Smart #5 SUV

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Around the turn of the century, Smart was busy making its name as a purveyor of tiny city cars, capable of being abandoned perpendicularly in parallel parking spaces. But times have changed, and the profit in small cars is slim, so now the brand has pivoted to larger vehicles. And this, the Smart #5, is proof that the brand has really crossed the rubicon.

A chunky, boxy family SUV designed to rival the likes of the Skoda Enyaq and VW ID.4, this is anything but a compact car. Instead, it has put Smart’s rounded, modern design cues on something roomy and practical, in the hope it can not only be a credible family bus, but also remain true to Smart’s fun and futuristic image. It’s a tough ask, but with the backing of German giants Mercedes-Benz, Smart will undoubtedly be hopeful of success.