Smart 3

The Smart #3 (stylised as "smart #3") is a battery electric compact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding.[3] It is the second vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.[4]

Smart #3
Smart #3 at 2023 Auto Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerSmart Automobile
Production2023 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Xi'an, Shaanxi
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformSustainable Experience Architecture
RelatedSmart 1
Powertrain
Electric motor1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous[1]
Power output
  • 268 hp (272 PS; 200 kW)
  • 422 hp (428 PS; 315 kW) (Brabus)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese
Range420–440 km (260–270 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging22 kW (AC)
150 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,785 mm (109.6 in)[2]
Length4,440 mm (174.8 in)[2]
Width1,844 mm (72.6 in)[2]
Height1,556 mm (61.3 in)[2]
Curb weight2,305 kg (5,082 lb)[2]

The Smart #3 debuted on April 17, 2023 at the Auto Shanghai show.[5][6] The model will have its European premiere at the IAA in September 2023, with sales there to begin in early 2024.[7]

Overview
Rear view

In November 2022, the design was leaked as China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology requires manufacturers to provide photos and data of the vehicles before selling them domestically.[8]

References
  1. Kang/CnEVPost, Lei (November 17, 2022). "Regulatory filing: Smart's second EV, Smart #3, coming soon". CnEVPost.
  2. Bobylev, Denis (November 17, 2022). "Smart #3 Unveiled In China With 428 hp And 4WD". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. "New 2023 Smart #3 SUV leaked in Chinese homologation filings". Auto Express. November 17, 2022.
  4. Chilton, Chris (November 17, 2022). "New Smart #3 Is A Cool-Looking Compact Electric Crossover That America Won't Get". Carscoops.
  5. Chilton, Chris (April 17, 2023). "Smart #3's Slick Design Tells Us That Pulling Out Of The U.S Was A Mistake". Carscoops.
  6. "New Smart #3 SUV debuts with sleek coupe-style body". Auto Express. April 17, 2023.
  7. "Smart #3 Revealed In Vibrant Colors Ahead Of 2024 European Arrival". Motor1.com. April 17, 2023.
  8. "Smart #3 (2023). Premières photos du SUV compact électrique". www.largus.fr. November 17, 2022.


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