smart’s latest showcases shine at Shanghai Auto Show, with exciting plans for UAE launch

At the recently concluded Shanghai Auto Show, smart, the collaborative venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, captured significant attention with its striking new premium vehicles. Among the most notable were the smart #5 BRABUS edition and the smart #3 Keith Haring Art Car. Further exciting is the smart #5 will soon make its way to the UAE, with plans to launch as early as Q4 2025.

An official from smart shared some details at the event: "We expect the #5 to be available soon. While the exact variants are still to be confirmed, we plan to offer between two to four versions. These will likely start with the Pro or Pro+ variants, followed by the Premium, and then the BRABUS edition."

"We are targeting a Q4 launch within this year. Currently, we are conducting summer testing in Dubai, with some test vehicles set to arrive in June for this phase. This testing is crucial to ensure the car’s battery and air conditioning systems are adapted to the region’s climate. Safety, especially for electric vehicles, is a top priority, and we want to ensure everything is optimised before the official launch," the official added.

smart #5

The smart #5, marketed as the "First-Ever Premium Mid-Size SUV from smart," joins the #1 and #3 models to complete a revamped SUV lineup for the brand. Built on an 800-volt platform that allows ultra-fast DC charging of up to 400kW, the #5 is designed with rugged off-road styling. It features accessories like an electric trailer hitch. In certain markets, the #5 can be equipped with additional off-road options, including underbody protection, a roof carrier, and even a side ladder. The model promises to be a high-quality, custom-built off-roader, merging durability with refined interior features.

smart #1 and #3

In 2023, AW Rostamani Group announced its partnership with smart. Last year in October, smart and AWR Group unveiled the smart #1 and smart #3 models.

The smart #1 is designed as a sports utility vehicle with a spacious, high-tech interior, while the smart #3 is a sport-utility coupe with a striking shark-nose design and sporty curves. Both models come in a variety of colours, allowing customers to enjoy the sophistication of the BRABUS trim.