Indeed, this isn’t only the largest Smart yet but also one of the longest vehicles built on Geely’s PMA2+ platform. Its dimensions push it directly into a saloon segment dominated by the BYD Seal DM-i and Xiaomi SU7 in China.
The new #6 adopts Geely’s NordThor Hybrid 2.0 system, which pairs a 161bhp turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor. Power is sent through a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). Smart quotes combined output of up to 429bhp.
A lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by SVOLT and CATL delivers a claimed 177 miles of electric-only range on the generous CLTC cycle and an overall range of 1125 miles. Fuel consumption officially stands at 72.4mpg.
The PMA2 platform used by the #6 supports both 400V and 800V electrical systems and ultra-fast DC charging at up to 400kW.
The fully electric version of the #6 will be launched in China next year, offered with a 75kWh LFP or 94kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery.
Rear-wheel-drive models form the core of the EV line-up. The entry-level #6 Pro uses a 400V electrical architecture and produces 340bhp with the 75kWh battery. The #6 Pro+ upgrades to an 800V system, a 94kWh battery and a 363bhp motor – a configuration also used by the #6 Premium.
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