Today, smart officially unveiled the all-new smart #5 Summit Edition and #5 Premium+ models at the world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia
smart’s most versatile vehicle to date combines outdoor-oriented features and integrated equipment accessories to perform even on unpaved roads
The exterior features a roof light bar and an electric trailer hitch, as well as the Adventurers’ Collection package, which includes an underbody protection, a roof carrier, side steps, a side bag, and a side ladder
The smart #5 is equipped with the advanced AMD V2000 high-computing-power chip that ensures a premium user experience with high-performance
August 28, 2024, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. smart, the all-electric automotive brand, has unveiled the all-new smart #5 at the world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia. With this vehicle, the brand is taking a further step towards the mobility of the future and entering the premium mid-size SUV segment.
The smart #5 is the third vehicle in the brand's all-electric portfolio. Alongside the smart #1 and #3, the smart #5 offers another premium SUV equipped with state-of-the-art electric drive, ADAS technologies and a seamless, intelligent cockpit. With the introduction of the most versatile vehicle in its product portfolio to date, smart offers yet another vehicle to meet the diverse needs of its customers worldwide.
"We are delighted to present our first-ever mid-size premium SUV, the all-new smart #5, to the world. With this new vehicle, we are expanding into a new market segment, reflecting our commitment to quality, innovation, and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. As we continue to broaden our product lineup, we remain focused on providing diverse mobility solutions that cater to different lifestyles and preferences in Europe and around the globe. This vehicle represents not only a new level of premium for smart but also an opportunity to explore new possibilities in the realm of electric mobility". Dirk Adelmann, CEO smart Europe.
smart’s Most Versatile Vehicle to Date
The smart #5 was designed by Mercedes-Benz and picks up on typical design elements of smart such as the panoramic halo roof, the frameless doors, and the short front and rear overhangs. The smart #5 has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, with an overall length of 4,705 mm.
The smart #5 features the characteristic, oblong headlights at the front and rear as well as the smart logo on the D-pillar. Dual-coloured mirrors and the floating wheel caps with the central smart logos, which remain upright when the wheels spin, ensure the premium character.
Equipped with the exclusive Adventurers' Collection, the smart #5 Summit Edition combines premium quality, practical innovations, and multifunctionality with features such as a roof light bar, an electric trailer hitch and the underbody protection, roof carrier, side steps, side bag and side ladder included in the package.
Technically Sophisticated Interior for Even More Premium Character
The all-new #5 offers a modern, spacious, and tech-savvy interior. Zero-gravity seats with 121 degrees of recline, upholstered in leather with V-shaped head curtain airbags, cushion airbags, and seat-integrated safety belts are among the highlights. In the rear, leather seats with a head room of very comfortable 1,060 mm, heating, seatback adjustment, electric sunshield, and airplane-style LED reading lights also come with a "First Class" setting, while the one-button comfort mode offers passengers more legroom. Accents such as oak wood trim and curved, oblong design elements ensure the premium character of the interior.
Comfort features include the ambient lighting with 256 colours and the ability to adjust all seats to create a king-size, queen-size, or single sleeping space in the cockpit. The entertainment system features a built-in projector paired with a Sennheiser Signature Sound System with 20 speakers and a portable speaker. The raising speaker with ambient lighting synchronizes with the rhythm of the music to create an audio-visual experience. In addition, the vehicle has 34 storage compartments, a 72-liter frunk, and spacious storage space of up to 1,530 liters in the rear.
"The #5 is a very special project for us. It represents a new era in smart’s commitment to premium design, going beyond boundaries and keeping an open mind. We stay true to our design philosophy of ‘Love, Pure and Unexpected’ - elevating the meaning of ‘Pure’ for an honest mid-size SUV design. The boxiness and the wheels in the corners enable the typical smart ‘Body Space Index’", Kai Sieber, Mercedes-Benz Design, Head of smart Design.
State-of-the-art Technology and an Intelligent Cockpit Experience
At the focal point of the interior of the smart #5 is a modern HMI with an intuitive design. It is equipped with a 25.6-inch Augmented Reality Head-up Display, a 10.3-inch full-colour Ultra HD LCD instrument cluster and two 13-inch AMOLED 2.5K displays. A state-of-the-art generative AI voice assistant enables the driver to use a variety of sources to provide precise answers to almost any question. Paired with smart's intelligent avatars, the driver can control key functions with their voice alone, including phone calls and messages, music and media, climate control, navigation, personal settings and vehicle control, as well as all internet functions. A new lion avatar, Leo, guides users through the controls.
For a smooth response time, the vehicle utilizes the power of the advanced AMD V2000 high-computing-power chip. The processor excels at rendering the vehicle's low-poly smart OS user interface, which is based on the Unreal engine and manages real-time effects that are critical for a responsive, smooth and aesthetically pleasing experience. The result is an integrated system that combines superior computing power with contemporary design, offering the user an intelligent and interactive experience that epitomizes the new model's fusion of premium comfort and technology.
Electrical Performance and Ride Quality
With the 800-volt platform, the smart #5 can reach new levels of performance in terms of charging speed and range. The 100 kWh battery of the smart #5 has a super-charging function (4C), which enables charging of up to 70% of capacity in just 15 minutes (charging from 10% to 80%). Ranges of over 740 km (CLTC)1 can be achieved and a 220 V power socket in the trunk offer unlimited versatility when off the grid. In addition, the vehicle has several on- and off-road driving modes, including Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock.
Premium Partnerships
smart recently announced new partnerships under the motto “Open Your Mind.” One is with two premium outdoor pioneers: the American bicycle brand Trek and the German outdoor brand HEIMPLANET. Together, the two brands have developed a range of products that redefine the concept of “outdoor premium.” Trek has evolved the “Madone Gen 8” bike into the “Project One,” a smart collaborative custom road bike, while HEIMPLANET has created a custom version of “THE CAVE” tent inspired by the smart #5.
Another new partner is Sennheiser, the German company for professional audio solutions. The audio experts at Sennheiser Mobility have formed a new partnership to drive the future of the in-car audio experience. They have equipped the new smart #5 with Sennheiser's patented audio algorithms, Concerto with AMBEO technology and Contrabass, to deliver an immersive experience. Sennheiser's sound philosophy is to preserve the artist's intention and present it authentically. With a peak output of over 2,000 watts, the system promises an immersive sound experience that engages the driver and passengers and brings the sound of reality to a whole new scale.
