2025 smart #5: five key things you should know

Pro-Net recently held a preview session for another electric SUV model set to be launched soon, the 2025 smart #5.

This model is built on the PMA2+ platform, which is also used in Geely’s models such as the Zeekr 7X.

Here are five things you need to know about the smart #5.

 

Dimensions

Positioned as a D-segment SUV, the smart #5 features significantly larger dimensions compared to its siblings, the smart #1 and #3.

The SUV measures 4,705 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, 1,705 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm and a ground clearance of 197 mm.

True to its nature as a rugged SUV, the smart #5 can traverse water up to 500 mm deep.

 

Exterior

There are two units of the smart #5 were showcased.

The Brabus version displays a sportier look with body kit, rear spoiler, two-tone color scheme, and 21-inch monoblock alloy wheels wrapped in Continental EcoContact 7 tires.

Also displayed was the #5 Premium without the Brabus body kit, featuring 20-inch aerodynamic wheels.

Overall, the smart #5 presents a boxy body design, which is a stark contrast to the #1 and #3.

 

Interior

Inside the cabin, the smart #5 is equipped with a 10.3-inch cluster display, dual 13-inch OLED screens, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, a 25.6-inch head-up display with augmented reality (AR), ambient lighting with 256 color options, and wireless charging slots.

The second-row passengers enjoy features like the ‘Boss’ function, ‘Comfort Mode’ buttons, power-adjustable seating, and heating functionality.

In terms of practicality, this model offers a cargo space of 1,530 liters, with an additional 72 liters in the front trunk.

The base variant comes with a 9-speaker audio system, while the two higher variants feature a Sennheiser audio system with 20 speakers.

The Brabus variant is equipped with exclusive features such as an Alcantara steering wheel, Dinamica trim on the seats and doors, and simulated engine sound.

 

Variants

There are three variants of the smart #5:

Pro

  • Single electric motor with rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • Power: 335 hp/373 Nm
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/j
  • Battery pack: 76 kWh LFP
  • Range: 465 km (WLTP)
  • 11 kW AC

Premium

  • Power: 358 hp/373 Nm
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds
  • Top speed: 200 km/j
  • Battery pack: 100 kWh NMC
  • Range: 590 km (WLTP)
  • 22 kW AC

Brabus

  • Dual motor electric configuration with all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • Power: 637 hp/710 Nm
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
  • Top speed: 210 km/h
  • Range: 540 km (WLTP)
  • Sport suspension

Standard across all variants, the smart #5 comes with three drive modes: Eco, Comfort, and Sport.

The smart #5 Brabus also includes additional driving modes such as Snow, Sand, Mud, Rock, Adaptive, and Brabus.

With a 800V electrical architecture, the smart #5 supports rapid charging to go from 10-80% State of Charge in just 15 minutes.

 

Safety

Safety features include six airbags, as well as ADAS technology assisted by 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm-wave radars, 4 surround cameras, 2 HD cameras, and one cockpit camera.

This allows the #5 to offer functions such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA, ELKA, LDW), Traffic Jam Assistance (TJA), Highway Assistance (HWA, ALCA), Forward Collision Warning (FCMS), Traffic Crossing Warning (FCTA, RCTA), Blind Spot Detection, and Full Autonomous Parking (FAP).

 

smart #5 Brabus

 

smart #5 Premium