smart celebrates world premiere of the Concept #1 at IAA MOBILITY 2021

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2021 IAA Munich Auto Show All-new smart Concept #1 World Premiere

(September 01, 2021, Hangzhou)The starting signal of a new era for the pioneer of electric urban mobility: with the smart Concept #1, the forerunner of the next smart generation celebrates its world premiere at the IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich. The fully electric SUV concept provides a preview of the first production model from the newly established smart Automobile Co., Ltd. which is a global joint venture of Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Automobile Group Co., Ltd. At the same time, the smart Concept #1 shows how smart as a brand is developing into a global provider of connected, battery-electric premium compact vehicles for different customer groups. Starting with the SUV, smart will expand its portfolio to the promising small- and compact-car segment.

As previously announced, the smart Concept #1 combines the iconic design typical of smart with compact exterior dimensions in a new vehicle concept that represents the brand's growing premium and high-tech aspirations. With a generously dimensioned interior, the future SUV addresses target groups such as young families who seek sustainable electric mobility as well as trendsetters of the urban avant-garde. Apart from the new design – including exceptional lighting features -the highlights of the concept are its spacious and comfortable interior as well as a high level of connectivity and vast array of advanced driver assistance features.

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All-new smart Concept #1

World premiere will be streamed live on September 5th

The world premiere of the smart Concept #1 will take place on September 5th as part of the Mercedes-Benz Pre-Night and will be broadcast as a livestream on media.mercedes-benz.com starting at 7:15 pm CET.

At the IAA MOBILITY, the smart Concept #1 will be on display as of the first press day, September 6th, at the Mercedes-Benz stand in Hall B3, and from September 7th onwards at the Mercedes-Benz Open Space Experience Landscape in a prominent location on Odeonsplatz.

About smart

Since the brand’s founding in the 1990s, smart has remained committed to its vision of exploring the best solutions for future urban mobility. In 2019, Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group established the smart global joint venture. Since then, smart has successfully renewed its brand, products, and business model, and developed into a distinctive premium electric automotive brand. It now includes an expanding product matrix and a global footprint spanning around 39 countries and regions.

In 2026, smart will focus on expanding into new markets, upgrading its smartcare customer service system, and introducing two strategic models – the smart #2 and #6. These initiatives will drive the brand into its next stage of development in its Year of Opening New Frontiers.

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