The mash-up between Mercedes and Geely continues with the multi-functional smart #5
The all-electric car brand smart has revealed its newest model for Europe, the smart #5. Joining the smart #1 and smart #3, the new #5 – shown here in the ruggedised Summit Edition – officially goes on sale in the UK in late 2025.
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As we’ve previously noted, smart no longer stands for ultra-compact cars. The new #5 makes that plain, as this is the first-ever mid-size SUV from the brand. This sector, a bit of a misnomer to those unfamiliar with the auto market, applies to far larger cars than it implies, with even seven-seater models coming under the ‘mid-size’ bracket.
smart #5 Premium Edition and Summit Edition
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At just under 4.7m, the #5 squares up to rivals like the BMW iX3 and Audi Q4, and although smart doesn’t have the longevity and prestige of those long-standing brands, it’s been around far longer than many of its Chinese-built peers. The car’s origins are also reflected in the tech package, which include an 800-volt platform, a 100 kWh battery and a driving range of up to 366 miles (for smart #5 Pro+ model).
smart #5 Summit Edition folder access ladder
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This is the Summit Edition, which doubles down on the SUV’s off-roading credentials, bolstering the all-wheel drive platform with a roof platform, a fold-out side ladder for access, and an electric trailer hitch. Along with the Pulse edition, the car also offers five different off-road modes (Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock), along with a swift sub-five second 0-62mph sprint.
Inside the smart #5 Premium Edition
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There’s also a Premium edition, which places more emphasis on interior colour and trim quality, with less hard-wearing surfaces and chunky detailing. The smart #5 also has a widescreen digital dashboard with surfaces and forms that echo the curved design elements found on the exterior.
Inside the smart #5 Premium Edition, with its fold flat seats
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The spacious interior makes the most of the car’s long wheelbase, with storage aplenty front and rear and no less than 34 compartments scattered around the car. The smart #5 looks set to become a car camper favourite, thanks to the fold flat seating system and the ability to charge devices via the Vehicle-to-Load power capabilities. Other touches include LED reading lights, a head-up display system and 20-speaker Dolby Atmos-enabled Sennheiser audio.
The interior of the smart #5 Summit Edition
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The interior tech introduces another one of smart’s cartoonish in-car avatars, a novelty that might swiftly grate. It’s the only duff note in a debut that promises to deliver much more than its rivals.
Design detail of the smart #5 Summit Edition
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smart#5, more details at UK.smart.com
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📅 Published on: 2025-03-22 20:00:00
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