SMART has announced pricing for its new #5, its first mid-size all-electric SUV which will cost from £39,800.

The four model range will top out from £51,800 for a BRABUS variant while a mid-range Pro + specification car will be from £43,800. The AWD Pulse and RWD Premium are both priced from £47,300.

The #5 is built on an advanced 800-volt platform designed for efficiency and performance, giving it range of up to 366 miles while recharging can be done from 10 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes.

It follows the smart #1 and #3, yet the smart #5 offers more space, versatility, and advanced technology.

The smart #5 features a panoramic halo roof, frameless doors, and design highlights include characteristic oblong front and rear headlights, dual-coloured mirrors, and line-specific features such as floating wheel caps, with the central smart logo remaining upright while driving.

Inside there are premium touches such as oak trim, leather upholstery and curved design elements.

With five off-road driving modes in the Pulse variant- Adaptive, Sand, Snow, Mud, and Rock), the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4.9 seconds.

Brabus versions generate a massive 646ps and reduce the acceleration time to 3.8 seconds.

It has a wheelbase of 2,900mm and an overall length of 4,695mm and the smart #5 has 34 storage compartments, a 72-litre illuminated frunk and a rear cargo capacity of up to 1,530 litres. All seats can also be adjusted turning the cockpit into a comfortable resting and sleeping area.

Instrumentation included a 25.6-inch Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display, a 10.25-inch Full HD digital instrument cluster, and two 13-inch OLED centre and passenger screens.

The smart #5 is equipped with advanced safety features such as V-shaped curtain airbags, cushion airbags, and seat-integrated seat belts while the ADAS hardware configuration has been enhanced with functions such as smart Pilot Assist and adaptive cruise control with stop and go and highway assist.