The Smart #1 (stylised as "smart #1") is a
battery electric subcompact crossover SUV
Subcompact crossover SUV is an Car classification, 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 plat ...
developed and produced by
Smart Automobile
Smart (stylized in lowercase) is a German automotive brand, marque established in 1994. Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 2019 and aimed at producing Smart-bad ...
, a joint venture between
Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (formerly Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler, and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive company headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacturers. Daimler-B ...
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. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1 ().
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 Premium – h 12022023.jpg, Rear view
File:Smart ♯1 1X7A7032.jpg, Interior
Concept Car
The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the
2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) on September 5 in Munich, with features like concealed electric door handles, frameless doors, and a floating halo roof. It has a drag coefficient of 0.29. The concept emphasized digitalization with extensive connectivity features and over-the-air updates.
File:Smart Concept No.1 IAA 2021 1X7A0181.jpg, Smart Concept #1 Front View
File:Smart Concept No.1 IAA 2021 1X7A0180.jpg, Smart Concept #1 Rear View
First generation (2022)
The Smart #1 is equipped with a 12.8-inch touchscreen with a customizable user interface and ambient lighting. The vehicle offers connectivity through a dedicated app and an AI-based voice control system. It is powered by a electric motor. Charging options include 22kW AC charging and DC fast charging. Safety features include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a range of safety technologies.
Lines:
* Pure
* Pure+
* Pro
* Pro+
* Premium
* Pulse
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Brabus
Brabus GmbH ( stylized in uppercase) is a German automotive aftermarket high-performance tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr area). Brabus specialises mainly in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles. They have also modified othe ...
#1 Brabus
A performance version with the
Brabus
Brabus GmbH ( stylized in uppercase) is a German automotive aftermarket high-performance tuning company founded in 1977 in Bottrop (Ruhr area). Brabus specialises mainly in Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles. They have also modified othe ...
branding was unveiled in August 2022. The edition offers a sportier driving experience with enhanced performance features. 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 grey exterior finish and black emblems. It is powered by an additional electric motor in the front to form an
all-wheel drive
An all-wheel drive vehicle (AWD vehicle) is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all its wheels, whether full-time or on-demand.
Types
The most common forms of all-wheel drive are:
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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.
Feature Table
Safety
Sales
References
External links
Official press release
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