Close Menu
I Really Like This Car
  • Automobile
  • Automotive
  • Design
  • Self Driving
  • Luxury
  • Supercar
  • EV
  • Motorcycle
  • Exclusives

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative Articles from I Really Like this Car about Automotives & Supercars.

What's Hot

Indian Motorcycle Malaysia official brand launch

June 22, 2025

This Was The Last Carbureted Engine Sold Latest In America

June 22, 2025

Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a much bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha

June 21, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
I Really Like This Car
HOME Login
  • Automobile

    Indian Motorcycle Malaysia official brand launch

    June 22, 2025

    This Was The Last Carbureted Engine Sold Latest In America

    June 22, 2025

    Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a much bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha

    June 21, 2025

    TNB recent electricity tariff calculation from July 2025

    June 21, 2025

    NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Receives Automotive Bomb Death Threat Despite Not Owning A Automotive

    June 20, 2025
  • Automotive

    7 Essential Accessories for Skilled Automotive Hauling : Automotive Addicts

    June 21, 2025

    Stop-drive order issued for Citroën C3, DS 3 models over airbag risk

    June 21, 2025

    EV Prices: Up for Used, Down for Recent in May – Green Fleet

    June 20, 2025

    Holden Group launches latest Renault, Dacia dealership in King’s Lynn

    June 19, 2025

    The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Fleet Operations – FleetTakes

    June 19, 2025
  • Design

    Designing body kits and accessories

    April 11, 2025

    Designing for a startup automotive company

    February 18, 2025

    Our recent drive luggage website driveluggage.com shall be up and running in April.

    January 15, 2025

    Enhance your drive experience with bespoke automotive luggage |

    December 18, 2024

    Designing for an iconic marque

    December 11, 2024
  • Self Driving
  • Luxury
  • Supercar
  • EV
  • Motorcycle
  • Exclusives
I Really Like This Car
Home»Automobile»Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia because it abandons tiny automotive roots
Automobile

Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia because it abandons tiny automotive roots

Jordan MulachBy Jordan MulachAugust 12, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
Smart Debuting Model Y Rival In Australia As It Abandons
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Smart will reveal the latest model in its global lineup in Australia, ahead of its two existing SUVs happening sale locally.

Smart – known for its quirky city cars and now co-owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely – will unveil the #5 electric SUV to the world in August 28 in Brisbane, coinciding with the local media launch of the Smart #1 and #3.

Global deliveries of the Smart #5 will begin in Europe throughout 2025, though it’s not known when the EV is attributable to go on sale in Australia.

While Smart has teased the #5 in a series of design sketches, the electrical SUV was uncovered and detailed earlier this yr in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing.

Reported by automotive outlet CarNewsChina, the Smart #5 will measure 4705mm long, 1920mm wide, and 1705mm tall – 46mm shorter, 58mm narrower and 81mm taller than a Tesla Model Y.

Based on an 800V EV platform, the Smart #5 will reportedly be offered with a selection of two single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrains and two dual-motor all-wheel drive ones.

  • Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia as it abandons tiny car roots

Rear-wheel drive examples will produce either 250kW or 267kW, paired with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries unlocking as much as 700km of driving range on China’s lenient CLTC lab test cycle.

All-wheel drive models are tipped to feature a 165kW front electric motor and a 267kW or 310kW rear motor, bringing total outputs as much as 432kW or 475kW in flagship guise, resulting in predictions of a sub-three second 0-100km/h time.

All-wheel drive examples can even use a nickel cobalt manganese battery pack, though driving range figures are yet to be announced. 

Smart has requested approval for wheels starting from 18 to 21 inches for the #5.

  • Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia as it abandons tiny car roots
    Smart Concept #5
  • Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia as it abandons tiny car roots

While it’s not yet known when – or if – the Smart #5 might be sold in Australia, its smaller #1 and #3 siblings are attributable to go on sale next month through Mercedes-Benz retailer LSH Auto, with three variants of every electric SUV being offered to local buyers.

Prices range from $54,900 to $70,900, making each models cheaper than the Volvo EX30 which uses the identical underpinnings.

Smart’s return to Australia comes almost a decade after it departed the local market in 2015.

Fellow Geely-owned brands Volvo, Polestar and Lotus already sell EVs here, while EV-only Zeekr can also be gearing up for an area launch.


This Article First Appeared At www.carexpert.com.au

abandons Australia Car debuting Model rival Roots smart tiny
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
Previous ArticleLatest Automobile Preview: 2025 GMC Terrain : Automotive Addicts
Next Article Best coupes under $100K for 2024 and 2025
Jordan Mulach

Related Posts

Indian Motorcycle Malaysia official brand launch

June 22, 2025

This Was The Last Carbureted Engine Sold Latest In America

June 22, 2025

Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a much bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha

June 21, 2025

7 Essential Accessories for Skilled Automotive Hauling : Automotive Addicts

June 21, 2025
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Demo
Interesting Picks

BMW EV sales surge at the same time as rivals struggle with weak demand

April 10, 2024

Musk thanks Tesla faithful for his pay deal by spinning a tale of trillion-dollar robots

June 15, 2024

A beginner’s guide to the Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 15, 2024

Ford CEO open to Mustang sedan and hybrid, but not an EV

May 19, 2024
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss
Automobile

Indian Motorcycle Malaysia official brand launch

By Mohan K RamanujamJune 22, 20250

Being re-introduced into Malaysia is Indian Motorcycle, during a brand launch event in Petaling Jaya.…

This Was The Last Carbureted Engine Sold Latest In America

June 22, 2025

Why Ford thinks its Ranger PHEV doesn’t need a much bigger battery than Shark 6, Cannon Alpha

June 21, 2025

7 Essential Accessories for Skilled Automotive Hauling : Automotive Addicts

June 21, 2025
About Us
About Us

At ireallylikethiscar.com, we are passionate about all things automotive. Whether you're a fan of supercars, electric vehicles, or simply have a deep appreciation for the beauty and engineering of automobiles, you've come to the right place.

Interesting Articles

2025 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid debuts as a PHEV with an inline-six

March 11, 2024

Stop-drive order issued for Citroën C3, DS 3 models over airbag risk

June 21, 2025

FCA refutes rumours it’ll ban GAP insurance

January 26, 2024
New Comments
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    © 2025 I really Like This Car. All Rights Reserved

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

    You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in .

    Sign In or Register

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below.

    Lost password?
    I Really Like This Car
    Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

    Strictly Necessary Cookies

    Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

    If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.