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William Stopford
Smart's Tesla Model Y rival delayed for Australia
The largest Smart SUV yet is now due in Australia late in 2026, around 12 months after it was originally set to land here.
2 Months Ago
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Derek Fung
Smart #6: City car brand launches Toyota Camry-size PHEV sedan
Smart was once a byword for pint-sized cars that could squeeze into the tiniest parking space, something the new #6 sedan will struggle to do.
2 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Smart ForTwo successor confirmed for late 2026 debut
Smart will return to its roots next year with the #2, a small two-seat city hatch, that will be the spiritual successor to the ForTwo.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
EV range claims from BYD, Tesla, others scrutinised in new real-world testing
The AAA is now testing how EVs perform against the range and consumption figures published by the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide.
6 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Smart #5 Brabus revealed: The electric SUV with 911 Turbo-rivalling power
The Smart #5 Brabus is the most powerful vehicle to wear the former small-car brand's badge, with lots of grunt and sportier looks.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
When every car brand is going EV-only
Australia has a long list of car brands, and some have committed to only selling electric vehicles globally – but by when?
1 Year Ago
Marton Pettendy
EV brand walks back electric-only plans, confirms PHEV
The Smart #5 will become available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain as global electric car sales slow and more brands abandon EV-only plans.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Smart EVs recalled
Both the Smart #1 and #3 have been recalled in Australia, due to a shared fault affecting the centre rear seatbelt.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Why Smart doesn't want to be held down by its tiny car roots
Smart is veering away from tiny cars with its new range of electric SUVs, but the brand claims its DNA remains intact.
1 Year Ago
