Smart 6
| Smart #6 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Smart Automobile |
| Also called | Smart Jingling #6 (China) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Huzhou, Zhejiang |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door liftback sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Global Energy Architecture Evo |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Power output | 429 hp (320 kW; 435 PS) |
| Transmission | 3-speed DHT |
| Battery | CATL or SVOLT LFP |
| Range | 1,125 mi (1,811 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm (115.2 in) |
| Length | 4,906 mm (193.1 in) |
| Width | 1,922 mm (75.7 in) |
| Height | 1,508 mm (59.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,990–2,099 kg (4,387–4,628 lb) |
The Smart #6 EHD (stylised in all lowercase) is an upcoming plug-in hybrid mid-size liftback sedan developed and to be produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding.
Overview
[edit]The #6 EHD was officially unveiled on December 5, 2025. It is Smart's largest model to date and is also the brand's first sedan. The #6 also uses Geely's NordThor Hybrid 2.0 plug-in hybrid system.[1] Rumors of the Smart brand making a sedan began spreading in February of 2025.[2] This was confirmed in November of 2025 when the first spyshots of the #6 surfaced on the internet.[3] It is expected to rival the Tesla Model 3 and the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid.[4]
The length of the #6 EHD is comparable to the short-wheelbase version of the second-generation BMW 7 Series. It is also as long as two first-generation ForTwos.[5] Autoblog has described the design of the #6 as reminiscent of the Xiaomi SU7 without the "McLaren-style front fascia" of the SU7.[6]
Design and features
[edit]A continuous light bar and small air intakes are present on the front of the #6. Multi-spoke rims and hidden door handles are present on the sides. The rear exhibits a wide stance. As with the front, a continuous light bar is also used at the back, this time using a more concave design. An optional rear wing is also present, and so is a LiDAR system. Multiple different headlight and taillight designs are expected to be offered, as are different brake calipers. 19 and 20-inch wheels will be offered, with tire sizes for both wheels being 255/45 and 255/40 respectively.[7]
Powertrain
[edit]The #6 uses Geely's aforementioned NordThor Hybrid 2.0 system, shared with models such as the Smart #5 and Geely Galaxy M9. It uses a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 producing 161 horsepower and an electric motor producing 268 horsepower. The transmission is a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. It has a pure electric range of 177 miles (285 km) and a combined range of 1,125 miles (1,811 km) and will be offered with lithium iron phosphate batteries produced by CATL or SVOLT.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Chen, Dong Yi (December 7, 2025). "Smart #6 PHEV official images revealed: 1,810 km combined range, 429 hp". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ Kable, Greg (February 13, 2025). "Smart #6 saloon to rival Model 3 with up to 638bhp". Autocar.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (November 14, 2025). "Smart Really Is Making A Sedan". Carscoops.
- ^ a b Hyde, Ellis (December 8, 2025). "New Smart #6 revealed as a sleek rival to the BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3". Auto Express.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (December 8, 2025). "Smart's First Sedan Is Also Its Biggest Car Ever". Motor1.
- ^ Salapantan, Pablo (December 7, 2025). "Smart Just Revealed Its First Sedan, and It Looks Very Familiar". Autoblog.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (December 5, 2025). "Smart #6 EHD, the brand's biggest model, will be powered by Geely's NordThor Hybrid 2.0 system". CarNewsChina.