Smart is ready to move on from its established image in the car industry and be more than just a minicar-maker who builds funny-looking vehicles.
Starting with its next new model, Smart will make an upmarket shift, while at the same time attempting not to interfere with Mercedes A-Class and GLA sales. According to sales VP Daniel Lescow, Smart is ready to unveil its first SUV.
The exec spoke with
Automobilwoche, stating that this vehicle will be built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture, which will also underpin several cars under the Geely brand, reports Autonews Europe.
This platform will also be used for at least one more Smart model, which will also likely be an SUV, stated Lescow.