Video Summary
The #5 Smart is a 4.7-meter long car. Its design reminds the reviewer of the Mercedes GLK. It has an all-wheel drive option. The interior has a lot of space. The Sparbrötchenzeit is over, referring to cheaper materials used by Smart in the past. The reviewer feels it doesn't feel as high quality as other Mercedes cars but mentions the EQ models from Mercedes had similar issues. Optically and functionally the #5 Smart is top-notch and has a large digital display with well-made graphics and a sensible layout. The passenger gets an extra monitor. It offers comfortable seats and lots of buttons and knobs. The top-of-the-line sound system is designed in S-class style and rises out of the dashboard when the radio is turned on. The passenger seat has a liege position and the seat can be electrically adjusted.The base model has 340 hp; the all-wheel-drive version, 588 hp. The Brabus version has 637 hp. The base model has a 76kWh battery and the car has range of 465 kilometers on the WLTP cycle. It charges at up to 150kW. With the larger battery (100kWh), 590 kilometers of range are possible and charges with up to 480 kW. This allows charging from 10 to 80% in under 20 minutes.
There is 630 liters of luggage volume and a 77-liter frunk. The rear seat is roomy. Electric folding trailer hitch (Ahängerkupplung). The #5 Smart is a good family SUV. With a beginning price of 45900 Euro the Smart is a compelling choice and lets some Mercedes models seem old.
