Smart 3
{{Short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Correct title|Smart #3|reason=#}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Smart #3
| image = Smart Hashtag 3 DSC 7992.jpg
| manufacturer = Smart Automobile
| aka =
| production = 2023–present
| assembly = China: Xi'an, Shaanxi
| designer =
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
| Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive (Brabus)
}}
| platform = Sustainable Experience Architecture
| related = Smart #1
| motor = 1× or 2× permanent magnet synchronous{{Cite web|url=https://cnevpost.com/2022/11/17/regulatory-filing-smarts-second-ev-smart-3/|title=Regulatory filing: Smart's second EV, Smart #3, coming soon|first=Lei|last=Kang/CnEVPost|date=November 17, 2022|website=CnEVPost}}
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{cvt|268|hp|PS kW|0}}
| {{cvt|422|hp|PS kW|0}} (Brabus)
}}
| battery = 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese
| range = {{cvt|420–440|km|mi}} (WLTP)
| charging = {{ubl
| 22 kW (AC)
| 150 kW (DC)
}}
| transmission = 1-speed direct-drive
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2785|mm|in|1}}{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/11/17/smart-3-unveiled-in-china-with-428-hp-and-4wd/|title=Smart #3 Unveiled In China With 428 hp And 4WD|first=Denis|last=Bobylev|date=November 17, 2022|website=CarNewsChina.com}}
| length = {{cvt|4440|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1844|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1556|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|1820|kg|lb|0}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Smart #3 (stylised as "smart #3") is a battery electric compact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/smart/359211/new-2023-smart-3-suv-leaked-chinese-homologation-filings|title=New 2023 Smart #3 SUV leaked in Chinese homologation filings|date=November 17, 2022|website=Auto Express}} It is the second vehicle produced by the joint venture. The model is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric vehicle platform developed by Geely.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/upcoming-smart-3-is-a-cool-looking-compact-electric-crossover-that-america-wont-get/|title=New Smart #3 Is A Cool-Looking Compact Electric Crossover That America Won't Get|first=Chris|last=Chilton|date=November 17, 2022|website=Carscoops}} In China, the model is marketed as the Smart Jingling #3 ({{zh|s=精灵#3|t=|p=|c=|l=Elf #3}}).
Overview
The Smart #3 debuted on 17 April 2023 at the Auto Shanghai show.{{Cite web |last=Chilton |first=Chris |date=April 17, 2023 |title=Smart #3's Slick Design Tells Us That Pulling Out Of The U.S Was A Mistake |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/04/smart-3-is-an-all-electric-tesla-model-y-rival-unveiled-at-shanghai/ |website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2023 |title=New Smart #3 SUV debuts with sleek coupe-style body |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/smart/359211/new-smart-3-suv-debuts-sleek-coupe-style-body |website=Auto Express}} The model had its European premiere at the IAA in September 2023, with sales there to begin in early 2024.{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2023 |title=Smart #3 Revealed In Vibrant Colors Ahead Of 2024 European Arrival |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/662746/smart-3-crossover-coupe-shanghai-debut/ |website=Motor1.com}}
File:Smart Hashtag 3 DSC 7995.jpg|Rear view
File:Smart 3 IAA 2023 1X7A0497.jpg|Interior
File:Smart Hashtag 3 Brabus DSC 8002.jpg|Smart #3 Brabus
File:Smart Hashtag 3 Brabus DSC 8000.jpg|Rear view (Brabus)
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Safety
{{Euro NCAP|year=2023|description=smart 3 Pro+ RWD (LHD)|adult_points=36.3|adult_percent=90|child_points=42.3|child_percent=86|pedestrian_percent=84|pedestrian_points=53|safety_points=15.4|safety_percent=85|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/79828/euroncap-2023-smart-3-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Smart 3 Test Results|overall_stars=5}}
Sales
References
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