Smart has seemingly decided that enough is enough, revealing a new EV that is far bigger than what you expect from the German marque.
The Smart #1 is an all-electric crossover designed to rival the likes of the Hyundai Kona.
The #1 name, which we’re still not actually sure how you pronounce (do you say ‘hashtag?), emphasises a change in the tide for Smart.
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No more tiny, two-seater go-karts; Smart is going big. The #1 is the first car to wear the Smart badge since 2014, and it symbolises the future direction of the brand.
A rear-mounted electric motor is powered by a 66kWh battery, giving the #1 a decent 200kW of power and 343Nm of torque.
According to international reports, the car can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just under seven seconds. Top speed is 180 km/h.
The range isn’t fantastic but still solid. You can expect between 420 and 440 km on a single charge.
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The best part is that you can seat five people inside and have extra legroom. It’s slightly longer than a Kona, measuring 4270mm.
Much like the exterior, the inside is pretty basic. There’s the standard 12-inch touchscreen and a digital cluster behind the wheel. Hopefully, Smart offer different colour designs because the white and black option shown in their photographs aren’t the most attractive.
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It’s not guaranteed to come to New Zealand, but you never know.
First, we want to know how you pronounce it.
The ‘Hashtag 1’ sure does have a catchy ring to it.