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Smart #1 upgrades, #2 debut, and Argentina market return

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Smart #1 ~~upgrades and Smart~~ upgrades, #2 ~~debut progress~~ debut, and Argentina market return

Smart is advancing its dual-model strategy through technical upgrades to the #1 electric crossover and the upcoming debut of the #2 two-seater. The refreshed #1 crossover has transitioned from a 400V to an 800V electrical architecture, utilizing Geely’s ‘Shield Gold Brick’ battery. This upgrade is expected to reduce 10% to 80% fast-charging times to just 12 minutes under optimal conditions. The vehicle also adopts the EEA 4.0 electronic architecture and features advanced driver assistance supported by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and an Nvidia Orin-Y chip. ~~Interior enhancements include a 39 cm 2.5K touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and a Sennheiser 13-speaker system.~~ Preparations for the Smart #2, a spiritual successor to the Fortwo, have intensified. Regulatory filings ~~from China’s MIIT~~ and leaked patent documents reveal the vehicle is built on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) platform, a collaboration where Mercedes-Benz manages design and Geely provides the technical foundation. The #2 is expected to feature an S-shaped dashboard, a digital instrument cluster, a large floating touchscreen, and turbine-style air vents. Technical details indicate a 60 kW rear motor and a 35.7 kWh LFP battery, offering a WLTP range of approximately 300 km. The model is slated for a world debut at the October 2026 Paris Motor Show, with a target market launch in Q2 2027. ~~Separately,~~ Following a seven-year absence, Smart has officially returned to the Argentine market via Prestige Auto, shifting its focus toward a premium electric SUV ~~lineup including~~ lineup. The initial offering includes the #1 Smart #1, available in Pure, Pro, Pro+, and Brabus versions, and the #3 Smart #3, a C-segment SUV coupé. Both models feature designs from the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team and have earned five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. In Argentina, the #1 Pure starts at $49,900, while the #3 Brabus reaches $75,900. The Brabus versions of both models deliver 428 CV, with the #3 achieving 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.

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