On July 17th, I was invited to attend a smart trend co-creation night event.
The event showcased the overhead view of smart’s first SUV. From this overhead view, the most obvious feature is the panoramic skylight, which is shaped like a hole that cannot be opened. In addition, the overall appearance of the vehicle is characterized by gentle lines, and the headlights are designed to be integrated.
Here is a summary of the information about this SUV:
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The internal code name for this car is HX11. It will be based on the compact car branch platform of Geely SEA architecture. As a compact SUV, the length of the car will exceed 4 meters, making it the largest smart car model ever;
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In terms of power, the new car may be equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor with a maximum power of 200kW. The battery capacity will exceed 70 kWh, and the NEDC range will exceed 500 km;
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The concept car will be unveiled at the Munich Auto Show in September;
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The new car is expected to be priced between 200,000-300,000 RMB;
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It will be produced in Geely’s Xi’an factory in the future;
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It will adopt a direct sales and agency model for sales channels in the future.
Guests attending this event included Daniel Lescow (far left), Vice President of Sales, Marketing and After-Sales of the smart brand’s global joint venture; Mr. Hubert Lee (second from left), head of the Mercedes-Benz China Advanced Design Center and chief designer in China; and Mr. PPC (third from left), the principal of the ROARINGWILD brand.
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It is worth mentioning that Hubert Lee led the design of the W218 CLS, which is acclaimed as “the most beautiful Mercedes.”
Finally, let me pose a divergent question: why do you think the skylight of smart’s SUV is shaped like a hole?
Source: smart trend co-creation night
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