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Smart #6 Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Revealed in MIIT Filing for 2026 China Launch

The brand’s largest model signals Smart’s upscale push under the MercedesGeely joint venture.

Overview

  • Official photos and technical data published via China’s MIIT and Smart’s Weibo confirm the #6 as a plug‑in hybrid sedan using the Electric Hybrid Drive setup.
  • The car measures about 4.90 meters long, 1.92 meters wide and 1.51 meters high with a 2,926 mm wheelbase, making it the largest Smart to date.
  • The powertrain pairs a 1.5‑liter turbo engine rated at 120 kW with a 200 kW electric motor and a three‑speed hybrid transmission for a reported 320 kW system output.
  • Smart quotes up to 285 km of electric range and 1,810 km total on the CLTC cycle, figures that are typically more optimistic than WLTP or EPA results.
  • China sales are slated for 2026, two EHD variants list LFP batteries from SVOLT or CATL, export and pure‑electric versions remain unconfirmed, and MIIT images show roof LiDAR, an active rear spoiler and a curb weight up to 2,099 kg.