smart Malaysia Launches smart #3 At Pavilion Bukit Jalil

smart Malaysia has officially launched the smart #3 with 3 variants available i.e. smart #3 Pro, #3 Premium and #3 Brabus. The smart #3 is tailored for the Malaysian market, with over 20,000 km of adaptive testing done here, and including the learnings from the smart #1. 

The key highlights for the variants are:

• Smart #3 Pro:
  • Low drag 19″ Flux wheels
  • Industry-first seat rivet design with a smart logo headrest.
  • 49 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery
  • 7kW onboard AC charger
  • Single motor with 200 kW (268 hp) and 343 Nm driving the rear wheels
  • 0 – 100 km/h : 5.8 seconds
  • Driving range of up to 325 km (WLTP)
• Smart #3 Premium:
  • CyberSparksLED + Matrix headlamps
  • Illuminated front grille
  • 66 kWh NMC (Nickle Manganese Cobalt) battery
  • Best-in-class 22 kW onboard AC charger
  • Driving range of up to 455 km (WLTP)

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

• Smart #3 BRABUS:
  • Designed for high-performance enthusiasts
  • All-wheel-drive dual motor setup with 315 kW (422 hp) and 543 Nm
  • 0 – 100 km/h : 3.7 seconds

Driving range of up to 415 km (WLTP)

The smart #3 variants with 22 kW AC charging capability allows it to get from 10% to 80% state-of-charge in 3 hours. With fast DC charging of 150 kW, it takes less than 30 minutes to get to 80% SOC. It also has a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) output capability for powering external electronic appliances. Other things to note include a MacPherson front suspension and multi-link rear suspension; a turning radius of 5.5 metres; and a design styled by Mercedes-Benz, one of smart’s shareholders.

At the launch event in Pavilion Bukit Jalil, smart Malaysia also revealed the smartCO programme which is designed to create vibrant communities of automotive enthusiasts and turn hobbies into successful business ventures. This programme offers more business opportunities for smart owners and exclusive privileges from businesses promoted by smart owners.

In line with its commitment to expanding the charging ecosystem, smart Malaysia has also partnered with 2 additional Charging Point Operators (CPOs) i.e. DC Handal and Carput Zap. This brings the total to 6 CPOs under PRO-NET’s partnership, significantly enhancing the IHU and Hello smart App ecosystem to provide access to up to 80% of nationwide charging stations with real-time charging information.

“We are immensely proud to have added the new smart #3 to our product portfolio,” said Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of smart Malaysia. “The smart #3 will have significant potential in the premium segment, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence. We aspire to foster more co-creation to uplift the brand values we cherish, creating a more vibrant community around smart. Our goal is to continue providing the best smart premium ownership experience, which includes exceptional aftersales service with readily available parts, an integrated public charging map, and a seamless digital ecosystem.”

smart All-Inclusive Premium Ownership & Launch Packages

In conjunction with the launch, smart Malaysia introduced all-inclusive premium ownership and launch packages aimed at delivering a comprehensive and worry-free journey for customers. Key offerings for this early bird special (valid until 31 July 2024) include:

• Complimentary smartCharge Home Charger worth RM3,200 with 2-Year Warranty
• Complimentary Accessories Package with 6 items worth RM2,500
• Vehicle to Load (V2L) Adaptor worth RM800 with 2-Year Warranty
• Complimentary 5-Year Internet Data of total 60 GB

The standard warranty packages include:

• 8-Year (or 200,000 km) High-Voltage Battery Warranty
• 8-Year (or 150,000 km) High-Voltage Component Warranty
• 4-Year Unlimited Mileage Vehicle Warranty
• 2-Year Unlimited Mileage Spare Parts Warranty
• 24/7 Roadside Service Assistance

Additionally, the smart #3 features 12 stunning exterior colour combinations, offering a variety of options to match any personality and style. This wide range of colours is not commonly offered by other brands. The On-The-Road Prices (without insurance) are:

• smart #3 Pro: RM175,000
• smart #3 Premium: RM215,000
• smart #3 BRABUS: RM255,000

smart Tour Brand Roadshow

The smart Tour brand roadshow is currently at Level 2 Centre Court of Pavilion Bukit Jalil (11 – 14 July). Subsequently, it will begin its nationwide run at the following dates and venues:

• Setia Alam Convention Centre (EVx) : 20 – 21 July 2024
• Ground Floor, Gurney Plaza, Penang : 4 – 8 September 2024
• Ground Floor, Mid Valley South Key, Johor Bahru : 19 – 22 September 2024

This event will provide you a chance to see the car up close as well as learn more in-depth information through live demonstrations on the advanced features of the vehicles, including its V2L capability and the Hello smart app functions. You can also gain valuable insights into smart’s ecosystem and have the opportunity to experience test drives.

Furthermore, you can enjoy up to RM30,000 off of the smart #1 Brabus.