We learned from relevant sources that smart genie #1 is expected to debut worldwide on April 7. As a new small pure electric SUV created by the Smart brand, the new car is based on the Geely Haohan SEA architecture, and the delivery time announced earlier is December 2022. After the release of Smart Genie #1, larger crossover models will be released later.
Referring to the official spy photos, Smart Genie #1 maintains a high degree of consistency with the previously released concept car, including the through-LED day running lights and tail lights have been retained. In addition, while retaining the concept version design on a large scale, the production version has also been mass-produced in terms of local details, including the use of hidden door handles, and the lower grille shape is more conventional.
Judging from the exposed mass-produced version of the interior, smart genie # highly restores the interior design of the concept version, the most conspicuous of which is the floating central control screen equipped above the center console, and the center control screen is equipped with two irregularly shaped air conditioning air outlets below the central control screen. In addition, the addition of LCD instruments and multi-function steering wheels further enhances the sense of technology in the car.
In terms of power, the smart genie #1 built based on the Geely Haohan SEA architecture is expected to be equipped with a rear motor with a maximum power of 200kW. In addition, the new car is also expected to launch a dual-motor four-wheel drive model.
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On March 28, 2019, Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group announced that they will establish a joint venture to jointly operate and promote the transformation of the SMART brand on a global scale, and strive to build Smart into a leading high-end electric intelligent car brand in the world. The joint venture is headquartered in China and each holds 50% of the shares.
Under the joint venture agreement, the new generation of pure electric smart will be designed by Mercedes-Benz's global design department, and Geely Holdings' global R&D center will be responsible for engineering research and development. The new model will be produced at a new plant in China and is expected to start on the market in 2022 and be sold globally.
On January 8, 2020, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Mercedes-Benz Co., Ltd. announced that with the approval of relevant regulatory authorities, smart Automobile Co., Ltd., a global joint venture for the smart brand established by the two parties, was officially established to jointly operate and promote the transformation and upgrading of the smart brand on a global scale. With a registered capital of RMB 5.4 billion and both parties to contribute RMB 2.7 billion each, Mercedes-Benz Joint Venture is headquartered in Hangzhou Bay New Area, Ningbo, China, with marketing centers in China and Germany.