Hangzhou, China, Feb. 10, 2026 —
- In its first year of global availability, the all-electric smart #5 has secured six prestigious international accolades, such as Norway’s Car of the Year 2026 and Euro NCAP “Best-in-Class” awards.
- This mid-size SUV merges unique Mercedes-Benz styling with a range of up to 590 km, a cutting-edge cockpit, and best-in-segment safety features.
- The smart #5 is set to expand into additional international markets throughout 2026, commencing with the UAE on February 10.
(Hangzhou, China) During its inaugural year on the global market, the smart #5 has garnered six major honors, receiving acclaim from reviewers, media, and customers, which underscores its wide international popularity.
Recently, the electric mid-size SUV was awarded Norway’s Car of the Year 2026, claimed the What Car? Family Electric SUV of the Year title in the UK, placed second in the 2026 Swiss Car of the Year competition, and in Hong Kong, China, was selected for UpCar’s Grand Ten 2025 list and named the 2026 Best Urban SUV by Car1.hk. The vehicle also achieved premier safety status as Euro NCAP’s “Best in Class” Large SUV for 2025 and was granted two Red Dot Design Awards for its product design and innovative interface. These honors collectively demonstrate the smart #5’s comprehensive capabilities in design, safety, and user experience—an outcome of the brand’s ‘One-product Principle’ that guarantees each model is engineered to meet the top global standards.
The smart #5 represents the brand’s roomiest, most adaptable, and technologically sophisticated model yet. Engineered for city driving and more, it integrates a sophisticated 800-volt platform with a highly efficient drivetrain, providing up to 475 kW of power and a WLTP range of up to 590 km.
Designed by the Mercedes-Benz global design team, the smart #5 adheres to the brand’s “Love, Pure, Unexpected” design ethos. With a panoramic halo roof, frameless doors, and signature oblong front and rear lights, it presents a unique boxy and upright profile, adding a playful yet polished element, and is recognizably smart from all perspectives.
The interior of the smart #5 provides a roomy, premium cabin centered around an intuitive digital ecosystem. Driven by a latest-generation AMD V2000 chipset, the human-machine interface (HMI) is shown on a 10.25-inch full HD digital instrument cluster and two 13-inch OLED screens for the center console and passenger. Offering a substantial 630-liter trunk space, it easily transitions from everyday use to weekend getaways.
Safety is a further domain where the #5 stands out. In September 2025, it achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, attaining the top overall score in the large SUV category. Additionally, no other vehicle in any class received higher marks in the Child Occupant and Safety Assist test segments.
Following successful introductions in 17 European markets and key areas like China, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Morocco, the smart #5 will continue its rollout to new international markets in 2026, beginning with the UAE on February 10.
About smart
Since its inception in the 1990s, smart has consistently pursued the goal of discovering optimal solutions for future urban transportation. In late 2019, Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group formally created the smart global joint venture.
Between 2019 and 2024, following a full-scale revitalization of its brand, product lineup, and commercial approach, smart met the strategic goals outlined for its first five-year period. Committed to the “China-Europe, Dual Home” worldwide growth strategy, smart has evolved into a top-tier premium intelligent electric vehicle brand. It currently features a growing range of products and a global presence covering approximately 40 countries and regions. In 2025, smart intends to enhance its worldwide business activities.
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CONTACT: Jack Bailey jack.bailey@smart.com
