All-electric automotive brand Smart has unveiled its new #5 model at a world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia.

The third vehicle in the brand’s all-electric portfolio, the #5 sees Smart enter the premium mid-size SUV segment. Alongside the #1 and #3, the Smart #5 offers an SUV experience equipped with electric drive, ADAS technologies and an intelligent cockpit.

Dirk Adelmann, CEO of Smart Europe: “We are delighted to present our first-ever mid-size premium SUV, the all-new Smart #5, to the world. With this new vehicle, we are expanding into a new market segment, reflecting our commitment to quality, innovation, and addressing the evolving requirements of our customers. As we continue to broaden our product lineup, we remain focused on providing diverse mobility solutions that cater to different lifestyles and preferences in Europe and around the globe. This vehicle represents not only a new level of premium for Smart but also an opportunity to explore new possibilities in the realm of electric mobility.”

Styled by Mercedes-Benz, the #5 picks up on familiar Smart design elements including a panoramic halo roof, frameless doors, and short front and rear overhangs. The Smart #5 has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm, with an overall length of 4,705 mm.

The #5 features Smart’s characteristic, oblong headlights at the front and rear as well as the Smart logo on the D-pillar. Dual-coloured mirrors and floating wheel caps with central smart logos, which remain upright when the wheels spin.

Inside, the all-new #5 offers ‘Zero-gravity’ front leather seats with 121 degrees of recline, V-shaped head curtain airbags, cushion airbags, and seat-integrated safety belts. The rear features leather seats with 1,060mm of headroom, heating, adjustable seatbacks, an electric sunshield, and airplane-style LED reading lights with a “First Class” setting. A one-button comfort mode offers passengers more legroom.

Comfort features include ambient lighting with 256 colours and the ability to adjust all seats to create a king-size, queen-size, or single sleeping space in the cockpit. The entertainment system features a built-in projector paired with a Sennheiser Signature Sound System with 21 speakers including a portable one. In addition, the vehicle has 34 storage compartments, a 72-litre frunk, and expansive storage space of up to 1,530 litres in the rear.

The interior focal point of the smart #5 is a modern HMI with an intuitive design. It is equipped with a 25.6-inch Augmented Reality Head-up Display, a 10.3-inch full-colour Ultra HD LCD instrument cluster and two 13-inch AMOLED 2.5K displays.

The #5’s 100kWh battery offers charging from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes. A range of 460 miles can be achieved, and a 220V power socket in the boot offers versatility when off the grid. In addition, the vehicle boasts several on- and off-road driving modes, including Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock.

The all-new Smart #5 will be launched and delivered in Europe at the beginning of next year.