The Largest, Boldest, Boxiest smart Ever Prepare to Encounter the Unexpected Concept #5

(April 19, Hangzhou) smart, the premium all-electric intelligent auto brand has announced the arrival of an unexpected new member to its next-generation family of vehicles. For over a quarter century, smart has impressed the world and became an iconic brand of urban mobility. In the all-electric era, the smart #1 and #3 models look to the future, remain recognizably smart urban mobility solutions and explore more scenarios. Today, smart is going beyond urban confines, exploring the great outdoors and unveiling the official nomenclature of its next model with a preview of the largest, boldest, boxiest smart ever – the Concept #5. With the arrival of the Concept #5, smart is sending a message to the world - go beyond urban confines and embrace the different possibilities of life!

Think Bigger: smart Enters the Premium Mid-Size All-Electric SUV Segment

Built to boldly go beyond urban confines, the smart Concept #5 is a premium mid-size all-electric SUV, indicating the brand’s entry into a new market segment. An honest, boxy and bold design combined with outdoor-focused features and integrated equipment accessories enhance users’ enjoyment of nature, transforming excursions with the Concept #5 into luxurious experiences without sacrificing the essence of adventure. Imbued with purpose, the Concept #5 was made to encounter the unexpected. 

Larger, Bolder and Boxier, smart to the Core

Embodying the core of smart's design philosophy—Love, Pure, Unexpected, the Concept #5 represents the boldest, most muscular smart car to date, while maintaining the brand's hallmark of approachability. The dynamic design language of the vehicle communicates a harmony that is distinctly smart—modern, yet timeless. An unexpected and inspirational exterior design captures the essence of adventure, with strong bodywork complete with outdoor elements. Standing out as having a substantial street presence, with an outdoor inspired upright silhouette and distinct roof island, the vehicle’s bold and boxy stance is as much a declaration of capability as a practical statement of style. True to smart’s legacy, the Concept #5 cleverly maximizes interior space without further expanding the vehicle's footprint, thanks to reduced overhangs at both the front and rear. 

Before unveiling the production version of the #5 in the second half this year, the Concept #5 will celebrate its world premiere at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 25. Stay tuned for more information about the Concept #5 and get ready to turn every outdoor excursion into a comfortable, stylish, and unforgettable experience.

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^{About smart Automobile}

^{Since the birth of the brand in the 90s, smart has always maintained the vision of exploring the best solutions for future urban mobility. smart Automobile was officially established in 2019 with a forward-looking "China-Europe, dual home" global development strategy, and is committed to becoming a world-leading, new-premium, intelligent and all-electric auto brand.}

^{smart has completed a comprehensive renewal of its brand, product, and business model and has entered a new era of full-speed operations, accelerating the establishment of a global product development, sales and service management system. Engineering, research, and development for the new generation all-electric vehicle portfolio is led by the smart R&D team, with the Mercedes-Benz Global design team overseeing vehicle design. smart has now launched two all-electric SUV models, the smart #1 and smart #3, with deliveries underway across multiple markets in China and Europe and continued expansion into high-potential markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. From 2022 to 2025, smart will bring an all-new model to customers each year, further enriching the new generation all-electric product portfolio.}