Smart Is Indeed Creating a Sedan | Carscoops

      The brand's forthcoming #6 sedan has been spotted in prototype images ahead of an anticipated launch in China within the next year.

      Smart's initial sedan has been seen testing with a range-extender configuration. This new vehicle signifies the brand’s entrance into the sedan market and will soon debut, utilizing components from the Zeekr 007 platform.

      While Smart may be looking to reconnect with its origins with the next-generation Fortwo set to arrive in late 2026, it has an unexpected new venture that strays far from its usual offerings.

      The joint venture between China's Geely and Mercedes-Benz is crafting its first sedan, marking a significant shift for a company known for its compact city cars. This four-door model is anticipated to be added to Smart’s lineup in the upcoming months.

      Earlier rumors about the Smart #6 emerged in early 2025, suggesting it could compete with the Tesla Model 3. Recent photos of camouflaged prototypes circulating on Chinese social media lend credibility to those reports.

      A Weibo user captured one prototype while it was road testing in Cixi, Ningbo. Its aerodynamic design aligns with the contemporary electric sedan aesthetic, featuring a smoothly sloping roofline that melds into the rear deck.

      In contrast to other Smart models, the forthcoming sedan showcases bold headlights likely linked by a full-width LED strip.

      The images reveal thin daytime running lights accompanying a substantial front bumper intake, alongside a roof-mounted Lidar unit. The rear design resembles a smaller Mercedes, complete with an active rear spoiler akin to that of the McLaren SLR.

      Another prototype is less refined, cloaked in heavier camouflage. However, a photo taken from the rear shows dual exhaust pipes, indicating a combustion engine under the hood. This sedan will likely incorporate a range-extender powertrain similar to the one found in the Smart #5 SUV.

      The powertrain in that SUV combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with an output of 161 hp (120 kW / 163 PS) and a single electric motor rated at 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS). The battery choices include 20 kWh and 41 kWh options.

      The larger battery in the boxy Smart #5 provides an electric-only range of 252 km (157 miles) and an aggregate CLTC range of 1,615 km (1,004 miles). The sleeker and more aerodynamic #6 is expected to achieve even better performance thanks to its streamlined design and reduced drag.

      The sedan is likely to share its foundation with the Zeekr 007, employing Geely’s PMA2+ architecture. This platform accommodates both single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive setups, offering Smart adaptability in its market positioning.

      Based on the current state of the prototypes, the Smart #6 appears to be approaching production readiness. What remains unclear is whether it will be limited to the Chinese market or be introduced to global consumers.

      The current Smart lineup comprises the #5 (left), #1 (middle), and #3 (right) SUVs.

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Smart Is Indeed Creating a Sedan | Carscoops

The brand's forthcoming #6 sedan has appeared in prototype images, ahead of a anticipated launch in China in the coming year.