The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a
battery electric subcompact crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact ...
developed and produced by
Smart Automobile, a joint venture between
Mercedes-Benz Group and
Geely Holding. It is the first vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the
Sustainable Experience Architecture
The Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform is a modular electric vehicle platform developed by Geely Holding. The platform is planned to be deployed to Geely Holding portfolio brands along with the Smart joint venture with Daimler ...
(SEA)
electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.
Overview
The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022. It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production.
Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022.
File:Smart 1 002.jpg, Rear view)
#1 Brabus
A performance version with the
Brabus branding was unveiled in August 2022. Exterior changes includes red accents on the bumpers, intakes, door sills, mirror caps, roof and improved brake calipers to handle the extra power, and a matte gray exterior finish and black emblems. It is powered by an additional electric motor in the front to form an
all-wheel drive layout, producing a total output of with a claimed figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to . It was released in Europe in September 2022.
File:Smart 1 Brabus 001.jpg, Front view
File:Smart 1 Brabus 002.jpg, Rear view
File:Smart 1 Brabus 005.jpg, Interior
Safety
In autumn 2022, the Smart #1 was tested for
automotive safety by
Euro NCAP. It received five stars out of a possible five.
Concept
The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the
2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021.
References
External links
Official press release
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Cars introduced in 2022
Mini sport utility vehicles
Crossover sport utility vehicles
Production electric cars
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Electric concept cars