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On April 25, smart spirit #1 was officially pre-sold. Two configuration models were launched for the new car, and the pre-sale price range was 190,000 - 230,000 yuan. According to previous reports, smart spirit #1 is built based on Geely's vast SEA architecture. Mercedes-Benz design department is responsible for styling design, and Geely is responsible for vehicle R & D and manufacturing. The new car is positioned as a pure electric small SUV. The new car will be produced in China and sold all over the world.

In terms of appearance, smart sprite #1 adopts a brand-new design style, which does not show the shadow of other smart models. The new car adopts through-type LED daytime running lights and forms an integrated design with the headlight groups on both sides. The front surround uses a large size grid-like opening, the front lip position adopts a heavy color lower guard plate, and the longitudinal air guide groove is added on both sides compared with the concept car. On the side of the body, smart sprite #1 features a hidden ABC pillar design with a champagne gold roof in a different color from the body to create a suspended roof feel, while the new car is equipped with hidden door handles and frameless doors to further enhance its modern feel. At the rear of the car, the taillight group also adopts a through-type design, the internal light source branches on both sides, the overall style echoes the headlights, and the rounded style further strengthens the "cute" attribute of the new car. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4290/1910/1698mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2750 mm.

In terms of interior decoration, smart sprite #1 basically retains the central control design of the concept car. The center console of the new car adopts a circular enclosure style, a simple and retro three-spoke steering wheel, a 9.2-inch slender LCD instrument and a 12.8-inch suspended multimedia display screen in front, and few physical buttons in the car. Because the concept car adopts the design of opposite doors and no B-pillar, the interior space looks a lot wider.

In terms of power, Smart Spirit #1 is equipped with a rear drive motor with a maximum power of 272 hp, peak torque of 343 N·m, acceleration time of 6.7 seconds from 0-100km/h and a maximum speed of 180km/h. The new car is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 66kWh and a WLTP range of 420-440km.

The name of smart China's joint venture company in China is "Smart Motor Automobile Co., Ltd.", which was established on December 27, 2019 with a registered capital of 5.4 billion yuan. It is a company jointly funded by Geely Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Mercedes-Benz Co., Ltd., each holding 50%. Its business scope includes technology development, research and development, technology licensing and transfer, technical services and consulting, wholesale and retail of pure electric passenger vehicles and their parts and modules. Import and export, after-sales service. The shareholders will jointly operate and promote the transformation of the smart brand globally, committed to building smart into a high-end electric smart car brand, and Smart Spirit #1 is its first mass production product, officials said.

With the launch of Smart Genie #1, it also means that the smart brand will transform into a pure electric brand. Tong Xiangbei, CEO of smart brand global company, said that Elf #1 "is not only the best interpretation of brand rejuvenation, but also the latest milestone in brand development. I believe that the new luxury pure electric travel experience brought by smart will surely gain the favor of the global market."

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