Smart #3 Pro

A business only exists to profit, which goes the same way for car manufacturers. Fans might have fallen in love with the brand’s philosophy or exciting products but their existence is to make money, not to answer to the whims of fans. In the case of Smart, that profit-making direction seems to be where the brand is heading now. No more small, quirky compacts that can easily fit in tight spaces; under the stewardship of the Geely Group, the Smart cars of the 2020s are bigger and have hints of mor

Since its launch in November 2023, there are nearly 500 Smart cars in Malaysia. Distributor Pro-Net counts on 10 dealers and 11 sales outlets to introduce the Geely-Mercedes-Benz co-owned brand to Malaysia. Of the 11 sales outlets, EON’s sole Smart outlet in Glenmarie stands out because it delivers a disproportionately high number of cars, one in every 5 new Smarts in Malaysia are sold by this one outlet. EON is a household name for any family that bought a Proton in the ‘80s. For better and for

The latest and largest member of the Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture brand Smart will make its official debut on 28 August. Dubbed the Smart #5, the new model will introduce an array of new technologies and emphasize that Smart is no longer just about small cars. First unveiled as the Smart Concept #5 in April this year, the Smart #5 will boast advanced technology not seen on the earlier Smart #1 and #3 models, including an 800V electrical architecture for faster charging and a battery size of

Pro-Net (Smart Malaysia) has launched the Smart #3, offering three variants with starting prices at RM 175,000 for the Pro variant, RM 215,000 for the Premium variant, and RM 255,000 for the Brabus variant. The Smart #3 shares several aspects with the Smart #1, including the power outputs of the three variants and the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform developed by Geely. However, the Smart #3 is designed to be sportier, featuring a sloping rear roof design. The Smart #3 Pro vari

At yesterday's (Sunday, 21-April 2024) KL Car Free Morning, Smart Malaysia held the first public preview of the upcoming Smart #3 battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the country. The larger sibling to the #1, the #3 is the second model to emerge from the Smart Automobile tie-up between Geely and Mercedes-Benz. Previous reports point that the model is to launch here after China and Europe; development work should be well underway considering the example pictured is right hand drive (RHD). Launch ti

Looking at the Smart #3 in person, you might be forgiven for thinking that it is essentially a Smart #1 with a lower roofline. After all, both the #1 and #3 are built on the same platform and share the same power outputs. Smart Malaysia recently invited the Malaysian media to the Proton test track in Shah Alam for an exclusive first look and driving impression of the Smart #3. Two variants of the upcoming battery electric vehicle (BEV) were tested around the track – the Premium and Brabus varian