Sensible will launch the #3, a coupe-style compact full-electric crossover, in Europe early subsequent 12 months, becoming a member of the #1 as a part of the model’s revamped lineup underneath joint Mercedes-Geely management.
Just like the #1, a small crossover SUV, the #3 makes use of Geely’s SEA structure. It was revealed on Monday throughout the Shanghai auto present, and will likely be proven to the general public on the Munich auto present in September. Although the automobiles are comparable, the #3 is taken into account a compact mannequin, and stories from China counsel that will probably be comparable in size to the Volkswagen ID4, at about 4,600 mm lengthy.
Sensible, a 50-50 JV between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, says the #1 is a “sports-utility coupe” with premium and sporty look. Just like the #1, will probably be in-built China and exported to Europe.
The model is transitioning from very small metropolis automobiles developed by Mercedes such because the two-seat ForTwo, which is able to proceed to be out there as an EV in Europe.
Sensible plans to launch different fashions after the #3, Europe CEO Dirk Adelmann mentioned. “Our aim has at all times been to handle the multifaceted and altering wants for mobility,” he mentioned in a launch. “Due to this fact, Sensible will carry on increasing its product household to supply a wide range of automobiles that optimally go well with completely different buyer teams and existence.”
Adelmann informed Automotive Information Europe final month that it’s going to launch a brand new mannequin a 12 months till 2027, when it’s going to have a variety of 5 – 6 fashions.
He added that Sensible is reserving the #2 designation for a future minicar that might finally change the ForTwo. The 2-seat metropolis automobile will proceed to be constructed till spring 2024 in Hambach, jap France, in a manufacturing unit that Mercedes-Benz bought to the UK off-road startup Ineos Automotive in December 2022.
The inside of the #3 contains a excessive central console that flows into the dashboard, with three massive, round air vents and a 12.8-inch central contact display screen entrance and heart. The small horizontal instrument panel is ready low within the dashboard to enhance visibility.
Sensible didn’t launch every other particulars on the #3.
The #1 is accessible in two variations, an ordinary single-motor mannequin and a Brabus efficiency model with two motors and all-wheel drive. Vary for the #1 is as much as 440 km (273 miles). The bottom mannequin is priced at about 40,000 euros in Europe, with Brabus fashions about 48,000 euros.