SMART, THE NEW-PREMIUM AND INTELLIGENT all-electric car brand, has officially launched its highly anticipated all-new thrilling urban SUV coupé, the smart #3 in Australia.
The smart #3 is significantly sportier and more dynamic looking, its silhouette created exclusively for the brand by Mercedes-Benz and is perfectly proportioned to deliver a successful solution for zesty urban mobility.
Kai Sieber, Head of Design for smart at Mercedes-Benz Design says: “We are proud that the team has created an even bolder, more powerful, and more dynamic interpretation of our unique ‘Sensual Producty’ design language for the smart #3. The emotionally confident, athletic, aerodynamic exterior design combined with the most futuristically premium and exquisite cabin in the segment make the #3 a truly thrilling masterpiece. It’s a car with the ambition to leave its mark on this world in a uniquely powerful yet elegantly unobtrusive way.”
“To be unconventional has always been part of smart’s identity. With the smart #3, we are expanding our offering in the category of all-electric compact SUVs, meeting all driving needs in the city and in suburban environments, while at the same time moving towards a sportier coupé design,” says Michael Low, Head of smart Australia.
The thrills continue inside
The smart #3 features premium design thrills inside and out. The exterior of the smart #3 is defined by seamlessly smooth lines and beautifully athletic curves, exuding a vibrantly muscular yet elegantly sensual energy.
The smart #3 is defined by seamless, smooth lines and athletic curves, aimed at enhancing its aerodynamic performance. Compared with the smart #1 urban SUV, the smart #3 Urban SUV coupé features slimmed-down LED headlights paired with a strong ‘shark nose’ and A-shaped wide grille.
Along the flanks, the prominent roof meets with the smooth, continuous line that connects the A-pillar and C-pillar, creating an elegantly sporty fastback silhouette. The large wheels add a powerful element, while the eye-catching rear diffuser leaves no question as to its performance intent.
From the rear, the confident curve created by the prominent spoiler, the swooping C-pillar, and dynamic rear structure clearly spell out this car’s intent. It is muscular, premium, and progressively modern, with acute detailing such as the pixelated elements of the taillights.
At 4.4 metres long and 1.8 metres wide, the car combines a sleek coupé exterior with a comfortable and roomy interior.
The exquisite interior is likewise futuristically premium and excitingly sporty. The cockpit mixes oblong and circular shapes evocative of turbine intakes. All surfaces and design elements invite the human touch, while individualised colour combinations add a personal touch.
The sculpted dashboard flows seamlessly into a high console, housing the central, prominent 12.8-inch elevated screen. Sporty seats with integrated headrests embrace the driver and front passenger.
The play of natural and artificial illumination from the large halo roof and multi-coloured ambient lighting further enhances interior atmosphere. The unique infotainment system, equipped with a 13-speaker Beats audio system rounds out the breathtaking avant-garde smart #3 cabin experience in pure sonic style.
smart #3 impresses with range, acceleration, and short charging times
The sporty appearance of the coupé is also reflected in its impressive performance: peak power ranges from 315kW for the BRABUS to 200kW for the Pro+ and Premium variants, which sets a benchmark in this segment.
In terms of acceleration, the smart #3 is even faster in the zero to 100km/h sprint, taking just 3.7 seconds (3.9 seconds for the BRABUS #1). The Pro+ covers the distance in a still impressive 5.8 seconds.
The smart #3 also increases its overall range: to between 435 and 455km. The optimised suspension system and the longer 2785 mm wheelbase combined with a very aerodynamic silhouette features a drag coefficient of just 0.27, enabling a dynamic driving experience.
A convenient charging experience remains a high priority for smart and its customers. With efficient DC-charging technology, and a performance of up to 150 kW/h, the smart #3 charges from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes.
Intelligent technology
Intelligent technology, on par with segment leaders, pairs with the only truly engaging UX in the car industry. This efficient, advanced intelligent technology creates a genuinely captivating, thrilling and personalised user experience.
The already industry-transforming signature ‘smart planet’ UI has been further enriched to bring even more joy, excitement and a feeling of personalisation to each smart #3 owner. In keeping with the vehicle’s sporty and dynamic character, the smart #3 will introduce a new Cheetah avatar with added functions. As is true for every smart, the smart #3 will integrate seamlessly into digital life via the smart APP.
Smooth driving experience thanks to state-of-the-art software
Thanks to its modern software environment, the smart #3 is an intelligent companion in everyday life and supports the driver with an intuitive ecosystem for driving. This includes various systems as part of the smart pilot assist, such as a highway assistant (HWA) and automatic parking assist (APA). The smart #3 also features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which allows drivers to bring smartphone features and apps to the infotainment display.
“We are proud to bring the first-ever smart urban SUV coupé, the all-new smart #3 to Australia,” says Michael Low, Head of smart Australia.
“As an all-electric pioneer, smart is committed to uncompromising quality of experience and interactions. smart will keep on expanding its product family to offer a variety of cars that optimally suit different customer groups and lifestyles.”
With the sportiest, most exquisite avant-garde styling in the segment, along with providing an unmatched level of urban driving thrills, the smart #3 urban SUV coupé goes on sale priced from $57,900 plus dealer delivery and government charges.
Vehicle specification smart #3
| Pro + | Premium | BRABUS | |
| Drivetrain | Single motor, RWD | Single motor, RWD | Dual motor, AWD |
| Power output (kW) | 200 | 200 | 315 (115 f, 200 r) |
| Torque (Nm) | 343 | 343 | 543 (200 f, 343 r) |
| 0-100km/h (secs) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 3.7 |
| Maximum speed km/h | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Range (kms) (WLTP) | Up to 435km | Up to 455km | Up to 415km |
| Battery | 66kWh | 66kWh | 66kWh |
| Electricity consumption kW/100km (WLTP) | 16.8 | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Battery type | Lithium nickel cobalt manganese battery (NCM) | Lithium nickel cobalt manganese battery (NCM) | Lithium nickel cobalt manganese battery (NCM) |
| DC charging (150kW)* | <30 min | <30 min | <30 min |
| AC charging* | < 7.5 hours (7.4kW) | < 3 hours (22kW) | < 3 hours (22kW) |
| Charging connector type | CCS Type 2 EU | CCS Type 2 EU | CCS Type 2 EU |
| NCAP rating | 5-star | 5-star | 5-star |
| Transmission | Single speed | Single speed | Single speed |
| Suspension settings | Comfort | Comfort | Sport |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years or
150,000km |
5 years or
150,000km |
5 years or
150,000km |
| High-voltage battery warranty | 8 years or
150,000km |
8 years or
150,000km |
8 years or
150,000km |
| Length (mm) | 4400 | 4400 | 4400 |
| Width (mm) | 1844 | 1844 | 1844 |
| Height (mm) | 1556 | 1556 | 1556 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2785 | 2785 | 2785 |
| Luggage capacity (L)
Rear/folded seats/frunk |
370/1160/15 | 370/1160/15 | 370/1160/15 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Towing capacity (kg) braked | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
| Weight (kg) | 1780 | 1810 | 1910 |
| Wheels and tyres | 19-inch alloy
245/45 R19 |
19-inch alloy
245/45 R19 |
20-inch alloy
245/40 R20 |
| Hatch opening | Powered | Powered with foot assist | Powered with foot assist |
| ADAS package | Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, active lane keeping system, blind spot assist, highway and traffic jam assist, (auto parking assist, adaptive high beam assist on Premium and BRABUS only). | ||
| ADAS package | smart pilot assist package: Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, traffic sign recognition, lane change assist, highway assist with lane change assist and traffic jam assist, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera | ||
*10-80% battery capacity
| Smart #3 | |
| Pro+ | $57,900 |
| Premium | $61,900 |
| BRABUS | $70,900 |
| All prices plus on road costs |