smart times 2023 in China

Last Saturday the smart times were in China and in contrast to the European ones, the Chinese smart times where a event with everything you would have expected. Great community events, a smart car parade, very nice merchandise and a breathtaking show.

Plus the announcement that they are working on a new fortwo, a new special edition with improved autopilot and the first smart #5 teaser. You can find out everything about the smart times in China in this article.

The smart times themselves were really nice to see. From what I can see in the photos and what smart EMOTION readers who have been there told me, it must have been really fun. It started at 2 p.m. with admission to the site and various activities.

Of course, smart is also celebrating the brand's 25th anniversary, so an original smart 450, 451 and 453 were on display. All three as petrol engines. In addition to a sponsored fitness program on site, there was also the opportunity to get exclusive merchandise from the smart ideas brand.

Also local smart fans were also able to show off their own smarties so that everything was represented. From the fortwo to the roadster to the forfour and even a smart electric drive, which is quite rare in China. But of course also great wraps on #1 and #3, as well as uniquely individualised smart vehicles.

There were also stands with different dishes and areas where the community could exchange ideas and eat their food. In general it must have been a really relaxed atmosphere and a cool group. Although the number of smart cars is still smaller than the last smart times up to 2018, there where still a considerable number.

Towards the evening they went on a trip with all sorts of smarties, a bit through the area and via a few picturesque points back to a vehicle line-up where the 25 years of the brand were celebrated.

smart times "Superbowl" event with announcements

With the sunset it was time to go to the Suzhou Olympic Station. smart had prepared a very special presentation there. In addition to general topics and celebrating the brand itself, there were also a few exciting announcements.

I have written separate articles for each announcement. Feel free to click through:

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New smart fortwo officially teased at the smart times in China

Now it's no longer just an unofficial promise: smart will bring a fortwo again.

You can find out more about the announcement and what we know in this article:

Moritz Leicht

Oct 25th 2023

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smart #5 officially teased at the smart times in China

Smart announces a new smart #-model every year. The smart #5 was officially teased for the first time at the smart times in China.

You can find out what we know and why it could look good next to the Mercedes EQG in this article.

Moritz Leicht

Oct 25th 2023

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smart presents better autopilot with the smart #1 Platinum Edition

There was a lot to see at the smart times in China, including the first cars with an improved autopilot ("smart pilot"). In China you can now get a camera system from Mobileye. This system is now offered as an option on the China exclusive smart #1 Platinum Edition.

In this article you can find out why owners of the European Launch Edition find this car so familiar and when the system will also be available here.

Moritz Leicht

Oct 25th 2023

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