Smart 3

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Smart #3
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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]

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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%
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Adult occupant:36.390%
Child occupant:42.386%
Pedestrian:5384%
Safety assist:15.485%

Sales

YearChina
202415,575 [9]

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
  9. "December, 2024 auto sales of smart _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.