Smart 1 Explained

Smart #1
Manufacturer:Smart Automobile
Production:2022–present[1]
Assembly:China: Xi'an, Shaanxi[2]
Designer:Yi Gao and Mohammad Aminiyekta[3]
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:Sustainable Experience Architecture
Motor:1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous
Transmission:1-speed direct-drive
Battery:66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese[4]
Electric Range:420– (WLTP)
Charging:22 kW (AC)
150 kW (DC)
Predecessor:Smart EQ Forfour
Wheelbase:27501NaN1
Length:42701NaN1
Width:18221NaN1
Height:16361NaN1
Weight:18200NaN0
Sp:uk

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 .

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]

#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 grey exterior finish and black emblems.[13] [14] It is powered by an additional 1150NaN0 electric motor in the front to form an all-wheel drive layout, producing a total output of 3150NaN0 with a claimed NaN0NaN0 figure of 3.9 seconds. The range is decreased to 4000NaN0. It was released in Europe in September 2022.[15]

Concept

The vehicle was previewed by the Concept #1, which was showcased at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) in September 2021.[16] [17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smart #1 launched in China, gets over 10,000 pre-orders in 24 hours. Phate. Zhang. April 27, 2022. CnEVPost.
  2. Web site: 2021-05-25. Smart teases compact electric SUV to be built in China. 2022-02-11. Automotive News Europe. en.
  3. Web site: 008668594-0021 . 2022-04-08 . .
  4. Web site: Panait . Mircea . 2022-04-07 . smart #1 Revealed With Five Seats, 66-kWh Battery, 272 PS, RWD . 2022-04-08 . autoevolution . en.
  5. Web site: Brodie. James. 2022-02-10. Smart #1 name confirmed for 2022 electric compact SUV. 2022-02-11. Auto Express. en.
  6. Web site: Bruce. Chris. 2022-02-10. Smart #1 Is Really The Name Of This New Crossover EV. 2022-02-11. Motor1.com. en.
  7. News: Page. Felix. 2022-02-10. New Smart #1 electric crossover confirmed for 2022 launch. 2022-02-11. Autocar. en.
  8. Web site: New Smart #1 is 268bhp spearhead for brand's all-EV relaunch . 2022-04-08 . Autocar . en.
  9. Web site: smart celebrates the start of tomorrow's mobility today with the world premiere of the all-new compact SUV – smart #1 . 2022-04-08 . smart celebrates the start of tomorrow's mobility today with the world premiere of the all-new compact SUV – smart #1 . en.
  10. Web site: 2022-04-14 . Geely Group future models - Lotus, Lynk & Co, smart and Proton . 2022-04-23 . Just Auto . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-04-08 . Smart #1 small EV signals Mercedes-Geely brand's reboot . 2022-08-15 . Automotive News Europe . en.
  12. Web site: 2022-09-28 . Smart announces prices for the #1 . 2022-09-29 . electrive.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Smart #1 Brabus Shows Its Sporty Side Ahead Of August 26 Debut . Carscoops . 2022-08-18.
  14. Web site: 2023 Smart #1 Brabus Packs A 422 HP Punch Despite Subtle Looks. August 27, 2022. Carscoops.
  15. Web site: New Smart #1 EV SUV revealed in 428hp Brabus trim: price, specs and release date . 2022-09-29 . carwow.co.uk . en.
  16. Web site: Premiere of the smart Concept #1: preview of the first series-production model of the new smart generation . 2022-02-11 . Smart . en.
  17. Web site: Padeanu . Adrian . 2021-09-06 . Smart Concept #1 Arrives In Munich As Not-So-Small Electric Crossover . 2022-02-11 . Motor1.com . en.