Smart #5

The 2025 Smart 5 offers multiple several upholstery choices depending on trim. The Brabus gets Nappa leather. The Superior comes with imitation leather and Dinamica-type suede alternatives. The overall fit and finish feel premium for the segment. There’s deliberate stitching and padded armrests where it matters. The dashboard is dominated by two 13-inch OLED central displays paired with a high-performance AMD V2000 compute module. The user interface gets rich animation. It supports voice assistant and advanced multimodal features. The system is slick and responsive. There are persistent shortcut areas on the screen. The audio system in the highlight of the 2025 Smart 5. The infotainment unit is paired with a 20-speaker Sennheiser Mobility Signature Sound System. The car comes with dual-zone automatic climate control and a powered sunshade for panoramic roof. The 2025 Smart 5 gets a 72-litre front-storage area. Other features include wireless phone charging and numerous small cubbies. The car gets a 10.25-inch driver’s information panel. The graphics are of high quality. 

The 2025 Smart 5 measures 4,695mm in length, 1,920mm in width, and 1,705mm in height. The car has a wheelbase of 2,900mm. The 2025 Smart 5 sports a boxy, upright silhouette and strong, muscular bodywork. The short front and rear overhangs, with wheels pushed to the corner, contribute to a planted look and help forge a stable on-road stance. The car gets all-around LED lighting. The oblong-shaped headlight and taillight lend the car a unique face. It’s part of Smart’s new design language. Other styling elements comprise dual-colour door mirrors, frameless doors, concealed door handles, and floating wheel caps with the Smart logo. The logo stays upright when the wheels move. Despite the car’s size and rugged looks, the Smart 5 gets a clean surface, restrained lines, and smooth detailing. It’s a contrast to over-aggressive off-road styling. The optional roof rail enhance practicality for carrying extra gear like luggage, bikes or outdoor equipment. The protective lower cladding and a sturdy body shell suggests that the car is for daily use, suitable for the occasional rough terrain. 

The 2025 Smart 5 gets zero-gravity seats that are electrically adjustable and come with lumbar support. The rear seats are spacious with good headroom. Ride comfort is superb, courtesy the double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension setup. The car irons out potholes and rough city roads without feeling floaty. The air-suspension and adaptive damping helps maintain cabin stability even at a high speed or uneven terrain. Handling is poised but not sporty. The steering feels well-weighted but confident. It allows drivers negotiate corners and narrow city roads with minimum body roll.

The 2025 Smart 5 Premium is equipped with a single rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor that outputs 363PS/373Nm. The Brabus trim is hauled by two motors that produce a combined 646 PS/710 Nm. Both models are powered by a 100 kWh battery. The claimed mileage is 590 km and 540 km for the Premium and Brabus trims respectively. On city roads, the 2025 Smart 5 offers instant torque that’s ideal in start-stop traffic. On the highway, the Brabus variant excels with strong overtaking power and sustained performance.

The 2025 Smart 5 gets a robust steel-aluminium hybrid body with 82 percent high-strength material that forms a rigid safety cage. The car is equipped with an active safety side that comprises multiple millimetre-wave radars, ultrasonic radars, and a network of cameras. The sensors support advanced driver-assist functions like adaptive cruise control, traffic-jam assist, lane-change assist, and even automatic parking. The child presence detector uses 60GHz radars to sense small movements inside the cabin and issues alerts.

The 2025 Smart 5 has a starting price of RM 199,800. The car impresses with value, dependable performance, and essential features. It’s a practical option for budget-conscious buyers seeking everyday reliability.