smart #3 launched in Malaysia on July 10 – bookings open; three variants; up to 428 PS, 455 km EV range
The smart #3 will go on sale in Malaysia in just a few days, while smart Malaysia is counting down to the electric vehicle’s launch on July 10, 2024. The number 3 will join the number 1 in the brand’s local lineup and will reflect the latter’s lineup of variants, including Pro, Premium and Brabus.
Built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the number 3 is the sister car to the number 1 but has a different exterior design. With its low, curved roofline, the No. 3 resembles more of a coupe-like SUV (cleverly calling it a ‘fastback coupe’), which will appeal to those who aren’t fans of the No. 1’s shape.
The dimensions are also slightly different, with the #3 measuring 4,400mm long and 1,844mm wide, making it 130mm longer and 22mm wider than the #1. The wheelbase is also 35mm longer at 2,785mm.
Regarding the powertrain, the specifications of each version are as follows:
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- Electric motor output: 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- Acceleration time 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h
- Battery: 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
- Range (WLTP): 325 km
- AC charging: 7.4 kW
- DC charging: 130 kW
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- Electric motor capacity: 272 PS (268 horsepower or 200 kW) and 343 Nm; RWD
- Acceleration time 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h
- Battery: 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
- Range (WLTP): 455 km
- AC charging: 22 kW; 10-80% SoC in three hours
- DC charging: 150 kW; 10-80% SoC in 30 minutes
Brabus
- Electric motor capacity: 428 PS (422 horsepower or 315 kW) and 543 Nm; AWD
- Acceleration time from 0-100 km/h: 3.7 seconds
- Maximum speed: 180 km/h
- Battery: 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
- Range (WLTP): 415 km
- AC charging: 22 kW; 10-80% SoC in three hours
- DC charging: 150 kW; 10-80% SoC in 30 minutes
Regarding equipment, we have details what each variant gets in our preview of the #3 posted in May. Highlights include a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen, panoramic glass roof, ‘CyberSpark’ LED headlights, 10-inch head-up display, ambient lighting and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The #3 is now open for booking in Malaysia and the first 333 customers to sign up with a refundable booking fee of RM1,000 will receive an official smart souvenir worth up to RM1,500.
There’s no word on pricing at this time, but the No. 3 is expected to cost a bit more than the No. 1, which itself has a higher price. discount same month was previously previewed to the media. Are you looking forward to the release of #3? Would you choose this over number 1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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