{"id":246887,"date":"2023-11-30T11:49:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T11:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246887"},"modified":"2023-11-30T11:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T11:49:15","slug":"new-smart-3-uk-prices-and-specs-revealed-for-premium-electric-coupe-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/new-smart-3-uk-prices-and-specs-revealed-for-premium-electric-coupe-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"New Smart #3: UK prices and specs revealed for premium electric coupe-SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart has announced pricing for its new #3 with a new trim level added<\/h2>\n


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The Smart #3 has arrived and now pricing has been revealed for the firm\u2019s second all-electric SUV. The #3 borrows plenty of styling and technology from the #1 crossover revealed in 2022, but gains an extra powertrain option and trim version. It\u2019s due on sale early in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The #1 was launched with Pro+, Premium and Brabus trim levels and the #3 offers these versions too but Smart has added a cheaper \u2018Pro\u2019 to the #3 range, kicking off at \u00a332,950 – undercutting the \u00a335,950 #1 Pro+.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It sits on the same SEA platform as the rest of the line up, but the Pro uses a smaller 48kWh battery compared to the 62kWh unit found in the other #3 models. The smaller battery also uses LFP (lithium ion phosphate) battery chemistry rather than NMC (lithium nickel manganese) like the bigger battery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Unsurprisingly, range is decreased with the Pro version. Smart claims a WLTP range of 202 miles, with the Pro+ offering 270 miles and the Premium achieving 283 miles. These three utilise the same 262bhp electric motor mounted on the rear axle and will all do 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds and top out at 112mph.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The performance-focused Brabus adds another electric motor on the front axle for 422bhp and 543Nm of torque for a 0-62mph time of 3.7 seconds. The extra 100kg weight of the dual-motor powertrain does shorten range to 258 miles however.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charging speeds stand at 30 minutes for a 10-80 per cent recharge for both batteries with the bigger battery utilising a 150kW charge compared to the smaller battery\u2019s 130kW charging capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There\u2019s not much in the way of customisation for the #3. Smart has deliberately kept options to a minimum to promote a premium feel (just paint finishes and some interior trim can be optioned). As such, the entry-level Pro gets a panoramic sunroof, automatic LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, a powered bootlid and frameless windows. The 12.8-inch central infotainment screen and 9.2-inch driver\u2019s display are standard across the range.\u00a0<\/p>\n