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Smart, the #6 EHD saloon arrives. And it's plug-in hybrid

Destined, for the time being, for the Chinese market, the new model stands out for a series of solutions starting with its dimensions, it is 4.90 metres long, it is not electric, at least at its debut, but Plug-in, to which is added a style that differs from the rest of the Smart range. There are, at least for now, no plans to market the #6 in the European market as well.

by Corrado Canali

10 December 2025

3' min read

Translated by AI

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Key points

The first pictures and some information for #6
The saloon is the largest model in the Smart range
The overall range of the saloon is 1,810 km
The system provides a 1.5 thermal power supply to the battery
An unprecedented design that is all about sportiness
A thin diffuser is integrated in the lower section
Smart's first sedan is scheduled to be launched in 2026

3' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

Smart with the #6 will market from 2026, for now only in China, its first sedan that outgrows all five models in the brand's current range, so much so that it is bigger even than Mercedes' cousin, the C-Class. It should also be noted that the only powertrain option available when the new sedan debuts is a plug-in hybrid powetrain. In this, too, the #6 differs from other Smart cars on the market today, all of which are 100 per cent electric.

The first images and some information for #6

If we then consider that Smart's flagship suv, the #5, is also offered in China in a plug-in hybrid variant as well as an electric variant, we can see how the Mercedes-Geely collaboration is gradually expanding the Smart brand's portfolio of offerings, especially in China. The launch of the new saloon was announced in recent days by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Technological Information with the first images and some information on the model.

The saloon is the largest model in the Smart range

The Smart brand's first sedan is, as mentioned, the largest model ever presented by the brand. The Smart #6 is, in fact, 4.90 metres long, 1.92 metres wide and 1.51 metres high, with a wheelbase of 2,926 millimetres. Moreover, under the bonnet the new saloon uses the Electric Hybrid Drive system, a plug-in credited with an electric range of 285 km. The hybrid powertrain combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric unit and a three-speed gearbox.

The sedan's overall range is 1,810 km

The combustion engine delivers 120 kW (163 hp), while the electric motor produces 200 kW (272 hp). The system output is claimed to be 320 kW (435 hp). Although the power output of the LFP battery has not yet been announced and since the #5 uses the same hybrid system with a 40 kWh battery, it is likely to be that on the #6 as well. Using the entire fuel reserve of the combustion engine, the resulting range should guarantee up to 1,810 km.

The system has a 1.5 thermal that powers the battery

Normally, the combustion engine, the turbocharged 1.5, powers a generator that charges the battery. At much higher speeds, however, it can also directly drive the front, directional wheels. The Geely-derived Electric Hybrid Drive system is a feather in the cap of the Chinese giant, which uses it on its models that also debuted in Italy. Returning to the new Smart #6 saloon, it is not excluded that it will also be available in a purely electric version.

An unprecedented design that is all about sportiness

In terms of design, the new #6 saloon differs significantly from the rest of the Smart range. The front end features a continuous light band combined with a black radiator grille at the bottom. A Lidar sensor on the roof anticipates advanced driver assistance systems. On the side, the new #6 also features side cameras and retractable door handles. The saloon, therefore, also features an important rate of applied technology.

A thin diffuser is integrated in the lower section

Returning to styling, the roofline is sloping to culminate at the rear in an integrated, electrically adjustable wing that emphasises the saloon's sportier character. The rear view then echoes the front design with a continuous fascia. A thin diffuser is integrated into the lower section. The tailgate is, on the other hand, hinged at the top of the roof for ample access to the load compartment. No interior previews have yet been revealed.

Smart's first sedan is scheduled to be launched in 2026

The equipment in the cabin will probably echo much of what has already been shown on the #5 suv, which, in fact, combines a digital dashboard, a large touchscreen, with voice commands that are based on artificial intelligence. The marketing in China of the new Smart #6 Electric Hybrid Drive is, as mentioned, planned for next year. There are, at least for the time being, no plans to make the new Smart saloon available on the European market as well.