Do you remember the advertising campaign for Mercedes-Benz in which it was announced that something was happening in the brand? With it, the Bavarian house gave a 180-degree turn to its image to address a younger audience. The reason for such a change was simple: his customers were getting older and they wanted to be more attractive to audiences that until now had not thought of them to buy a car. Well, something like this is happening in Smart...
since he was born, Smart has focused on small vehicles. However, her accounts did not add up and those responsible for her did not know what to do with her to keep her alive. Until Geely arrived with her bulging portfolio and took over 50% of the shares to shape a new brand. Thanks to them the #1 but in a matter of a few days a second novelty will come to light. Its about Smart # 3 which we already told you about, but in a different way…
The Smart #3 is scheduled to make its official debut at the Shanghai Auto Show to be held in April…
If you do a bit of memory you will remember that not long ago we told you about a new Smart model. To be exact of a electric crossover (or SUV) with coupe-like bodywork and internal development code HC11. The fact is that shortly after, thanks to the Chinese authorities, a series of photos confirmed it. And to further the satisfaction of fans of the brand, and of the new #1, we must say that this HC11 is almost a clone of it...
The main difference between Smart #3, which is what it will be called, compared to #1 is its size.. And, of course, the roof line because, as we have previously indicated, its body is of the coupe type. In addition, all that graphic material also concealed a secret: the size of #3 is like that of an EQA so the brand says goodbye to small models with this new creation. The rest of the details, for their part, are an open secret…
Yes, because the leaked information along with the photos advertised two powertrain options. There would be an access version with 152 CV and a more capable one with 268 CV of power. This could be so because it will be based on the #1 Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform created by Geely. Therefore, it is understandable that in the range there will be versions with a single motor and others with a dual motor and even with improved batteries compared to the small one.
Be that as it may, everything points to the fact that the Smart #3 will officially debut on April 17. The Shanghai Auto Show will be one of the most important events for Chinese manufacturers. Therefore, it is a matter of a few days that the secrets of the new Smart see the light. For example, knowing if it will arrive, or not, in Europe even though they have already said that It is in the process of homologation in the European Union... Patience…
Source - Smart by Facebook - Automotive News
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 272 - 428 hp
- Consumer goods 16,7 - 17,9l/100km
- Assessment 4,5