If you cover the logo, can you recognize that the car in front of you is smart? I think it shouldn't work, it's completely transformed, and even shows itself as a small pure electric SUV.
It's called Smart Genie #1 and is the first model after the smart brand reorganization. At present, Smart transforms the pure electric brand, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, each holding 50% of the shares, and its production base is in Xi'an. It is expected that smart genie #1 will be listed in China this year and will be exported overseas in the future. Its design was completed by Mercedes-Benz, and the engineering development was undertaken by Geely, which was built based on the PURE ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURE OF SEA. Smart Genie #1 is also a close relative of Extreme Kr 001, the former is based on the SEA-2 platform exclusive to small cars, and the latter is a medium and large car platform SEA-1.
The smart genie #1 has a length, width and height of 4270/1822/1636mm and a wheelbase of 2750mm, which is a little larger than the Volkswagen Golf. This is simply gigantism for the smart fortwo, which used to be less than 2.7 meters long. But fortunately, it still retains the charm of a delicate car. The shape is rounded, the proportions are harmonious, and the details are also quite ingenious. This is the style of Mercedes-Benz, which is good at presenting an elegant and dynamic body posture with soft lines.
Its front face is very simple, through the light strip, two large middle small, with the bumper on both sides of the "tiger teeth", there is a playful feeling. But I don't know why, I always feel that it is very similar to the front face of a certain car, maybe now the front face design of new energy vehicles, back and forth on those few routines. In order to highlight the image of its SUV, Mercedes-Benz also added silver decoration under the front bar, imitating the shape of the off-road vehicle's lower skid plate. It can also be seen that it retains the intake grille and is actively opened and closed.
From the side, you can enjoy the best parts of it. Its window frames are all black, the roof is designed with contrast colors, and the lines go down in the rear window position, forming a feeling of enveloping the roof, and finally adding the smart logo as an embellishment. So it looks like wearing a helmet, it's fun. As a response, the anti-friction bracket at the door has also been raised to make it more energetic.
The low wind resistance rim shape is equally unique, a bit like a clover. As for the hidden door handles, it is not strange, and what is more attractive is the borderless doors, which is a plus for delicate cars.
Its through-type taillights are similar to headlights, and they are also similar to EQA's, and they are Mercedes-Benz's handwriting at first glance. Moreover, the interior of the lamp cavity also creates a visual effect of stars, which is very exquisite. You know, such details were previously only used in models that pursued romance, such as the high-end coupe E Coupe.
As a model with half mercedes-benz blood flowing, the last thing to worry about is the interior. Its center console uses a large T-shaped gold panel, and with the glittering atmosphere lights, a nightclub style is blowing. If you think the gold panel is too cheesy, of course, there are other colors to choose from, but in any case, its color stitching is more jumpy, making you feel that the expression of this car is particularly strong.
Even if the color matching is not discussed, the materials and shapes in this area are also very exquisite. The transition between the central control and the central armrest is smooth and natural, and the armrest is partially leather-wrapped, and each storage space has a cover to ensure a smooth surface. You say that this shape is difficult, not at all, it is the simplest line, but Mercedes has the ability to combine them perfectly.
Personally, I think its steering wheel is also very good-looking, round in the square, square in the circle, coordinated and unified, with a traditional taste, but not dull.
Unlike the light and luxurious interior style, the UI of the car machine is full of childlike fun, and the center of its home page is a cartoon model based on the earth, which is also the core of the car system - the smart inspiration planet. It was developed using a game engine that creates an interactive experience similar to a 3D game. The instrument is relatively small, but the display interface is also exquisite, and the shape of the central control panel is also very compatible. More important driving information is left to the HUD.
Considering that it has a wheelbase of 2750mm and a fully flat platform, the rear space should be quite spacious, and the rear seat supports front and back sliding, further enhancing the flexibility of the space.
In terms of power, smart genie #1 will be equipped with a rear motor with a maximum horsepower of 272Ps and a maximum torque of 343N·m, a ternary lithium battery capacity of 66kWh, a CLTC cruising range of 560km, and a dual-motor four-wheel drive version in the future. From the parameter point of view, it is more than 100 horsepower larger than the Volkswagen ID.3, and the endurance is about 100 kilometers, which makes the Smart Genie #1 quite competitive among similarly sized cars.
Some people may say that smart has become so big that it has lost its original small to the extreme, and thus disappeared from everyone. But from another point of view, since the beginning of the smart brand, it has shouldered the vision of exploring the best solutions for urban transportation in the future. The smart genie #1 in front of us, in terms of design, reflects the high level of Mercedes-Benz, and in terms of performance, it can also meet the needs of the present and even the next few years (when it comes to performance, this is much stronger than the previous smart). Admittedly, it still has a smart spirit.
In addition, Smart has undergone restructuring and, to some extent, has started a business again. Nowadays, the electric vehicle technology of each company is becoming more and more mature, and we do not need joint venture brands, our own brands, Euler, BYD, Chery, Wuling, etc., have already launched a large number of small pure trams. If the first product of smart comeback is a pure electric mini car like Smart Fortwo, taking the extreme route, how many consumers will buy it? Therefore, it is logical to open the market first with more practical and popular models.
In my opinion, if its price is not much more expensive than ID.3, it is still worth considering, after all, the interior is much more exquisite, and the performance is also remarkable, suitable for buyers who pursue quality. According to previous news, its starting price may be around 200,000 yuan, what do you think?