The Smart #1

[thetapeworm]

https://uk.smart.com/en/

Available to order from December, deliveries expected mid 2023 - a Mercedes / Geely collaboration that seems to give a minimalist, slightly awkward, design but with decent range and cabin space.

0-60 mooted at being around 6 seconds.

I'm not sure if it's been discussed here already (I searched but found nothing) but it seems like the sort of thing that could work for a lot of people, for me it's like the Huawei of electric cars, it seems as well built and premium as higher-end stuff but potentially comes in at a lower price point that other "flagships".


https://topelectricsuv.com/news/smart/smart-electr...

There's already talk of a ~400hp Brabus version with dual motors and AWD...

Edited by thetapeworm on Tuesday 13th September 17:38

Edited by thetapeworm on Tuesday 13th September 21:33

[Richyboy]

I wonder if it will have the latest CTP batteries, qilin.

[Europa Jon]

Another EV in the mix can only be a good thing.

[raspy]

It comes with one of the most important features we require in a modern vehicle :-)

"With 64 colours and 20 illumination levels, you can adjust the lights as you see fit – and even select pre-configured modes such as welcome mode to greet your passengers in style."

[thetapeworm]

raspy said:

It comes with one of the most important features we require in a modern vehicle :-)

"With 64 colours and 20 illumination levels, you can adjust the lights as you see fit – and even select pre-configured modes such as welcome mode to greet your passengers in style."

[Krikkit]

Looks good to me, about 100x more appealing than the eBINI

[ajprice]

There are a few reviews and videos out today of the standard 2wd car and Brabus 4wd car. The Brabus has 422bhp and does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.

Edited by ajprice on Wednesday 28th September 18:52

[Frimley111R]

Nice but looks nothing like a SMART of any kind. It could have any badge on it.

[DonkeyApple]

Frimley111R said:

Nice but looks nothing like a SMART of any kind. It could have any badge on it.

You're missing the point. It's a sophisticated, on trend re imagination of the visual perception of a Smart car, making reference, paying homage and taking inspiration from how an earlier Smart car would have looked if it looked like this car.

[Frimley111R]

DonkeyApple said:

Frimley111R said:

Nice but looks nothing like a SMART of any kind. It could have any badge on it.

You're missing the point. It's a sophisticated, on trend re imagination of the visual perception of a Smart car, making reference, paying homage and taking inspiration from how an earlier Smart car would have looked if it looked like this car.

I'm clearly not sophisticated, imaginative or trendy enough for one

[Earthdweller]

A 2.5 tonne £50k Smart car !

Now I know the world has lost the plot