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Brand New smart #3 200kW Pro 49kWh 5dr Auto

From £6295 Advance payment

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

12.8" central display screen360 camera
8 front and rear parking sensors9.2" HD instrument cluster
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and GoApple CarPlay and Android Auto
BcallBlind spot detection
BluetoothDrive modes: ECO, Comfort, Sport
Driver monitoring systeme-Call (emergency call)
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)Emergency lane keep assist+
Evasive manoeuvre supportFront Cross Traffic Alert
Intelligent speed assistIntelligent voice assistant
Lane change assistLane departure system
Lane departure warningPowered tailgate
Rear cross traffic alertSmart pilot assist
Traffic jam assistTraffic sign recognition
Wireless device charging 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

7.4 kW onboard chargerBluetooth plug and charge
Charging port coverComfort suspension
Intelligent power managements-Pedal
Smart charge at street 

Entertainment

4 USB ports5 speakers
DAB Digital radio 

Exterior Features

3rd brake lightActive grille shutters
Auto dimming door mirrorsAuto headlights
Automatic high beam assistConcealed door handles
CyberSparks LED headlightsElectrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with memory and reverse auto-dipping
Frameless DoorsFrunk (15L)
Halo panoramic sunroofHeat protected sunroof
LED DRLLED tail lights
Manual dimming interior rear view mirrorRain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doorsRear wiper
Roof carrier fixing points 

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row6-way powered adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar support
Air filterCenter console with air vent cooling
Centre console cupholdersDriver seat memory function
Easy entry and exit seat adjustmentFront 12V port
Front headrestsFront passenger isofix child seat attachment
Heated front seatsManually adjustable steering column
Overhead console with sunglasses stowageReading lights
Rear centre armrest with cupholdersRear headrests
Rear ISOFIXRear seat 40/60 split
Rear seat angle adjustmentRetractable load area cover
Single front passenger seatSingle zone automatic air conditioning
Stainless steel tread platesSynthetic leather steering wheel

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbeltsABS
Anti-Roll systemAutohold
Child locksCornering brake control
Door open warningDownhill Assist Control (DAC)
Electric parking brakeElectronic brake distribution
Electronic traction controlEmergency brake assist
ESPFar-side airbag
First aid kitFront airbags
Front collision mitigationFront side airbags
Hill assist controlPower assisted brakes
Rear collision mitigationRegenerative braking system
Safety vestSeatbelt height adjustment for front seats
Side curtain airbagsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Ventilated disc brakesWarning triangle

Security

2 keyfobsAnti theft alarm
Anti theft immobiliserAnti theft internal monitor
Anti theft steering wheel lockKeyless entry

Trim

Man made leather wrapped instrument panel 

Wheels

19'' Flux alloy wheelsSummer tyres
Tyre repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh49
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)330Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7.4Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)30
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW130
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationLeft Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2Maximum Charging Rate - kW130
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage125000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity47WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb27.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb2.2WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City277
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb325WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City172
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb202 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0.0
Badge Power200Coin SeriesPro
Generation Mark1Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0733E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %90NCAP Child Occupant Protection %86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095NCAP Pedestrian Protection %84
NCAP Safety Assist %85Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)5.8Engine Power - BHP272
Engine Power - KW200Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5500Engine Torque - LBS.FT253
Engine Torque - MKG35Engine Torque - NM343
Engine Torque - RPM300Top Speed112

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear235/45 R19Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleFluxWheel Type19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1556Length4400
Wheelbase2785Width1844
Width (including mirrors)2045 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2199Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1160
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)370Max. Loading Weight419
Minimum Kerbweight1780No. of Seats5
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Smart smart #3

The smart brand widens its EV portfolio with this #3 Coupe-SUV. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

The smart #3 is the more affordable trendy all-electric Coupe-SUV you didn't know existed. Think small Mercedes EV crossover with a bit of extra youthful flair and you're somewhere close to what this car is trying to be. It turns heads, feels quite sporty and has a younger outlook on life. There's lots to like.

Background

We're all having to readjust our perceptions of what the smart brand stands for. Once a maker of tiny microcars, it's now realigning itself as a purveyor of much bigger, pricier and more profitable lifestyle-orientated compact electric models. A shift confirmed by this contender, the smart #3. In essence, this is a Coupe-SUV version of the smart #1 hatch that began the brand's new era of joint ownership between Mercedes and the Chinese Geely conglomerate. But a lot more's been done here than just adding a slinkier shape. This #3 model's stretched wheelbase allows it to be an even larger interpretation of what a smart car can be. Plus lowered suspension aims to make it sportier to drive too. Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

The days of feebly-performing smart models that struggled outside the city limits are long behind us. The mid-range 'Premium' version of this smart #3 that most will choose develops a useful 268bhp and 343Nm of torque from its single rear-mounted e-motor. Which propels the car with satisfying urgency, 62mph from rest dispatched in just 5.8s en route to 112mph. The 62kWh battery gives 283 miles of range - 10 miles more than the equivalent smart #1 thanks to sleeker aerodynamics. If you don't need quite that much, there's an entry-level 'Pro' model with a smaller 49kWh battery, but that's limited to 202 miles of range. As with the #1, there's an AWD BRABUS version at the top of the range, which gains an extra motor at the front axle, boosting power output to 422bhp. With the provided 'Rocket Start' launch control system engaged, 62mph here flashes by in just 3.7s and the range figure is 258 miles. Whatever #3 variant you choose, it'll immediately feel sportier than the equivalent #1 thanks to the lower, more focused driving position, stiffer springs and dampers and marginally wider tyres. The car also gets its own steering configuration and stability control tuning. There are the same drive modes though - 'Eco', 'Comfort' and 'Sport', plus an extra 'BRABUS' mode on the top version. The prodigious kerb weight is familiar from the #1 too - the 'Premium' version tips the scales at 1,810kg, which makes it about 60kg heavier than a #1. There are two brake regeneration settings which you alter via the centre touchscreen - 'standard' and 'strong'. The latter isn't quite fierce enough to facilitate 'one pedal' driving.

Design and Build

If you happen to be familiar with the smart #1, you'd recognise this #3 model because quite a bit of the design language is shared. Especially at the front with its rounded nose section, A-shaped lower grille and slimline LED headlights. But the #3 sits on a much longer version of the SEA Geely platform that smart currently builds its cars upon (shared with the Volvo EX30). That means a 4.4m body length that's around 130mm longer than the #1 and a sleek silhouette that's lower and wider too. Whether it's any kind of 'coupe' is debatable (it sits no lower than a boxy VW ID.3 hatch), but there's certainly nothing that looks quite like it in its crowded segment. The interior isn't much different to that of the #1, though you'll find yourself sitting much lower in the car than you do in one of those. There are sportier-looking seats with integrated headrests too. As with this model's hatch stablemate, physical switchgear is scarce, with almost everything controlled through the freestanding 12.8-inch central touchscreen. Also common is the narrow letterbox-shaped digital instrument display you view through the three- spoke wheel. All variants get a panoramic glass roof as standard and there's a decent amount of cabin storage space, with nice touches like an air conditioned cubby under the central armrest keep your chocolate cool. The back seat feels more spacious than the swept-back roofline suggests it might be - for heads and legs. But the bench doesn't slide like it does in a #1 and you wouldn't want to have to cram in a centre-seated adult. Boot space is on the small side, rated at 370-litres, though that's actually 47-litres more than you get in a #1.

Market and Model

Expect to pay a premium of around £1,000 over a smart #1, which will see the mid-level 'Premium' version of this #3 - the variant most will choose - pitched at around £40,000. You'll need around £45,000 for the high performance BRABUS version. If you'd rather set your budget in the £36,000-£38,000 bracket, the range kicks off with a 'Pro' model with a smaller 49kWh battery, then the 62kWh 'Pro+' version. Smart doesn't have any solus UK dealerships. There are currently around 35 Mercedes-Benz franchises in the UK that also sell smart models, where the brand occupies its own separate space in the showroom with a dedicated smart sales person on hand. As standard, there's lots of media connectivity, courtesy of a central 12.8-inch touchscreen which is fully customisable and provides an interface for an avatar that responds to speech commands - from launch a fox, but other characters will be added. There's also a 9.2-inch full HD digital instrument binnacle. Top models get a Head-up display; and all versions get an innovative glass 'Halo roof' which makes the interior feel airy and spacious. Safety provision include seven airbags. And you can also specify an 'Advanced Driver Assistance' system package, which gives Adaptive Cruise Control with stop and go, Lane keep assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Highway and Traffic Jam Assist, Adaptive High Beam headlights and automatic parking.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you some of the battery mileage figures in our 'Driving' section - 202 miles for the entry-level 49kWh 'Pro' version, then 270 miles for the 'Pro+', 283 miles for the 'Premium' and 258 miles for the BRABUS. Thanks to the 62kWh (usable capacity) #3 model's 150kW rapid charge capability, the battery can be topped up from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes. Connect up to a 22kW AC charger and a 10-80% charge takes around three hours. The base 49kWh 'Pro' model can only charge at up to 130kW. Range is maximised by the car's slippery shape and aided by features like an active grille shutter and concealed door handles. The other things you need to know are exactly the same as is the case with any other smart model. There's a three-year unlimited mileage warranty, plus you get 'smart move assist', an included twelve-month international roadside assistance package that can be renewed annually following a smart dealer service.

Summary

This doesn't feel like a car from a brand that's been around for three decades. The pretty styling is fresh; so is the cabin design. Which is more what you'd expect from a company new to the market. But then so also is the need for a bit more fine-tuning with regard to the usability of the multimedia software and the driver assistance tech. If you can look past that, there's lots to like with this #3. It's excellent value and the appealing shape doesn't compromise cabin practicality or boot space too much. Build quality from the Chinese factory seems good and both performance and driving range are well up to scratch. In short, the #3 is a decent step forward from the #1, a mark of smart's upward trajectory. Don't saddle the marque with preconceptions based on its past. This is really a new Chinese brand and if it continues making cars like this, there's definitely a place for it.

Performance
80%
Handling
80%
Comfort
60%
Space
70%
Styling
80%
Build
70%
Value
60%
Equipment
70%
Economy
60%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
60%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

Find a dealer

This vehicle is available at Motability branches.