smart has reportedly begun pre-sale sessions for its largest SUV model, the #5 EHD, in the Chinese market, with prices starting at RMB 189,900 (approximately RM112,000).

Unlike existing offerings, the #5 EHD is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powered by Geely’s NordThor Hybrid 2.0 system.

It features a 1.5-liter turbo engine (161 hp) paired with an electric motor producing 268 hp and a DHT transmission with three speed ratios.

The lithium iron phosphate battery pack from CATL has a capacity of 41.46 kWh, offering an electric driving range of 252 km (according to CLTC data), while the total driving range can reach up to 1,615 km.

The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) in just 20 minutes.

The exterior design of the #5 EHD resembles the boxy design seen in the BEV variant, featuring a cluster of 328 LEDs at the front and 196 LEDs at the rear lights.

However, the rear bumper has been refreshed, while the exhaust outlets have been intentionally concealed.

The cabin layout is largely similar to that of the BEV variant, showcasing a 10.3-inch digital cluster display, a twin 2.5K AMOLED screen measuring 13 inches, a 25.6-inch augmented reality head-up display, ambient lighting with 265 colors, and a Sennheiser audio system with 20 speakers.

The cargo space can be expanded up to 1,525 liters when the rear seats are folded down.

The smart #5 EHD also features a lidar unit, 12 cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, along with dual Nvidia Drive OrinX chips to support its advanced driving assistance system, Pilot Assist.