This Smart SUV Is Quicker Than A BMW M3 And Nothing Like The Awful ForTwo

- Smart has introduced the new #5 Brabus, which packs 637 horsepower
- The mid-size crossover sports 21-inch wheels and an upscale interior.
- German pricing starts at β¬60,900 and orders begin later this month.
Smart has introduced the #5 Brabus, ahead of its launch at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month. Itβs a high-performance electric crossover that will be offered in several markets outside of North America.
Set to become Smartβs range-topper, the #5 Brabus follows in the footsteps of the regular model but adopts unique 21-inch monoblock wheels with a two-tone finish. We can also see red brake calipers, red accents, and a ton of Brabus badging.
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The interior is high-tech and luxurious, as thereβs a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster and dual 13-inch displays. Drivers will also find an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated Brabus lettering.
Elsewhere, there are microfiber and Dinamica seats with red contrast stitching. They sport heating and ventilation up front as well as heating out back.
Rounding out the highlights are a panoramic glass roof, a microfiber headliner, and sporty pedals. Customers will also find red seat belts, a 256-color ambient lighting system, and a 20-speaker Sennheiser Signature audio system with more than 2,000 watts of power.
Smart didnβt release detailed specifications, but confirmed the crossover has a 100 kWh battery pack that feeds an all-wheel drive system with a combined 637 hp (475 kW / 646 PS). This enables the hot Smart to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds and claim a WLTP range of 336 miles (540 km). Thatβs faster than a BMW M3, and thereβs even a Brabus mode featuring simulated engine sounds to βfurther enhance the driving experience.β
When the battery is low, customers can take advantage of the crossoverβs 400 kW DC fast charging capability. It enables the battery to go from a 10% to 80% charge in as little as 18 minutes.
The Smart #5 Brabus will go up for order in Germany on April 24, and pricing starts at β¬60,900 ($66,850). UK orders are slated to begin in the fourth quarter, although thereβs no word on pricing there yet.