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Smart #6 Breaks Cover as Brand’s First Sedan, a PHEV Fastback the Size of an E‑Class

The move signals Smart’s pivot from tiny city cars to Geely‑engineered, China‑first mainstream models.

Overview

  • China MIIT filings and media reports confirm the #6 as a D‑segment fastback measuring 4906×1922×1508 mm with a long wheelbase and a hatchback-style rear with an active spoiler.
  • The plug‑in hybrid uses the same setup as the #5 EHD, pairing a 1.5‑litre turbo four with a high‑output electric motor and a three‑speed hybrid transmission, with outlets reporting roughly 320 kW combined output.
  • Claims based on the CLTC cycle cite about 285 km of electric‑only range and roughly 1810 km total driving range, figures that are typically more generous than Western test standards.
  • Battery specifications are not yet confirmed, though reporting indicates LFP packs likely mirror the #5’s ~20 kWh and 41.46 kWh options, and Smart has not revealed the interior.
  • A China launch is expected early next year with international markets to follow, as commentators note the conventional styling marks a departure from Smart’s quirky city‑car identity.