Months after surprising us with the first teaser, the Smart Concept # 1, an already defined vision of the production model with which the brand will return to Europe in 2022 and anticipates a new era totally electric.
The Smart Concept # 1, the first fruit of the association between Daimler and Geely, is a completely new electric SUV conceived on the electric cars platform (Sustainable Experience Architecture) of the Asian giant.In a larger than the Urbanitas EQ Fortwo and EQ Forfour, it will be manufactured in China and committed to technology as its great asset to enter to compete in the B-SUV segment.
The first of a new generation of smart
The design of the Smart Concept #1 prototype can remember in some aspects that of KIA EV6 and, according to the brand (which since 1997 had opted for the urban of reduced dimensions), intends to transfer the traditional lines of a smart to a completely new modeland larger about what we were accustomed to.
En MotorpasiónLos coches eléctricos chinos a la venta en España y sus precios... más lo que está por llegarThus, the concept #1 leaves behind segment A with a few levels of 4.29 meters long, 1.91 meters wide and 1.70 meters high and has a wheelbase of 2.75 meters.It is approximately large as a mini countryman.
As for the outside and on the front, the first thing that attracts attention is the tear -shaped optics linked by a line of LED lights that, to match the rear lights, are dynamic.It also highlights the absence of the traditional grill, which has been replaced by air intake at the bottom of the bumper.
In the lateral view, the marked wheel steps and the 21 -inch wheels, almost non -existent blasting, prominent protections for the heels and ceiling bars stand out.A panoramic glass roof that, with its design, looks for an optical effect that makes it seem to "float" on the rest of the vehicle.
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Although these elements may not be present in the definitive version, the handlebars of the Smart Concept #1 van hidden and are only indicated by recessed light elements.In addition, the rear doors open contrary to the front doors.
An interior designed for user comfort
Regarding the interior of four seats, it goes to match with the satin white color of the body with a contrast in copper and black and plays with environmental lighting to create a clear environment and with avant -garde touches.In the production version, the new electric SUV will have five seats.
The concept #1 has a new UI/UX concept (the acronym in English that refer to the experience and interface of the user) that has been developed with artificial intelligence.The most striking in the cabin are both the large 12.8 -inch 3D touch screen and the central floating console in metallic gold finish.
The on-board computer controls the four main functions: infotainment, driver assistance systems, specific e-mobility functions and vehicle's electronic architecture.
As for equipment, the brand has advanced that the future electric SUV will have, among others, with parking assistant and an assistant "to directly direct the vehicle."
In addition, it promises long-lasting battery and fast-charged functions, there are no technical details beyond the Electric B-SUV will be one of the Geely Group's first models to use the new modular platform, which will also beused by Volvo in her smallest model.
En MotorpasiónProbamos los nuevos smart EQ: urbanos eléctricos ágiles y divertidos, pero con demasiados extrasGeely will take care of the development of the next generation of Smart vehicles and its manufacture in China, while Mercedes-Benz will be in charge of exterior and interior design.It is expected to go on sale in China in 2022 and arrive in Europe something later.
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