Following numerous teasers and previews, the Smart #1 is finally launched in Malaysia. This electric SUV, imported from China (CBU), offers three variants:

• Smart #1 Pro - RM 189,000
• Smart #1 Premium - RM 219,000
• Smart #1 Brabus - RM 249,000

*prices are on-the-road, without insurance

The entry-level Smart #1 Pro comes with a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of 315 km, powering a rear-mounted (RWD) single electric motor delivering 272 PS and 343 Nm.

The Premium variant uses the same motor but is paired with a 66 kWh NMC battery, allowing a WLTP-rated range of 440 km.

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Meanwhile, the Brabus variant takes pride in its impressive 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds, thanks to its 428 PS / 543 Nm dual electric motors (all-wheel drive). Although it shares the same 66 kWh Li-Ion battery as the Premium variant, its range is slightly shorter at 400 km per WLTP.

All variants accept a maximum DC charging rate of 150 kW, but as for AC charging, the Premium and Brabus variants support 22 kW, while the Pro variant goes up to 7.2 kW.

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In terms of features, Smart #1 Pro variant includes:

• Leatherette seats without a ventilated seat function
• 5-speaker audio system
• 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• Panoramic roof
• Wireless charger
• Chiller box in the armrest

The Smart #1 Premium adds:

• Matrix LED headlights
• Sequential turn signals
• Illuminated front grille, door handles, and logos on the C-pillars
• Kick sensor for the power tailgate
• Powered front seats with ventilation and memory function
• Dual-zone auto air-conditioning with rear vents
• N95 air-conditioning filter
• 13-speaker 640-watt Beats sound system
• 10-inch colour head-up display (HUD)

The Brabus variant mirrors the Premium variant in terms of equipment, but adds visual elements such as:

• 'Nostrils' on the front grille above the light bar
• Aggressive front bumper
• Longer rear spoiler
• 19-inch 'Dynamo' wheels with red brake calipers

The cabin showcases a grey/red color combination with red seatbelts, 'B' embossed headrests, red stitching, microfiber seat upholstery, and an Alcantara/leather-wrapped steering wheel.

All variants come equipped with adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, rear collision mitigation support, lane-keeping assist, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert. However, the Pro variant lacks fully autonomous parking, parking emergency brake, and autonomous parking assist.

There are a total 10 colour combinations available, including Future Green, Quantum Blue, Digital White, Cyber Silver, Lumen Yellow, Laser Red, Atom Grey – Matte (Atom Roof), Atom Grey – Matte (Red Roof), Cyber Silver (Red Roof), and Meta Black (Red Roof).

Additionally, there are three variant specific interior styles, the 'After Dark' trim for Smart #1 Pro, the two-tone white and black 'Dark Matter' trim for Smart #1 Premium, and the 'Brabus' trim for the...  well, Brabus.

The Smart #1 comes with an 8-year/200,000 km warranty for the high-voltage battery, 8-year/150,000 km warranty for the high-voltage components, a 4-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, a 2-year unlimited mileage spare parts warranty, and 24/7 roadside service assistance.

Customers will receive a complimentary accessories package worth RM 2,000 and a 5-year Internet data plan of 60GB. To celebrate the launch of the brand, Smart Malaysia is offering a complimentary smartCharge Home Charger valued at RM 3,200 (excluding installation costs, which start from RM 2,488), this offer is valid until end of this year.

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