Smart #5: Escape Forward - and Out of the City

No more small cars, Smart now wants to play with the big players: After the joint venture between Geely and Mercedes phased out the Fortwo microcar in the spring, a new addition from a completely different vehicle class is now coming: With the #5, Smart plans to enter the upscale mid-range segment starting in 2025, according to the company. Priced to start reportedly under 50,000 euros, there will then be an electric SUV that, at 4.71 meters in length, is even slightly larger than a Mercedes GLC. According to the manufacturer, this is enough for five comfortable seats, a trunk with a capacity of more than 1,500 liters, and a 72-liter front trunk. Many displays and more than 700 kilometers of range Always on board will be a large head-up display with augmented reality technology and three screens in the cockpit. Additionally, Smart is installing a 220-volt socket in the trunk.

For Those Who Need It: Sleeping Space in the Car

A highlight according to the manufacturer are the zero-gravity seats with a 121-degree recline angle, covered in leather and featuring V-shaped curtain airbags, cushion airbags, and seat-integrated safety belts. In the rear, the leather seats are equipped with a headroom of 1,060 mm, heating, seat back adjustment, electric sunshade, and LED reading light. The "First Class" setting is a one-button comfort mode that also offers passengers more legroom. Accents like oak wood and curved, elongated design elements are intended to enhance the high-quality character of the interior.

As another highlight, the China-Schwaben present the ambient lighting with 256 colors and the ability to adjust all seats so that a king-size, queen-size, or single sleeping space is created in the cockpit. The entertainment system features a built-in projector in combination with a Sennheiser Signature Sound System with 20 speakers. The retractable speaker with ambient lighting synchronizes with the rhythm of the music to create an audiovisual experience. Additionally, the vehicle has 34 storage compartments, a 72-liter frunk, and 1,530 liters of storage space in the rear.