smart #5 Claims Six Major Awards in Global Launch Year

Core Insights - The smart 5 has achieved significant recognition in its debut year, winning six major international awards, including Norway's Car of the Year 2026 and Euro NCAP's "Best in Class" Large SUV of 2025, showcasing its broad appeal and strengths in design, safety, and user experience [1][2][6]. Awards and Recognition - The smart 5 has been awarded Norway's Car of the Year 2026, What Car? Family Electric SUV of the Year in the UK, runner-up in the 2026 Swiss Car of the Year, and recognized in Hong Kong as one of UpCar's Grand Ten 2025 and the 2026 Best Urban SUV by Car1.hk [2]. - It has also received top safety honors as Euro NCAP's "Best in Class" Large SUV of 2025 and two Red Dot Design Awards for its product design and innovative user interface [2]. Product Features - The smart 5 is designed for urban environments, featuring an advanced 800-volt platform and a highly efficient drive system, delivering up to 475 kW of power and a range of up to 590 km (WLTP) [4][6]. - The vehicle's interior includes a spacious cabin with a digital ecosystem powered by an AMD V2000 chipset, featuring a 10.25-inch full HD digital instrument cluster and two 13-inch OLED screens, along with a boot capacity of 630 liters [8]. Safety Performance - The smart 5 secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating in September 2025, achieving the highest overall score in the large SUV segment, with top scores in Child Occupant and Safety Assist categories [10]. Market Expansion - Following successful launches in 17 European markets and key regions such as China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Morocco, the smart 5 is set to expand into new international markets in 2026, starting with the UAE on February 10 [12]. Company Background - Smart has evolved since its inception in the 1990s, focusing on urban mobility solutions. In late 2019, a joint venture was established between Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, leading to a comprehensive brand renewal and strategic objectives achieved by 2024 [13][14].