(September 2, 2025, Hangzhou, China) smart has made a big decision in favor of a small vehicle: The premium intelligent electric automotive brand will create an all-new city two-seater.
The Australian Weekend Magazine has unveiled its Hot 25 Cars of the Year. With expert picks from outspoken columnists Jeremy Clarkson and Stephen Corby, the list highlights vehicles that are fast, stylish, practical or just excellent value. Among the standout selections is the bold and tech-packed smart #3 BRABUS, proving that cutting-edge design and performance go hand in hand.
Mercedes-Benz Head of smart Design takes delivery of his personal smart #5
When the smart #5 was previewed to the world’s motoring media last October, in Byron Bay, the ‘star turn’ was Mercedes-Benz Head of smart Design, Kai Sieber. At that event, Kai outlined the design philosophy behind smart’s first mid-sized SUV and the design principles driving the look and feel of the revived, now all EV smart brand.
smart #5 Styled by Mercedes-Benz Receives Red Dot Design Award
smart #5 joins the award-winning #1 and #3, securing the 2025 Red Dot Design Award for a trifecta. smart, the premium intelligent electric automotive brand, today announced that the smart #5, expected to arrive in Australia at the end of 2025 or early 2026 and the first-ever premium mid-size SUV from smart, has been awarded the 2025 Red Dot Design Award in the Product category.
smart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage
The smart #1 marks another key step in the revitalisation of the smart brand, offering a compact electric SUV that balances style, efficiency, and premium features. Co-developed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, the smart #1 carves out its own identity with a spacious cabin, engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and strong real-world efficiency. In this review, the Wheels/Whichcar team take a closer look at the mid-spec Premium variant to see how it performs day-to-day and conclude that it’s a very worthy contender in the competitive EV landscape.
open your mind to True Street Art The smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car to Debut at Auto Shanghai
smart, the premium intelligent auto brand, is showcasing its artistic and co-creative brand genes by announcing the unveiling of an all-new art collaboration. The smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car is set to have its debut at the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. This special art piece pays tribute to Keith Haring's renowned and influential dynamic urban art style, featuring his recognizable figures and vibrant colors. A production version inspired by this collaboration will become available later this year.
smart is once again setting standards in the premium segment of electric mobility. With the world premiere of the smart #5 BRABUS, the brand is unveiling its new top-end product of the all-electric portfolio. As the peak performer in the model range, the new smart #5 BRABUS combines smart’s typical space-efficient versatility, modern usability and seamless connectivity with a signature BRABUS aesthetic, defined by bold individuality and high-performance engineering. This exceptionally capable mid-size SUV was developed for those who dare to stand out – reimagining what it means to drive fully electric.”
The smart #3 Brabus marks a confident return for the smart brand in Australia, blending striking design with serious performance credentials. As the flagship of the new #3 range, the Brabus variant offers dual-motor all-wheel drive, premium interior appointments, and an extensive suite of technology features. Co-developed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, this compact electric SUV positions itself as a compelling alternative in the growing EV segment. In this review, the Wheels/Whichcar team assess whether the smart #3 Brabus lives up to its promise and whether it is the model that can re-establish smart as a serious player in the Australian market. Their conclusion; it certainly does both.
The NRMA’s road testers spent some quality time with the smart #1 Premium and came away impressed. Performance, design, drivability and safety all scored well and in summary “…It’s a compelling package for someone seeking an urban-focused car with a dash of fun and luxury.”
What do smart, LSH Auto and a great striker for The Matildas have in common? A commitment to high performance, endurance and community support. That’s why the latest member of the LSH Auto Australia/smart family is long-time Matildas star Kyah Simon Kyah recently took delivery for a smart #3 from [...]
“Cute but pragmatic? Functional; but fun? This could be one of the best EVs we’ve tested this year.” That was the overall view of the CarSales new vehicle review team after enjoying the smart #1 Premium for an extended drive. In summary, they said, “Beneath its quirky design, the smart #1 offers plenty of substance. It a practical, city-savvy runabout that’s makes daily drives chores feel, well, less like a chore. If this EV is any indication, the revitalised smart brand certainly seems to be heading in the right direction.”
Featured in an article by The German-designed cars, now built in China, are fun and funky, yet still manage to carry a strong Mercedes-Benz flavour. The new smart is quick off the line, fun and funky, yet still manages to carry a very strong Mercedes-Benz flavour. smart is back on […]
The Drive review team took the smart #1 Premium through its paces, looking at all the features, including design, safety, driving performance and usability. They concluded that it’s a great option for urban based motoring. “The premium look and feel of the interior are huge lures for the smart #1, and the roomy back seat is clearly fashioned for adults. …With nimble and agile dynamics, the smart #1 makes every drive a fun one.”
Brabus-branded #3 is an absurdly rapid and premium electric SUV, but is it the smart choice? Author – Trent Giunco The smart #3 Brabus is born out of a collaboration between the quirky Mercedes-Benz offshoot and Chinese powerhouse Geely. But then, as a branding exercise, it gains a performance […]
smart #3 Premium Australia Review and Walkthrough of Pricing & Specs
Review and Walkthrough of the smart #3 Premium Variant Battery Electric Vehicle including pricing, technical specifications, electric range and efficiency, charging and test drive on urban and highway conditions with further commentary around ride comfort, handling and suspension | Video by Tom Gan and Joy of Ludicrous Feed (Tesla Tom) […]
Author – Byron Mathioudakis smart is back.Not with the classic ForTwo two-seater city car, oddball four-seater ForFour hatch or dinky Roadster targa top. Those were yesterday’s cars. Today, smart – as a 50/50 joint-venture between Germany’s Mercedes-Benz (the brand’s originator) and China’s Geely – is all about SUVs. Electric SUVs. […]
smart Electric Vehicle Choice Gets Bigger: 2025 #3 Test Driven
James Morris Contributor James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. smart used to be an automaker with a niche: small city cars. But after an initial electric variation on that theme, the EQ fortwo, the company has headed off in a more general (and sizeable) direction. The smart […]
Familiar carmaker smart’s entry into a new era is a perfect example of how to reinvent a brand the right way. Sponsored by smart The significance of where you’re going is less apparent if you don’t understand where you’ve come from, and when it comes to a brand like smart […]
If you’re game, press the ‘rocket launch’ button on this EV
This feature allowed me to turn a couple of 50-plus male passengers into hooting school boys as it hurled us from a standing start to 100km/h in a hilarious 3.7 seconds. But don’t get me started on the impenetrable operating system. Author – Stephen Corby Much like fans of Botox […]
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Featured in an article by AFR magazine. smart is back on the local market, though it’s no longer the quirky two-seater city car first seen in the 1990s. The bigger, four-door all-electric models (known as #1 and #3) have just been launched with the thing every proper car brand needs: […]
With smart #1 and #3 showcased at the runway smart Ignites Inspiration at Brisbane Fashion Month
smart is making a splash at Brisbane Fashion Month, with smart #1 and #3 showcased at the runway, aligning with contemporary fashion designers in a unique convergence of style and innovation backing the new brand claim ‘open your mind’. In partnership with Lei Shing Hong Group, smart is deeply cultivating […]
Australian market specification and pricing The new all-electric smart #1 urban SUV is now available for sale and delivery in Australia, signalling the start of an exciting new era down under for the smart brand. The urban SUV offers unprecedented levels of design and build quality in addition to an […]
Australian smart EV pricing and specification set to drive strong demand
Australian smart EV pricing and specification set to drive strong demand The eagerly awaited price and specification for the new generation, all EV, German designed, smart range, headed to Australian customers by September, has been released. The six-vehicle range, headlined by the high performance BRABUS versions will be available exclusively […]
Australia’s leading Mercedes-Benz retail Group, LSH Auto and smart Automobile Co, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz AG and Geely Holding Group, are bringing an exciting range of new German designed and engineered premium electric vehicles to Australian consumers. The new smart #1 and smart #3, along with a high performance […]
