our customers. As we continue to broaden our product lineup, we remain focused on providing diverse mobility solutions that cater to different lifestyles and preferences in Europe and around the globe. This vehicle represents not only a new level of premium for smart but also an opportunity to explore new possibilities in the realm of electric mobility.”
The all-new smart #5 will be launched and delivered in Europe at the beginning of next year.
smart’s Most Versatile Vehicle to Date
Styled by Mercedes-Benz, the #5 picks up on familiar smart design elements including a panoramic halo roof, frameless doors, and short front and rear overhangs. The smart #5 has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, with an overall length of 4,705 mm.
The #5 features smart’s characteristic, oblong headlights at the front and rear as well as the smart logo on the D-pillar. Dual-coloured mirrors and floating wheel caps with central smart logos, which remain upright when the wheels spin, ensure a premium feel.
Equipped with the exclusive Adventurers’ Collection, the smart #5 Summit Edition combines premium quality, practical innovations, and multifunctionality with features such as a roof light bar, an electric trailer hitch and underbody protection, a roof carrier, side steps, a side bag and a side ladder included in the package.
Technically Sophisticated Interior for Even More Premium Character
The all-new #5 offers a modern, spacious, and tech-savvy interior. ‘Zero-gravity’ front leather seats with 121 degrees of recline, V-shaped head curtain airbags, cushion airbags, and seat-integrated safety belts ensure comfort and safety. The rear features leather seats with a generous 1,060 mm of headroom, heating, adjustable seatbacks, an electric sunshield, and airplane-style LED reading lights with a “First Class” setting. A one-button comfort mode offers passengers more legroom. Accents such as oak trim and curved, oblong design elements reinforce the premium aesthetic.
Comfort features include ambient lighting with 256 colours and the ability to adjust all seats to create a king-size, queen-size, or single sleeping space in the cockpit. The entertainment system features a built-in projector paired with a Sennheiser Signature Sound System with 21 speakers including a portable one. A rising speaker with ambient lighting synchronizes with the rhythm of the music to create a complete audio-visual experience. In addition, the vehicle has 34 storage compartments, a 72-litre frunk, and expansive storage space of up to 1,530 litres in the rear.
Kai Sieber, Head of smart Design, Mercedes-Benz Design: “The #5 is a very special project for us. It represents a new era in smart’s commitment to premium design, going beyond boundaries and keeping an open mind. We stay true to our design philosophy of ‘Love, Pure and Unexpected’ – elevating the meaning of ‘Pure’ for an honest mid-size SUV design. The boxiness and the positioning of the wheels enable the customary smart ‘Body Space Index’.”
State-of-the-art Technology and an Intelligent Cockpit Experience
The interior focal point of the smart #5 is a modern HMI with an intuitive design. It is equipped with a 25.6-inch Augmented Reality Head-up Display, a 10.3-inch full-colour Ultra HD LCD instrument cluster and two 13-inch AMOLED 2.5K displays. A state-of-the-art generative AI voice assistant uses a variety of sources to provide precise answers to almost any question. Paired with smart’s intelligent avatars, the driver can control key functions with their voice alone, including phone calls and messages, music and media, climate and vehicle controls, navigation, personal settings, as well as all internet functions. A new lion avatar, Leo, guides users through the controls.
For a smooth response time, the vehicle utilizes the speed of the advanced AMD V2000 high-power computer chip. The processor excels at rendering the vehicle’s low-poly smart OS user interface, which is based on Unreal Engine and manages real-time effects that are critical for a responsive, smooth and aesthetically pleasing experience. The result is an integrated system that combines superior computing power with contemporary design, offering the user an intelligent and interactive experience that epitomizes the new model’s fusion of premium comfort and technology.
Electric Performance and Ride Quality
With its 800-volt platform, the smart #5 can reach new levels of performance in terms of charging speed and range. The #5’s 100kWh battery has a super-charging function (4C), which enables charging from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes. A range of over 740 km (CLTC)1 can be achieved, and a 220V power socket in the boot offers unlimited versatility when off the grid. In addition, the vehicle boasts several on- and off-road driving modes, including Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock.
