- A new Smart model is coming in 2025, sharing its underpinnings with the Zeekr 007.
- The Smart #6 will be the brand’s first-ever sedan, joining a lineup of three SUVs.
- The Tesla Model 3 rival could be offered in fully electric and plug-in hybrid versions.
Smart is reportedly planning its first sedan that could debut later this year. The electrified model is rumored to adopt the Smart #6 moniker, joining an SUV-exclusive lineup after the discontinuation of the Smart Fortwo city car.
The Smart #6 will be positioned as the company’s flagship model, rivaling the Tesla Model 3. It will most likely debut in EV form, although a PHEV option could be added to the range, in line with Smart’s renewed product strategy.
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As is the case with the entire Smart lineup, Mercedes-Benz will be responsible for the design, leaving the R&D and the production to Geely.
Autocar reports that the sedan will share its underpinnings with the Zeekr 007 sedan and GT models. This means it will use the PMA2+ platform, a derivative of Geely’s widely-used Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA).
Powertrain options will include single and dual electric motor setups, sourcing energy from 75 kWh and 100 kWh battery packs respectively. A Brabus variant could produce up to 637 hp (475 kW / 646 PS), matching the Zeekr sibling and becoming the most powerful Smart ever to be produced.
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The low-slung sedan will also be the most aerodynamic member of the lineup, surpassing the Smart #3 coupe SUV. The sleek bodywork will contribute to a rumored range of “well over 800 km (500 miles)” on the more optimistic CLTC cycle. This is consistent with the mechanically related Zeekr 007 sedan, which can cover up to 870 km (540 miles) between charges.
The Smart #6 is expected to break cover sometime in 2025, ahead of a market launch in early 2026. The automaker recently announced it will enter over 10 new markets this year, expanding its presence in South America, Africa, and Europe. In 2024, Smart sold 130,000 vehicles, with the majority being registered in China.
Note: The illustration below was created by modifying official sketches of the smart #3 coupe-SUV to resemble a low-slung four-door sedan. It is not related to, nor endorsed by Smart.
