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Smart #3 crossover to debut on April 17 at Shanghai Auto Show

Smart #3 crossover to debut on April 17 at Shanghai Auto Show

Leaked images revealed the EV’s design in November.

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Watch Smart Brabus #1 fail the moose test spectacularly

Watch Smart Brabus #1 fail the moose test spectacularly

Driving it looks like a lot of fun but it's probably not that safe.

By Brian Potter 07 March 2023

The new Smart #1 happens to be surprisingly safe: Euro NCAP results

The new Smart #1 happens to be surprisingly safe: Euro NCAP results

The Smart #1 gets not only 5 stars overall, but also 96% for Adult Occupant protection.

By Mark Kane 19 November 2022

2023 Smart #3 electric SUV leaks online in China

2023 Smart #3 electric SUV leaks online in China

It may be badged a Smart, so you would think it’s small, but actually it’s around the same size as a Mercedes-Benz EQA.

By Andrei Nedelea 19 November 2022

05:24 Lifestyle

Smart Car gets overlanding conversion with roof tent, stove, and sink

Smart Car gets overlanding conversion with roof tent, stove, and sink

This Smart overlander might be tiny but is full of features.

By Brian Potter 24 August 2022

Aftermarket / Tuning

Smart #1 getting Brabus makeover with possible AWD for China

Smart #1 getting Brabus makeover with possible AWD for China

It wears special aesthetic upgrades and could wield dual electric motors with over 400 combined bhp.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2022

Second new Smart EV spied in China... with Brabus seats

Second new Smart EV spied in China... with Brabus seats

This one is not a crossover, but a sporty looking hatchback / fastback instead.

By Brian Potter 22 April 2022

Wild Smart Fortwo is part city car, part monster truck, all brilliant

Wild Smart Fortwo is part city car, part monster truck, all brilliant

8-inch suspension lift, 30-inch off-road tyres, and attitude to spare.

By Brian Potter 19 April 2022

Smart #1 debuts as a cute electric crossover with 268 bhp

Smart #1 debuts as a cute electric crossover with 268 bhp

The company didn’t announce when it would go on sale.

By Brian Potter 07 April 2022

2023 Smart #1 teased for the last time ahead of 7 April premiere

2023 Smart #1 teased for the last time ahead of 7 April premiere

The biggest Smart ever will be a crossover, of course.

By Brian Potter 01 April 2022

Smart #1 spied with pop-out door handles, red brake callipers

Smart #1 spied with pop-out door handles, red brake callipers

Getting ready for an April debut.

By Brian Potter 28 March 2022

Smart #1 production version to debut in early April: report

Smart #1 production version to debut in early April: report

It will be assembled in China and will be available in the UK.

By Anthony Karr 05 March 2022

Smart #1 is really the name of this new crossover EV

Smart #1 is really the name of this new crossover EV

This is the first product between the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely for the reorganised Smart brand.

By Brian Potter 11 February 2022

2023 Smart electric supermini crossover will look a lot like this

2023 Smart electric supermini crossover will look a lot like this

This rendering is based on the design patents Smart filed with the EUIPO last year and the Concept #1.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Smart EQ ForFour production ends to make room for future growth

Smart EQ ForFour production ends to make room for future growth

A sad day for Smart fans.

By Brian Potter 03 January 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Smart EQ ForFour production comes to an end

Smart EQ ForFour production comes to an end

The brand will get an all-new crossover/SUV in 2022.

By Mark Kane 02 January 2022

Smart production crossover takes after concept #1 in design patents

Smart production crossover takes after concept #1 in design patents

Patents filed with the EUIPO show that Smart's first crossover borrows a lot from the concept.

By Brian Potter 07 October 2021

Smart Concept #1 arrives in Munich as not-so-small electric crossover

Smart Concept #1 arrives in Munich as not-so-small electric crossover

It's roughly as large as the Mini Countryman.

By Adrian Padeanu 05 September 2021

UK: Smart EQ ForTwo Racing Green Edition costs Tesla Model 3 money

UK: Smart EQ ForTwo Racing Green Edition costs Tesla Model 3 money

British Racing Green is always a brilliant colour to have on your car, especially when it’s combined with Brabus upgrades.

By Dan Mihalascu 23 July 2021

Smart teases larger all-electric crossover concept

Smart teases larger all-electric crossover concept

It will debut this September.

By Anthony Alaniz 17 July 2021

18:42 Aftermarket / Tuning

Watch a guy build a Suzuki Hayabusa-engined Smart car in 18 minutes

Watch a guy build a Suzuki Hayabusa-engined Smart car in 18 minutes

A yearlong build in less than half an hour.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 14 July 2021

Smart electric mini-SUV teased, goes on sale in 2023

Smart electric mini-SUV teased, goes on sale in 2023

Photos and sketches show a good looking small crossover that doesn’t appear to have a front grille.

By Andrei Nedelea 20 May 2021

Mercedes and Geely to unveil Smart electric SUV concept in September

Mercedes and Geely to unveil Smart electric SUV concept in September

It's sized to compete against the Mini Countryman.

By Jacob Oliva 07 March 2021

Remember Smart? It's switching from cute city cars to SUVs

Remember Smart? It's switching from cute city cars to SUVs

The brand's first new model will be developed with Geely.

By Anthony Karr 16 January 2021

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