Smart’s Australian distributor has set local pricing and specifications for the brand’s return and announced details of the two electric models.
LSH Auto, Australia’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealer, will sell the Smart No. 1 and No. 3 from September in stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, offering three variants of the electric SUV in each.
Both the Smart No. 1 and the Smart No. 3 are sold in three versions: Pro+, Premium and Brabus.
Although the Smart No. 3 is slightly larger than the Smart No. 1 – it measures 4.4 m compared to its 4.27 m long sibling – both models have the same electric drive.
The Smarts’ drivetrain and platform are also identical to those of the Volvo EX30, but the latter offers a longer range at a slightly higher price – the difference is between $390 and $7390.
Details on Australian features are limited, but LSH Auto has confirmed that both models will feature the following equipment:
The Smart #1 Pro+ and the Smart #3 Pro+ are equipped as standard with:
- 19-inch wheels
- LED headlights
- Panoramic roof
- 12.8-inch infotainment screen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Electric tailgate
- Intelligent pilot assistant
- 7.4 kW AC charging
- 130 kW DC charging
The Smart #1 Premium and Smart #3 Premium variants also offer:
- Matrix LED headlights
- Leather upholstery
- Beats 640W sound system
- Heat pump
- Automatic parking assistant
- 10-inch head-up display
- 22 kW AC charging
- 150 kW DC charging
The Smart No. 1 Brabus and Smart No. 3 Brabus classes receive the following gains:
- 20-inch wheels (Smart No. 3 only)
- Unique Brabus exterior design
- Brabus driving mode
- Sports seats
- Microfiber suede upholstery
LSH Auto will announce further details of the Smart range closer to the local launch in September 2024.
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