The new generation of all-electric smart vehicles created by the Mercedes-Benz Cars / Geely Holdings joint venture will be headed to Australian customers by September.
Prices and specifications have been released by the exclusive distributor, LSH Auto Australia, the country’s largest Mercedes-Benz Cars retailer.
The six-vehicle range, headlined by the high-performance Brabus versions, will be available from LSH Auto Australia’s retail outlets in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The two launch models are the smart #1 five-door urban crossover and the smart # 3 crossover coupe, each offering a Pro+, Premium and Brabus specification.
The range begins with the smart #1 Pro+, which features, among its comprehensive specifications, 19-inch wheels, a halo panoramic roof, advanced intelligent driving with smart auto-pilot, LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a powered tailgate. It is driven by a single motor producing 200kW and 343Nm, propelling it from 0 to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.
The smart #1 Premium adds a 640W Beats sound system, fast AC charging, matrix headlights, and leather upholstery. The range-topping smart #1 Brabus boasts twin motors delivering a highly impressive 315kW and 543Nm, allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds. The smart #1 Brabus is distinguished by its sporting body style, Brabus drive mode, red brake callipers, and microfibre suede upholstery.
The smart #1 range starts at $54,900 plus on-road costs for the Pro+, the #1 Premium at $58,900 plus on-roads, and the smart #1 BRABUS at $67,900 plus on-road costs.
Joining its stablemates, the smart #3 Pro+ showcases a streamlined and sporty design with specifications similar to those of its more conventional crossover sibling. With identical power outputs to the #1, the #3 covers the 0-100km/h sprint in only 5.8 seconds, consistent with its more dynamic stance. Likewise, the smart #3 Premium mirrors its #1 sibling in external and internal specifications, taking 5.8 seconds for the 0-100km/h dash. At the pinnacle of the smart #3 range is the #3 Brabus, which gains 20-inch wheels along with the dual motor 315kW, 543Nm drivetrain, propelling it from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds.
The smart #3 range starts at $57,900 plus on-road costs for the Pro+, the #3 Premium at $61,900 plus on-road costs, and the smart #3 BRABUS at $70,900 plus on-road costs.
“The return of the smart brand with such exciting new premium EV vehicles, highlighting German design and industry-leading technology, is a very exciting time for our group,” LSH Auto Australia managing director John Good.
We are certain that the smart range will build a unique position in the Australian market for those wishing to add electric mobility to their lifestyle. When combined with our LSH Auto standard of care and customer experience, we know that smart will quickly become a very strong brand in this market.”
