{"id":16566,"date":"2022-04-07T11:46:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T15:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=16566"},"modified":"2022-04-07T11:55:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T15:55:39","slug":"2023-smart-1-crossover-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2022\/04\/07\/2023-smart-1-crossover-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Smart #1 Crossover Debuts With RWD And 272 Horsepower"},"content":{"rendered":"
Following the unveiling of a concept at last year\u2019s IAA show in Munich, Smart is introducing the production version of its first-ever crossover. As with most of the company\u2019s future models, the #1 comes exclusively with an electric powertrain, thus leaving combustion engines in the past. Smart is no longer a wholly-owned Mercedes subsidiary since the three-pointed star has created a 50:50 joint venture with Geely.<\/p>\n
Designed by Mercedes but manufactured in China by Geely on its bespoke electric platform, the Smart #1 retains the cutesy look of the concept<\/a>. At 4270 mm long, 1822 mm wide, and 1636 mm tall, the crossover is by far the company\u2019s largest vehicle ever. It has a generous wheelbase of 2750 mm and weighs a hefty 1,820 kg (4,012 lbs). Consequently, it\u2019s also the heaviest Smart to go into production.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Much like combustion-engined Smart cars of the past, the new #1 is also rear-wheel drive. Its electric motor mounted at the back is good for a substantial 272 horsepower (200 kilowatts) and a near-instant torque of 343 Nm (253 lb-ft). The compact crossover riding on massive 19-inch wheels wrapped around 235\/45 R19 tires can reach 112 mph (180 km\/h), which is more than enough for this type of EV.<\/p>\n