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New Smart #5 electric SUV revealed as outdoorsy Tesla Model Y rival![Smart #5 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--foV5mIP2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1724846280/autoexpress/2024/08/Smart%205%20reveal.jpg)
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New Smart #5 electric SUV revealed as outdoorsy Tesla Model Y rival
The electric mid-size SUV is due to arrive early next year, and can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in just 15 minutes
Hot Smart #3 Brabus ups the attitude with a sleek styling kit![New Brabus Smart 3 - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--NQAMH5WQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1724152651/autoexpress/2024/08/New%20Brabus%20Smart%203%20001_fgobx9.jpg)
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Hot Smart #3 Brabus ups the attitude with a sleek styling kit
Brabus upgrades include new wheels and trim, plus interior tweaks to elevate EV’s aesthetic
New Smart #5 will be unveiled on 28th August as a Skoda Enyaq rival![Smart #5 testing - front tracking off road](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1ddQpLeM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1722854119/autoexpress/2024/08/Smart-5-front-tracking_p2qn33.jpg)
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New Smart #5 will be unveiled on 28th August as a Skoda Enyaq rival
Official images from Smart gives us a new look at the all-electric SUV
Smart #1 Brabus gets even more radical with ‘individualisation program’![Smart #1 Brabus - front 3/4 static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2aYmmGjG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1721060473/autoexpress/2024/07/Smart%201%20Brabus.jpg)
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Smart #1 Brabus gets even more radical with ‘individualisation program’
The Brabus-tuned Smart #1 receives a bodykit and £7,000 wheels
Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter![Geneva Motor Show](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GzEq-hyF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1629888053/autoexpress/2021/08/Geneva%20Motor%20Show.jpg)
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Beijing Motor Show 2024: all the key cars and why they matter
The word’s major car manufacturers wheeled out their latest cars in China this month
Best crossover cars to buy 2024![Best crossover cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BjyezmXg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714052383/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20crossover%20cars%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Best crossover cars to buy 2024
Small car costs with a little SUV muscle, these are the best crossovers on the market
New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader![Smart #5 concept - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hyIpbg2l--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713862182/autoexpress/2024/04/Smart%205%20concept.jpg)
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New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader
Its maker is calling this the “most versatile Smart of all time” although we expect the concept to be toned down for production
New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept![Smart Concept 5 - side](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---ozVd9p4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1713531603/autoexpress/2024/04/Smart%20concept%205%20sketch_zuhi8b.jpg)
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New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept
The Smart Concept #5 will give us our first glimpse of the Smart #1’s big brother
New entry-level Smart #1 Pro slashes £4,000 off the EV SUV’s price![Smart 1 Pro - charging front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BedJQslI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1706267785/autoexpress/2024/01/2024%20Smart%201%20Pro%20001_ahov8f.jpg)
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New entry-level Smart #1 Pro slashes £4,000 off the EV SUV’s price
The Smart #1 Pro represents a £4,000 saving compared to the existing Pro+ model
Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money![Best future classics - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--FSVRWLQV--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1686066560/autoexpress/2023/06/Future%20classics%202023%20header.jpg)
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Future classics 2024: car investments that could make you money
Identifying future classic cars is a tricky but potentially lucrative business, here are our future classic recommendations
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars![Volvo EX30 - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7HP9qHuu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1698998501/autoexpress/2023/11/Volvo%20EX30%202023-5.jpg)
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Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
The Chinese giant behind Volvo, Polestar and Lotus will join forces with NIO on battery tech
New Smart #3: UK prices and specs revealed for premium electric coupe-SUV![Smart #3 - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--K_LVnSGq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1701178014/autoexpress/2023/11/Smart%203%202023.jpg)
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New Smart #3: UK prices and specs revealed for premium electric coupe-SUV
Smart has announced pricing for its new #3 with a new trim level added
Cheaper Smart #1 Pro electric SUV incoming to rival MG4![Smart 1 Pro - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zfswkjjq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697643246/autoexpress/2023/10/SMART%20hashtag1%20Pro%20exterior%20front_qjx4gt.jpg)
![Smart 1 Pro - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zfswkjjq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1697643246/autoexpress/2023/10/SMART%20hashtag1%20Pro%20exterior%20front_qjx4gt.jpg)
Cheaper Smart #1 Pro electric SUV incoming to rival MG4
Smart will add the entry-level Pro version to the #1 line up
Fashion designer cars: when haute couture and automotive collide![Land Rover Defender by Paul Smith](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Wc6bRQDE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695125171/autoexpress/2023/09/Land-Rover-Defender-by-Paul-Smith_woxxuo.jpg)
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Fashion designer cars: when haute couture and automotive collide
From Lamborghini to Land Rover, car makers are always keen to work with fashion houses and style icons, producing some interesting results
Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review![Smart #1 and Renault Megane E-Tech - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Jq9gUVMB--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1694174794/autoexpress/2023/09/Smart%201%20vs%20Megane%20E-Tech.jpg)
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Smart #1 vs Renault Megane E-Tech: 2023 twin test review
The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?
Munich Motor Show 2023: news round-up and all the new cars![Auto Express Munich Motor Show 2023 guide header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Y-kuY7OL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1691506981/autoexpress/2023/08/Munich%20Motor%20Show%202023%20guide%20-%20header%20image.jpg)
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Munich Motor Show 2023: news round-up and all the new cars
This year's Munich Motor Show saw big reveals from BMW, Cupra, Mercedes, MINI, Renault, Tesla and Volkswagen
New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced![Smart #1 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--vUAClNOl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649327236/autoexpress/2022/04/Smart%201%20SUV%202022-23.jpg)
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New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced
Smart has unveiled the value proposition of its crucial #1 small SUV and we have all the details…
Used Smart ForTwo (Mk3, 2015-date) review![Used Smart ForTwo Mk3 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--xAqSgrYq--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678798578/autoexpress/2023/03/Used%20Smart%20ForTwo%20Mk3-2.jpg)
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Used Smart ForTwo (Mk3, 2015-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Smart ForTwo covering the ForTwo Mk3 that has been on sale since 2015
‘Smart will reinvent the new-car sales experience’![Opinion - Smart](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--73I4qX_z--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664364735/autoexpress/2022/09/Opinion%20-%20Smart.jpg)
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‘Smart will reinvent the new-car sales experience’
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks Smart will stand out from the crowd by fixing its pricing across all of its sales methods
New Smart #1 Brabus is a 422bhp all-electric family SUV![Smart Brabus 1 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2ZPfMkGy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661530744/autoexpress/2022/08/Smart%20Brabus%201%202022.jpg)
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New Smart #1 Brabus is a 422bhp all-electric family SUV
The hot Brabus variant of the all-electric Smart #1 also offers a sporty exterior makeover
Best German modern classic cars![Best German modern classics - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5huHUm2Q--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1653399777/autoexpress/2022/05/Best%20German%20modern%20classics.jpg)
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Best German modern classic cars
Investing in a modern classic from Germany could be a shrewd financial decision. Here’s our pick of the best current options
Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV![Smart SUV concept](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UhUJhuss--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1644497366/autoexpress/2022/02/Smart%20SUV%20concept.jpg)
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Smart Concept #1 previews 2023 electric SUV
Smart concept points to new direction for the brand under joint Daimler and Geely ownership
'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'![Smart opinion](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nlHTQmZz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621507856/autoexpress/2021/05/Opinion%20Smart.jpg)
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'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'
Steve Fowler looks at how Geely and Mercedes are planning to reboot the Smart brand
New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp![Brabus 92R - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--We2K4_xO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1616666068/autoexpress/2021/03/Brabus%2092R-13.jpg)
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New Brabus 92R is a sporty Smart EQ fortwo cabrio with 91bhp
Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus has unveiled a sportier version of the Smart EQ fortwo with more power
Used Smart ForFour review![Used Smart ForFour - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--D4hXcfsu--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1580835712/autoexpress/2020/01/01_31.jpg)
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Used Smart ForFour review
A full used buyer’s on the Smart ForFour covering the ForFour Mk2 (2015-date)
Mercedes and Geely joint ownership of Smart![Smart EQ range](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0SzhUob2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1567702107/autoexpress/2019/09/03_8.jpg)
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Mercedes and Geely joint ownership of Smart
The £590 million equal-stake joint venture will see the pair launch a range of next-generation Smart electric vehicles from 2022
Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour pricing![Smart EQ ForTwo - Frankfurt front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--v6lMctsK--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1568374996/autoexpress/2019/09/image-from-ios-7_0.jpg)
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Smart EQ ForTwo and EQ ForFour pricing
Facelifted versions of the all-electric Smart EQ ForTwo priced from £16,850 including the government plug-in grant
New electric Smart ForEase concept fully unveiled in Paris![Smart ForEase concept - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--yuvbn_vx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184217/autoexpress/2018/10/image-from-ios-5.jpg)
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New electric Smart ForEase concept fully unveiled in Paris
Smart is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the 2018 Paris Motor Show with the fully-functioning ForEase open-top concept