Engineering:Smart 1
| Smart #1 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Smart Automobile |
| Production | 2022–present[1] |
| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi[2] |
| Designer | Yi Gao and Mohammad Aminiyekta[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Platform | Sustainable Experience Architecture |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
| Battery | 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese[4] |
| Electric range | 420–440 km (260–270 mi) (WLTP) |
| Plug-in charging | 22 kW (AC) 150 kW (DC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) |
| Width | 1,822 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,636 mm (64.4 in) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Smart EQ Forfour |
The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV 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 (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.[5][6][7] In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 (Chinese: 精灵#1; literally: 'Elf #1').
Overview
The production version was unveiled on 7 April 2022.[8][9] It was developed under the codename HX11, with Mercedes-Benz providing the design while Geely handled engineering and production.[10][11]
Prices for the European market were announced in September 2022.[12]
Rear view
Interior
#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.[13][14] It is powered by an additional 115 kW (156 PS; 154 hp) electric motor in the front to form an all-wheel drive layout, producing a total output of 315 kW (428 PS; 422 hp) with a claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to 400 km (249 mi). It was released in Europe in September 2022.[15]
Front view
Rear view
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.[16]
Concept
The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021.[17][18]
Smart Concept #1 (front view)
Smart Concept #1 (rear view)
References
- ↑ Zhang, Phate (April 27, 2022). "Smart #1 launched in China, gets over 10,000 pre-orders in 24 hours". https://cnevpost.com/2022/04/27/smart-1-launched-in-china-gets-over-10000-pre-orders-in-24-hours/.
- ↑ "Smart teases compact electric SUV to be built in China" (in en). 2021-05-25. https://europe.autonews.com/munich-auto-show/smart-teases-compact-electric-suv-be-built-china.
- ↑ "008668594-0021". https://euipo.europa.eu/copla/bulletin/data/detail/rcd/008668594_0021/2021_188.
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (2022-04-07). "smart #1 Revealed With Five Seats, 66-kWh Battery, 272 PS, RWD" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/news/smart-1-revealed-with-five-seats-66-kwh-battery-272-ps-rwd-185889.html.
- ↑ Brodie, James (2022-02-10). "Smart #1 name confirmed for 2022 electric compact SUV" (in en). https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/smart/357322/smart-1-name-confirmed-2023-compact-electric-suv.
- ↑ Bruce, Chris (2022-02-10). "Smart #1 Is Really The Name Of This New Crossover EV" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/566703/smart-1-ev-name-debut/.
- ↑ Page, Felix (2022-02-10). "New Smart #1 electric crossover confirmed for 2022 launch" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-smart-1-electric-crossover-confirmed-2022-launch.
- ↑ "New Smart #1 is 268bhp spearhead for brand's all-EV relaunch" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-smart-1-268bhp-spearhead-brands-all-ev-relaunch.
- ↑ "smart celebrates the start of tomorrow's mobility today with the world premiere of the all-new compact SUV – smart #1" (in en). https://media.smart.com/eu/smart-celebrates-the-start-of-tomorrows-mobility-today-with-the-world-premiere-of-the-all-new-compact-suv--smart-1/.
- ↑ "Geely Group future models - Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart and Proton" (in en-US). 2022-04-14. https://www.just-auto.com/features/geely-group-future-models-lotus-lynk-co-smart-and-proton/.
- ↑ "Smart #1 small EV signals Mercedes-Geely brand's reboot" (in en). 2022-04-08. https://europe.autonews.com/cars-concepts/smart-1-small-ev-signals-mercedes-geely-brands-reboot.
- ↑ "Smart announces prices for the #1" (in en-US). 2022-09-28. https://www.electrive.com/2022/09/28/smart-announces-prices-for-the-1/.
- ↑ "Smart #1 Brabus Shows Its Sporty Side Ahead Of August 26 Debut". Carscoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/smart-1-brabus-shows-its-sporty-side-ahead-of-august-26-debut/. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- ↑ "2023 Smart #1 Brabus Packs A 422 HP Punch Despite Subtle Looks". August 27, 2022. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/2023-smart-1-brabus-packs-a-422-hp-punch-despite-subtle-looks/.
- ↑ "New Smart #1 EV SUV revealed in 428hp Brabus trim: price, specs and release date" (in en). https://www.carwow.co.uk/smart/news/5321/new-smart-ev-electric-eq-suv-price-specs-release-date.
- ↑ Stefan Leichsenring (2022-11-16). "EuroNCAP-Crashtests von Tesla Model S, Nio ET7 und vielen anderen". https://insideevs.de/news/621996/euroncap-crashtest-tesla-nio-hyundai/.
- ↑ "Premiere of the smart Concept #1: preview of the first series-production model of the new smart generation" (in en). https://media.smart.com/eu/premiere-of-the-smart-concept-1-preview-of-the-first-series-production-model-of-the-new-smart-generation/.
- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (2021-09-06). "Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/531092/smart-concept-1-munich-reveal/.
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