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Man Geely is just killing it lately. Everything they touch improves some 100%… Volvo had a huge leap, Lotus is reimagined, and now Smart with these latest models. Looking good!
Except the range isn't impressive at ALL per kwh of capacity and neither is those charging speeds for 2024 or 2025 model year evs. Tesla is better in both categories since 2019 now with 3&Y, and the Koreans also since 2021 have better specs than these do. Personally imo geely should convince the merc leadership to offer these in the U.S. through the dealerships. I bet the smart #1 if priced under 35k, even without tax credit access would still sell decently locally. And the obviously much more upscale looking #3 could also do quite well here. Even without the tax credit access, or only make it available on leases as the loophole exists for that. As many luxury segment cars already are leased not purchased. Also geely could cheat like Volvo and offset some of the import tariffs by exporting us built Mercedes.👍🏻
@@TheFPSPower they could sell tens of thousands of them easily. Hundreds of thousands though no not likely. The entire compact segment depending on the year over here you look? Is 350-500,000 in total annual sales. But evs also open up new market opportunities(tesla will blow this wide open in 2025 with the 25k compacts. As no premium/luxury segment compact compact suv/cuv evs are really available here today anyway. Hence why I said what I did. 👍🏻 Selling them through merc dealers would give people some confidence, falsely placed maybe? But still more confidence than a china only ev brand has, that they could get them serviced, repaired and any warranty recall work done.
It's about time Mercedes started upping the game on the smart brand. You can clearly see EQE all over this. Spectacular step in the right direction. The smart brand has been reborn!
@@agentsmithishere Not sure this is something Americans are more likely to buy, but my countrymen never seem to want what I want and I resent the fact that their preferences limit my options.
@@agentsmithishere The only cars you can sell Americans to make profit without help from the government is trucks and even the EV versions don't sell *cough ford lightning
I liked the video. However I'm missing the part how it compares to the #1 and where it falls in the line-up. The end was also a bit abrupt. Of course we can check the other videos ourselves but I want to hear a bit more from you how the car compares to the ex30 and zeeker and what you think about the trio.
@@jonpetter8921 No, Mercedes is only responsible for Design, the car itself is manufactured in Geely's factories and implements Geely's hardware and software solution.
@@jonpetter8921 I believe the other commenter is correct. Besides, if you compare a car from any of Geely's higher-end - or even midrange - brands to a Mercedes, you'll see that the Geely is a huge step up.
The Smart EVs are based on Geely's SEA platform; the new Mini Cooper EVs are based on Great Wall Motor's ME platform; Volkswagen will be using Xpeng's platform; and Audi will be using a platform developed by SAIC. The Germans have been reduced to the role of design consultants. How the mighty have fallen.
nah, first of all Smart and Mini Cooper always have been kinda independent from their mother brands so why not use additional cooperations for these side brands? Keeps production cost down and margins high. On the other hand both BMW and Mercedes will use their self-developed EV platforms for their own cars. And in fact both the cars and the EV platforms are better than the one from chinese brands. Audi will use PPE platform from Porsche for their bigger models. BTW Mercedes will anounce the CLA concept today which has the new MMA platform. The production model will be available at the end of next year. Compare the stats of the upcoming MMA platform, which will be the same platform and chassis for a new compact SUV (bigger than Smart #3 tho), to the Smart #3 or any of the chinese brands and it is just night and day. What chinese manufacturers nailed over the last years is the design and somewhat the build quality, but almost all of that was achieved with help of western designers and technology. CATL has some interessting batteries, but they sell them to every brand. So no advantage here. Research from US/UK/Germany has shown the potential of battery innovation in the west. Chinese brands lag hard in drivetrain and efficiency metrics tho. That is where german manufacturers still outshine others by a mile. The new CLA will consume 12kw/100km, that is another 10% lower than the new Model 3 highland, and the range will be over 750km/ 470miles for the max trim. The bigger and EV-only platform of Mercedes, which will follow soon after, might be even slightly better. Axial flux motor for the AMG models are interesting, too.
@@wocaomade That is a comforting delusion. In terms of batteries, electric motors, artificial intelligence, and self-driving technologies, the German automakers have fallen far behind their Chinese counterparts. In fact, when performance is unimportant, Chinese automakers choose Bosch components to lower costs.
Such a cool little car. I really dig the interior, with the HUD and the small screen above the steering wheel, right in front of the driver, thus him not having to constantly turn his head to the right in order to check the central screen, as in a Tesla.
@@TD1237 cool and in 4,000,000+real actual tesla owners view you are wrong. Oh yeah and almost everyone else's cheap evs also went the central screen only route. They also make cheap kits to ad a screen behind the wheel for tesla 3&Y.👍🏻😎
I really like it. It’s nice that we’re getting what looks more family sized hatchback EVs and not just typical SUV after SUV. The styling and quality look well judged to my eyes too.
I almost bought this car. I test drove it several times in comparison with the Zeeker X. In the end, I chose the Zeeker X because of the zero gravity seats, built-in fridge, and cheaper price (I could get the Babos version performance for the same price as the standard Smart #3). Buying the Smart #3 in Europe is actually not bad, because the European version of Zeeker X does not have the zero gravity seats, sliding screen, or built-in fridge like the Chinese version.
Very attractive car. The lack of a sun screen for the panoramic roof looks like an oversight. Ultimately the price will determine how successful the Smart #3 will be. And of how it compares to similar models from other car makers. Hopefully there will be some driving reviews soon.
Very nice and with great build quality and character. Pricing will be key and perhaps my only reservation is the EV range. They may offer a long range battery upgrade? Excellent presentation as usual.
The biggest problem that i see is that people associate affordable city cars when they hear "Smart". This looks amazing (aside from the very childish looking infotainment system and very very immature looking fonts used) but this will always "feel" expensive as long as people hear Smart and 43k in the same sentence
While I like Volvo EX30 interior and exterior more, I can't deny Smart#3 appears compelling choice. Interior and having a keyfob would be dealbreaker for me in Smart#3 - the bulged out middle with round openings makes interior look tiny. And ever since my Model 3, I don't want to carry a keyfob again. I would however be interested how Smart#3 media UI works over time. Volvo has Android Automotive which is arguably one of the best but my first impression of Smart#3 UI is positive as well.
I still remember when the first time I drove a rental Smart back in 2012 (for my brother's wedding filming), that 1.0 liter 3 cylinder car was a piece of crap...I am so shocked at how good it has become today
The range is too short for American but the rest of the design is pretty spot on. The only thing I'd change is the line of the tops of the doors. The "roofline" of the doors means people will have to duck when they get in the back seat and getting things like child safety seats will be harder than a more practical shape. Very nice car though.
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Very cool. Tomas I wish you would always measure the full length of cargo space (like you usually do) when back seats are folded down, not just measure the 1/2 cargo area :P
I believe it should be called “number 3” and not “hashtag 3”. The # is a number sign that is used to mean “number”. It’s used in F1 for example, where drivers are referred as being #44 or #33 and nobody says hashtag! It can be called hashtag 3 but it seems so silly that I refuse to accept that it was what SMART marketeers had in mind. (Not that smart 😅)
Smart 3 looks very nice and cute on the inside and outside. I wonder if it will reach our US market. In the US, this would be a good choice if someone wanted a GlA but electric. Thank you for your great video.
Being an ix3 driver, im due for a change next year and i have to say, nothing is really ezciting me in the EV market place just now. Particularly witj the range. As soon i heard 200 mile range for this car, i scores it off my list.
I love the design overall and compact dimensions, but I feel it's a missed opportunity to make it a proper liftback which would make the design more aerodynamic and with a slightly longer back also add some extra storage space.
Mercedes-Benz is rolling out their small car segment for slightly more mainstream Smart. It's how things work these days. They need the real name for where the good margins are and let a "semi-name" trademark to deal with where the margins are not so great.
@@nunagoras yeah, it’s the same reason the engines and gearboxes in the A-class and B-class are from Renaults, and the Citan small van-based people carrier is based on the Renault Kangoo; it’s all about profit margins.
great review thanks. pity about the glass roof; absolutely useless in Australia where it is blazing hot all year. (I boiled to death in my Peugeot). so sad.
This #3, the #1, and a Fortwo sized version (#4-2?), need to all be brought back to USA/Canada. There would be a car for every type of driver that way.
Big wheels. Always big wheels!!! When will car companies start making affordable electric family cars with space on the inside rather than massive wheel arches that eat up all the space!
Yes, thanks to the software engeneering and the insane infotainment and touchscreen nonsense this is how the car industry is trying to rip us all off. I wonder when the car industry will give us EVs that are affordable, not overdesigned and reliable. What we keep seeing are new cars that are rather equipped with all the fancy electronics and expensive stuff. We are wasting resources because laptops and smartphones need to be replaced after 5 years reasoning the hardware is outdated and not compatible any more with the software standard. Are we going to see the same trend with these cars and will we have to dump these vehicles also after 5 years?
I don't understand. The Zeekr has soft touch materials everywhere. Then this has hard in some places? Why is that? Why do they insist on that hard plastic at Mercedes if Zeekr shows you don't have to use it.
The Zeekr's interior appears to have nicer materials than most Mercedes. So, if they did the same here, Mercedes might be sh-ooting themselves in the foot. Just my guess.
2:50 Genauso. :D I find it disturbing that the new smarts are basically Chinese cars, developed in China. At the same time, they look really good, it is almost a shame they are not branded as Mercedes.
tesla model 3 42 k eur ,model y 48 k eur , the best cars in the market....the correct price for smart 25 k eur ...if not nobody will pay a lot of money for nothing , sorry Europe ,wake up
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00:00 Smart #3 compact EV
00:57 Length and acceleration figures
01:57 Battery kWh size and range
02:43 Light show
03:15 Interior: doors and quality
05:11 Cockpit overview
06:27 Storage
06:58 User interface
08:21 Rear seats
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i watched your review of the new mini and commented on mini twitter a vegan interior at last and they gave it a like, which i thought was greet.
Man Geely is just killing it lately. Everything they touch improves some 100%… Volvo had a huge leap, Lotus is reimagined, and now Smart with these latest models. Looking good!
Ikr. All their cars seem to puunch above their weight. Seriously impressed with what they've been doing lately.
you work for them
they ruined everything
Except the range isn't impressive at ALL per kwh of capacity and neither is those charging speeds for 2024 or 2025 model year evs.
Tesla is better in both categories since 2019 now with 3&Y, and the Koreans also since 2021 have better specs than these do.
Personally imo geely should convince the merc leadership to offer these in the U.S. through the dealerships.
I bet the smart #1 if priced under 35k, even without tax credit access would still sell decently locally.
And the obviously much more upscale looking #3 could also do quite well here.
Even without the tax credit access, or only make it available on leases as the loophole exists for that. As many luxury segment cars already are leased not purchased.
Also geely could cheat like Volvo and offset some of the import tariffs by exporting us built Mercedes.👍🏻
@@4literv6 I don't think these would sell well in the US, small cars don't sell well at all.
@@TheFPSPower they could sell tens of thousands of them easily. Hundreds of thousands though no not likely.
The entire compact segment depending on the year over here you look? Is 350-500,000 in total annual sales.
But evs also open up new market opportunities(tesla will blow this wide open in 2025 with the 25k compacts.
As no premium/luxury segment compact compact suv/cuv evs are really available here today anyway. Hence why I said what I did. 👍🏻
Selling them through merc dealers would give people some confidence, falsely placed maybe?
But still more confidence than a china only ev brand has, that they could get them serviced, repaired and any warranty recall work done.
It's about time Mercedes started upping the game on the smart brand. You can clearly see EQE all over this. Spectacular step in the right direction. The smart brand has been reborn!
The #3 is so much better looking than the #1! Very well done smart and Geely!
If this becomes available in the US (which I doubt), I'd be all over it - that steering. wheel and interior are gorgeous.
it is baffling how they pulled out of the american markets, only to make the exact type of cars that americans are more likely to buy.
@@agentsmithishere Not sure this is something Americans are more likely to buy, but my countrymen never seem to want what I want and I resent the fact that their preferences limit my options.
@@agentsmithishere The only cars you can sell Americans to make profit without help from the government is trucks and even the EV versions don't sell *cough ford lightning
#BringThisToUSA ❤
This #3 looks definitely better than the #1. If the price is right, it should be a very interesting choice for a relatively compact EV.
This car looks better than the new mimi copper
I can agree with that. The new Mini Cooper is a chineese knock-off that an actual mini. Not even German anymore
The infotainment system is total poop though.
I liked the video. However I'm missing the part how it compares to the #1 and where it falls in the line-up. The end was also a bit abrupt. Of course we can check the other videos ourselves but I want to hear a bit more from you how the car compares to the ex30 and zeeker and what you think about the trio.
I prefer the MINI which is way less generic and both work with a Chinese joint venture
Mini looks better imo
You can definitely see Geely's influence in the build quality and materials. Really nice to see!
That s Mercedes, The Geely influence probably is the software
But only for premium crossovers and SUVs? 😒
@@jonpetter8921 No, Mercedes is only responsible for Design, the car itself is manufactured in Geely's factories and implements Geely's hardware and software solution.
@@jonpetter8921 I believe the other commenter is correct. Besides, if you compare a car from any of Geely's higher-end - or even midrange - brands to a Mercedes, you'll see that the Geely is a huge step up.
The Smart EVs are based on Geely's SEA platform; the new Mini Cooper EVs are based on Great Wall Motor's ME platform; Volkswagen will be using Xpeng's platform; and Audi will be using a platform developed by SAIC. The Germans have been reduced to the role of design consultants. How the mighty have fallen.
Very true.
It’s mainly to compete with Chinese car manufacturers to keep the cost down. It might be good for us consumers!
nah, first of all Smart and Mini Cooper always have been kinda independent from their mother brands so why not use additional cooperations for these side brands? Keeps production cost down and margins high. On the other hand both BMW and Mercedes will use their self-developed EV platforms for their own cars. And in fact both the cars and the EV platforms are better than the one from chinese brands. Audi will use PPE platform from Porsche for their bigger models. BTW Mercedes will anounce the CLA concept today which has the new MMA platform. The production model will be available at the end of next year. Compare the stats of the upcoming MMA platform, which will be the same platform and chassis for a new compact SUV (bigger than Smart #3 tho), to the Smart #3 or any of the chinese brands and it is just night and day. What chinese manufacturers nailed over the last years is the design and somewhat the build quality, but almost all of that was achieved with help of western designers and technology. CATL has some interessting batteries, but they sell them to every brand. So no advantage here. Research from US/UK/Germany has shown the potential of battery innovation in the west. Chinese brands lag hard in drivetrain and efficiency metrics tho. That is where german manufacturers still outshine others by a mile. The new CLA will consume 12kw/100km, that is another 10% lower than the new Model 3 highland, and the range will be over 750km/ 470miles for the max trim. The bigger and EV-only platform of Mercedes, which will follow soon after, might be even slightly better. Axial flux motor for the AMG models are interesting, too.
Audi will use PPE but is furious about the inherited SW delays.
@@wocaomade That is a comforting delusion. In terms of batteries, electric motors, artificial intelligence, and self-driving technologies, the German automakers have fallen far behind their Chinese counterparts. In fact, when performance is unimportant, Chinese automakers choose Bosch components to lower costs.
This looks MILES better than both Mini Cooper & Mini Countryman; but I prefer Volvo EX30.
Such a cool little car. I really dig the interior, with the HUD and the small screen above the steering wheel, right in front of the driver, thus him not having to constantly turn his head to the right in order to check the central screen, as in a Tesla.
4,500,000+ model y&3 drivers so far have figured it out globally. 😎
@@4literv6 But it's still not ideal. This setup's more practical than Tesla's imo.
@@TD1237 cool and in 4,000,000+real actual tesla owners view you are wrong. Oh yeah and almost everyone else's cheap evs also went the central screen only route. They also make cheap kits to ad a screen behind the wheel for tesla 3&Y.👍🏻😎
Interior is better than the new mini.
smart outdone the design of the Benz EQ series really...
The interior build quality on this seems better than an S-Class. Really impressed with this car
WTF… you‘ve never been in an s-class then.. clown!
I really like it. It’s nice that we’re getting what looks more family sized hatchback EVs and not just typical SUV after SUV. The styling and quality look well judged to my eyes too.
I almost bought this car. I test drove it several times in comparison with the Zeeker X. In the end, I chose the Zeeker X because of the zero gravity seats, built-in fridge, and cheaper price (I could get the Babos version performance for the same price as the standard Smart #3).
Buying the Smart #3 in Europe is actually not bad, because the European version of Zeeker X does not have the zero gravity seats, sliding screen, or built-in fridge like the Chinese version.
Does the Panorama window have sunblind?
“In the rear light strip, from the left to the right - and the top speed will be 180km/h”… I got whiplash from that sudden change of topic hahahaha. 😅
Not sure about the exterior, but wow! that interior! Love it! ❤️
Very attractive car. The lack of a sun screen for the panoramic roof looks like an oversight. Ultimately the price will determine how successful the Smart #3 will be. And of how it compares to similar models from other car makers. Hopefully there will be some driving reviews soon.
those shade-less sunroofs are like they dont have an ergonomic department anymore... very stupid decision and i cant understand that.
Very nice and with great build quality and character. Pricing will be key and perhaps my only reservation is the EV range. They may offer a long range battery upgrade? Excellent presentation as usual.
thanks! Nothing about a different battery so far
I like the colour and the design but the range seems low. Thomas.
yap
The biggest problem that i see is that people associate affordable city cars when they hear "Smart". This looks amazing (aside from the very childish looking infotainment system and very very immature looking fonts used) but this will always "feel" expensive as long as people hear Smart and 43k in the same sentence
While I like Volvo EX30 interior and exterior more, I can't deny Smart#3 appears compelling choice. Interior and having a keyfob would be dealbreaker for me in Smart#3 - the bulged out middle with round openings makes interior look tiny. And ever since my Model 3, I don't want to carry a keyfob again.
I would however be interested how Smart#3 media UI works over time. Volvo has Android Automotive which is arguably one of the best but my first impression of Smart#3 UI is positive as well.
I hope it will be a Mercedes version of this car with the MBUX infotainment. Looks much better than the #1. Cant wait for the Brabus version.
Really? This looks way better than any EQ product with a much better and nicer looking infotainment system! Sounds like you just want the MB name.
Thats build and quality looks amazing
I still remember when the first time I drove a rental Smart back in 2012 (for my brother's wedding filming), that 1.0 liter 3 cylinder car was a piece of crap...I am so shocked at how good it has become today
If this car had a screen and UI more similiar to the new gen MINI would be amazing! But the driver cluster animations when changing themes are cool!
It looks good. But I prefer the look of the Zeekr x because the zeekr looks crazy
The range is too short for American but the rest of the design is pretty spot on. The only thing I'd change is the line of the tops of the doors. The "roofline" of the doors means people will have to duck when they get in the back seat and getting things like child safety seats will be harder than a more practical shape. Very nice car though.
Stunning design, way better than the new Mini. I would love to see a new fortwo with this new design language
interior looks like in a 90k+ range, really impressive.
lol NO
obvious brand influencer
@@Mgoblagulkablonglmao im a nobody, can't even afford a 30k car bruh
@@hareshrk6259you are not a NOBODY, you mean something to someone
@@sillimilli3802 Wholesome. You seem like a great person. :-)
Love the quality. Nice car 💯👍🏻
Integrated Digital instrument cluster in the dash well done.!!!!
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amazing new car but i really don't like that the glass roof has no shade
same problem with the tesla model 3
Listening and reviewing the clicking sound of a opening compartment. Very german. Remains me of a certain VW ad from the past.
I noticed when you opened and closed the door, the window just adjusted down and up slightly. Subtle, but very cool.
Yeah thats a nice touch.
This solution has been used for many years, the idea is to ensure that the upper edge of the glass fits under the seal.
Very cool. Tomas I wish you would always measure the full length of cargo space (like you usually do) when back seats are folded down, not just measure the 1/2 cargo area :P
Geely has been killing it latelyyy wow just wow!
THAT CAR IS AMAZING! ❤
Does that rear corner with floating roof combine with the light bar tail lamp reminds any of of the Lexus RX?
I believe it should be called “number 3” and not “hashtag 3”. The # is a number sign that is used to mean “number”. It’s used in F1 for example, where drivers are referred as being #44 or #33 and nobody says hashtag!
It can be called hashtag 3 but it seems so silly that I refuse to accept that it was what SMART marketeers had in mind. (Not that smart 😅)
Yeha terrible choice, i ll just say one or three
Both of the new Smart cars look fantastic. They would definitely be high up on my shortlist of new cars to buy.
I wish if they have given more legroom and made the infotainment screen bezels less chunky it would havebeen a blast
I wish they'd offer a bigger battery similar to the MG4 Extended Range. Then this would be perfect.
7:54 Car can even do Cheetah stance 😂
hahhaa
Why are all Chinese made cars so gamefied? They bing and bong with flashing lights and cute graphics? Can't we have grown up cars?
Juvenile brand, Mercedes is for company cars and the retired managers instead 😜
Nice presentation for a smart vehicule 👍🏻 good job 😉
Great walk-around review, as always, Thomas.
Question though... what / where's the #2...????? 🤔
Smart 3 looks very nice and cute on the inside and outside. I wonder if it will reach our US market. In the US, this would be a good choice if someone wanted a GlA but electric. Thank you for your great video.
thanks keep tuning in !!
Way better than the EQA
Great video. This looks like a real winner.
Thanks 🙏
Didn’t expect for Volvo and Mercedes to become step siblings
Being an ix3 driver, im due for a change next year and i have to say, nothing is really ezciting me in the EV market place just now. Particularly witj the range. As soon i heard 200 mile range for this car, i scores it off my list.
I try to avoid donating money to China whenever possible.
Sehr nice. Das HMI ist wirklich sehr modern. Verspielt aber passend zur Marke. Glückwunsch Mercedes.
I love the design overall and compact dimensions, but I feel it's a missed opportunity to make it a proper liftback which would make the design more aerodynamic and with a slightly longer back also add some extra storage space.
Nauseant design is becoming a tradition for Mercedes EVs.
3:49 Is it me, or does the window drop a little when the door opens or is shut?
That’s normal with almost all frameless windows.
5:24 you can see the Mercedes-Benz style of the centre console and air vents immediately. Could be an A-Class or B-Class.
Mercedes-Benz is rolling out their small car segment for slightly more mainstream Smart. It's how things work these days. They need the real name for where the good margins are and let a "semi-name" trademark to deal with where the margins are not so great.
@@nunagoras yeah, it’s the same reason the engines and gearboxes in the A-class and B-class are from Renaults, and the Citan small van-based people carrier is based on the Renault Kangoo; it’s all about profit margins.
For such a well thought out classy design both in and out the graphics of the software looks like a childrens cartoon..
The headlights remind me of the BYD Atto
great review thanks. pity about the glass roof; absolutely useless in Australia where it is blazing hot all year. (I boiled to death in my Peugeot). so sad.
Cheers!
with that pricing it's DEAD before release
This #3, the #1, and a Fortwo sized version (#4-2?), need to all be brought back to USA/Canada. There would be a car for every type of driver that way.
Funny that so many people Call the car hashtag, # means number😂
This ev is just beautiful would look better in All black 😊
It would be Smart of them to bring this to the states 😜 gorgeous vehicle
issue is Smart are no making cars way too expensive for normal folk who were their previous customers for their small cars
As much as I love a full light bar at the rear end, the Mercedes-Benz EV inspired curve does not do it to me. At all.
Mercedes did marvelous job on the design, really impressive
Looks nicer than the ID3
Peugeot 407 had the same solution for trunk opening.
Hey Thomas, can u tell Smart head office that North American market is big, we want the #1 & #3 its gonna be a big seller
Here official range is
500km for the Brabus
535km for Pro and Pulse
560km for Premium
But that is probably city driving range.
wont be realistic in real-life use
Big wheels. Always big wheels!!! When will car companies start making affordable electric family cars with space on the inside rather than massive wheel arches that eat up all the space!
Beautiful clean design.
I like the Volvo EX30 exterior more. But the interior of this Smart is a class above 👌
50k for a smart ? 🤣😂
Yes, thanks to the software engeneering and the insane infotainment and touchscreen nonsense this is how the car industry is trying to rip us all off. I wonder when the car industry will give us EVs that are affordable, not overdesigned and reliable. What we keep seeing are new cars that are rather equipped with all the fancy electronics and expensive stuff. We are wasting resources because laptops and smartphones need to be replaced after 5 years reasoning the hardware is outdated and not compatible any more with the software standard. Are we going to see the same trend with these cars and will we have to dump these vehicles also after 5 years?
@@savetheclimate2292 this software problem will already be a thing with everything that’s built after 2022 model year, no matter if EV or combustion.
I don't understand. The Zeekr has soft touch materials everywhere. Then this has hard in some places? Why is that? Why do they insist on that hard plastic at Mercedes if Zeekr shows you don't have to use it.
The Zeekr's interior appears to have nicer materials than most Mercedes. So, if they did the same here, Mercedes might be sh-ooting themselves in the foot. Just my guess.
Love it! Will it come to the US?
It looks good, but wish they were more playful with the design. Don't forget the S stands for Swatch...
Looks like a Funky Cat which is also considerable cheaper and surprisingly better quality being Chinese!
I think I'll just stick with the EX30
I probably like the EX30 style more too, but the interior ergonomics on that are too VW-like so I'm not sure which I'd rather pick.
#1
It will be interesting to see how this #smart3 and #lotuselectre are compared by Thomas.
Nice car, but disappointing range. The screen UI feels a bit outdated when compared to Tesla, Nio, and Zeekr.
I really like the Smart design!
Straight up a budget Mercedes, which is good thing!
2:50 Genauso. :D I find it disturbing that the new smarts are basically Chinese cars, developed in China. At the same time, they look really good, it is almost a shame they are not branded as Mercedes.
Great video ,good work
I would assume that the hashtag's there so that it trends on Twitter.... I mean, X, as everyone has to use the hashtag to mention the car correctly.
What does the fox say?
tesla model 3 42 k eur ,model y 48 k eur , the best cars in the market....the correct price for smart 25 k eur ...if not nobody will pay a lot of money for nothing , sorry Europe ,wake up
Does the sunroof open or is it fixed
Fixed and with no blinds
great but I would have liked to see more range
# also means 'number'
Looks good but price?
Quite a stange and interesting design, I hope this car will not catch the fate of Honda e
40,000 to 50,000 euros?! This thing is grossly overpriced!