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Mercedes-Benz and Geely prepare the first Smart sedan in history

CarsCoops collected details about the upcoming new product. Her debuts are waiting this year: it is known that the design of the design of the model was entrusted with Mercedes-Benz, and the Chinese Geely is responsible for everything else. In terms of technology, the closest relative of the Smart sedan will be Zeekr 007-it will share the PMA2+ platform and a 650-horsepower two-engine installation, which is forgiven by the “charged” Brabus.

Five years ago, a new stage began in the history of Smart brand: Mercedes-Benz (at that time Daimler) sold half the brand shares of the Chinese Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. The parties finish joint efforts to update the Smart lineup, transfer it to electricity and launch production in China. By 2025, the Smart “New Wave” consists of three models, all of them belong to the SUV segment and differ in dimensions. They are assigned the names #5, #2 and #3. On the way and the sedan is the first in the history of Smart – to which the #6 index is being read.

Unofficial image Smart #6
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The sixth is designed to become a flagship of the line and compete with Tesla Model 3. Moreover, the case will not be limited to an electric option, and a hybrid will appear in the future. They will take the Chinese PMA2+Chinese platform, familiar with Zeekr 007, and the body will be made by the most aerodynamic of all smarts. Batteries with a capacity of 75 and 100 kilowatt hours will be offered to choose from, and, according to preliminary estimates, about 800 kilometers will pass on the CLTC cycle on one charge.

Sales of the Great Smart crossover on the Geely Smart platform have launched a successor of a two-seat Fortwo model: everything that is known about it in Russia appeared the Smart #1 crossover developed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely

He will also have a “charged” version of Brabus, which will receive a two -engine installation with a capacity of about 650 horsepower and all -wheel drive.

You won’t have to wait for a long time-the premiere of the Smart #6 sedan, according to rumors, is scheduled for 2025, and it will go on sale in 2026. In parallel, Smart will enter new markets, including South America, Africa and Europe.

According to statistics, in 2024, Smart sold 130 thousand cars, most of which were registered in China.

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