Smart 3

Last updated

Smart #3
Smart 3 IAA 2023 1X7A0496.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Smart Automobile
Production2023–present
AssemblyChina: Xi'an, Shaanxi
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Sustainable Experience Architecture
Related Smart #1
Powertrain
Electric motor 1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous [1]
Power output
  • 268 hp (272 PS; 200 kW)
  • 422 hp (428 PS; 315 kW) (Brabus)
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive
Battery 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese
Range420–440 km (260–270 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 22 kW (AC)
  • 150 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,785 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 weight 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) [2]

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]

Contents

Overview

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

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
smart 3 Pro+ RWD (LHD) (2023) [8]
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant:36.390%
Child occupant:42.386%
Pedestrian:5384%
Safety assist:15.485%

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geely</span> Chinese automotive conglomerate

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZGH), commonly known as Geely Holding, is a Chinese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The company is privately owned by Chinese entrepreneur Li Shufu, and mainly engaged in the automotive industry.

Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.(CCAG) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Jiangbei, Chongqing. Changan Automobile traces its origins back to 1862 when Li Hongzhang set up a military supply factory, the Shanghai Foreign Gun Bureau. It was not until 1959 when the factory was repurposed to manufacture Changjiang Type 46 jeep that it became an automobile manufacturer. It is currently the smallest of the "Big Four" state-owned car manufacturers of China, namely: SAIC Motor, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Automobile, with car sales of 5.37 million, 3.50 million, 3.28 million and 2.30 million in 2021 respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Livan Automotive</span> Chinese automotive brand

Livan Automotive is a joint venture company between Lifan Group and Geely Qizheng, a company owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH). The brand was founded in 2022 following a merger between Geely-owned Maple and Lifan Technology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Smart 1</span> Battery electric subcompact crossover SUV

The 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. In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #1.

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, also commonly known as Geely Auto is a publicly traded automotive company predominantly owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH) group. It owns the eponymous Geely Auto brand and partly owns Lynk & Co, Proton Cars and Zeekr brands. The company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Shenzhen BYD New Energy Co., Ltd., trading as Denza, is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specialising in luxury electric cars and a joint venture between BYD Auto Industry and the Mercedes-Benz Group. Founded in May 2010, in late 2014 the company introduced its first model, the Denza EV. The car was initially put on sale in selected Chinese cities only. In late 2021, Denza underwent a restructuring as Mercedes-Benz reduced its share to 10%, while BYD held the rest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aeolus (marque)</span> Chinese automobile company

Aeolus is an automobile brand owned by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company, a division of Dongfeng Motor Group. The brand was launched in July 2009 using the Fengshen name, and was later renamed to Aeolus as the English name, while the Chinese name remained the same.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cupra Tavascan</span> Motor vehicle

The Cupra Tavascan is an battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) to be produced by Volkswagen Anhui, a joint venture between Volkswagen (75%) and Chinese company JAC Group (25%), and sold by Cupra, a subsidiary of SEAT.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Li Auto</span> Chinese car company

Li Auto Inc. is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Beijing, with manufacturing facilities in Changzhou. Founded by Li Xiang in 2015, the company mainly builds electric vehicles that use range extenders for a power supply. Li Auto has vehicle manufacturing, engineering, and design services located in Changzhou, Jiangsu with corporate headquarters and research and development located in Beijing.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hyundai Bayon</span> Subcompact crossover SUV

The Hyundai Bayon is a five-door subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The Bayon is based on the third-generation i20 and is not offered with all-wheel drive.

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., trading as Leapmotor, is a Chinese startup automobile manufacturer headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializing in developing electric vehicles. The company was founded in 2015, and sold its first vehicles in 2019. In 2023, Stellantis acquired 20 percent stake of Leapmotor, and plans to sell Leapmotor vehicles in Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sustainable Experience Architecture</span> Motor vehicle platform

The Sustainable Experience Architecture platform is a modular electric vehicle platform developed by Zeekr Technology Europe, a company based in Gothenburg, Sweden within Geely Automobile Holdings group of companies. The platform is used in Geely Holding portfolio brands along with the Smart joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Polestar 3</span> Battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV

The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, released in 2024. The 3 is the first vehicle to use the all-new SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Toyota bZ4X</span> Battery electric compact crossover SUV

The Toyota bZ4X, also marketed in Japan, Australia, US, Canada, Europe, and China as the Subaru Solterra, is a battery electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by Toyota. The vehicle debuted in April 2021 as the "bZ4X Concept". It is the first vehicle to be based on the e-TNGA platform co-developed by Toyota and Subaru, and the brand's first model to be part of their Toyota bZ series of zero-emissions vehicles.

The Toyota bZ series is a family of battery electric vehicles (BEV) manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in April 2021 alongside the bZ4X Concept. The bZ series is a part of Toyota's plan to introduce 15 battery electric vehicle models by 2025, seven of which are from the bZ series. Vehicles from the bZ series make use of the e-TNGA platform co-developed with Subaru.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Renault Austral</span> Compact crossover SUV

The Renault Austral is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Renault. It was unveiled in March 2022 as a successor to the Kadjar, and built on the third-generation CMF-CD platform. It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. Production began in July 2022 in Spain at the Palencia plant.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buick Electra E5</span> Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV

The Buick Electra E5 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by SAIC-GM under the Buick brand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BYD Song L EV</span> Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV

The BYD Song L EV is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Part of the BYD Song family under the 'Dynasty Series' product line-up, the Song L has the largest footprint among other Song vehicles. While the vehicle shares the same name with the BYD Song L DM-i, both models have minimal relation in styling and mechanical components.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honda e:NP2</span> Battery electric compact crossover SUVs produced by Dongfeng Honda and GAC Honda

The Honda e:NP2 and Honda e:NS2 are battery electric low-roof compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced since 2024 by GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda respectively, which are joint ventures of Honda in China. Both vehicles are marketed solely in China. The e:NP2 went on sale in April 2024, while the e:NS2 followed in June 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Smart 5</span> Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV

The Smart #5 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. It will be the third vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.

References

  1. Kang/CnEVPost, Lei (November 17, 2022). "Regulatory filing: Smart's second EV, Smart #3, coming soon". CnEVPost.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 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. https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/79828/euroncap-2023-smart-3-datasheet.pdf