- Smart has officially launched the latest member of its range in New Zealand.
- The #5 medium SUV joins the smaller #1 and #3 in the local line up.
- The Smart #5 will be available in Pro+, Premium and Brabus forms, starting at $79,990.
Smart has officially launched the #5 electric SUV in New Zealand, adding a third model to its local lineup alongside the existing #1 and #3. The #5 range consists of three distinct specifications: the Pro+, the Premium, and the high-performance Brabus model.
The #5 is built on an 800-volt platform that supports ultra-fast DC charging of up to 400kW, allowing the 100kWh battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
The entry-level rear-wheel-drive #5 Pro+ kicks off the range at $79,990 and features a 100kWh LFP battery that provides a range of 540km under WLTP testing standards. Standard equipment for the Pro+ includes a 13-inch OLED display, a panoramic glass roof with a powered blind, wireless phone charging, automated and remote parking, Over the Air updates, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go.
The #5 Premium variant lands at $89,990, also in RWD format and packing the 100kWh battery, but offers a 590km range. Standard equipment over the Pro+ includes dual 13-inch OLED displays, a 20-speaker Sennheiser sound system with Dolby Atmos, and a Head-Up Display.
The flagship of the #5 range is the AWD Brabus model that has a retail price of $99,990. The Brabus is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 475kW of power that will propel it to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.
All variants of the smart #5 have received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, and standard safety and assistance features across the range include the Smart Pilot Assist system, a 360-degree camera, and 12 parking sensors.
"The #5 represents an important next step for the Smart brand in New Zealand,” said Arek Zywot, Smart General Manager at Armstrong’s.
"Customers are increasingly seeking premium electric SUVs that combine practicality, luxury, performance and advanced technology. The Smart #5 delivers a unique blend of all four, whether customers are looking for a refined long-range family vehicle or a high-performance flagship. “
Registrations of interest in the Smart #5 are open on Smart's website now.
