Smart #1 BRABUS is the best hot EV!

Meet the Smart #1 Brabus!

It’s the top-of-the-range performance edition of the new Smart #1, but the question is, does it deserve to come adorned with the Brabus name, which is often synonymous with luxury and high performance?

Well, let’s start off with the power stats. The normal #1 comes with a single electric motor which can produce 272hp. However this Brabus edition comes with an additional electric motor on the front axel, and combined it can put down 428hp! What’s more, it also has a claimed 0-60mph time of just 3.9 seconds!

Then we have the design, and there are clearly a number of styling changes over the normal car. At the front you have two vents in the bonnet, along with a red effect on the grille and an extended front splitter. There are exclusive alloy designs included, along with an extended side skirt with some red trim. Then finally at the back the are some more visual changes, including an extended spoiler. All-in-all the changes are mostly visual, but it certainly looks more aggressive than the normal #1!

Step inside and it’s very much the same story. You’ll find smatterings of red stitching and colouring throughout the cabin, but otherwise, the #1 Brabus is pretty much identical to the normal car - but that’s no bad thing!

The Smart #1 Brabus costs around £43,000 - about £4,000 more than the range-topping Smart #1. So is it worth it?! You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Price & Performance
01:11 0-60mph
02:07 Chassis
02:51 Country Road Driving
05:48 Design
07:01 Interior
07:33 Back Seats
08:01 Boot
08:31 5 Annoying Things
10:01 5 Cool Things
11:21 Daily Driving
12:43 Verdict

[labibmanzar]

This vs the MG4 X power would be great in a drag race.

[malodevic]

A little range test between some EVs like the Smart #1 Brabus would be a very great idea

[marcsroberts]

I know a lot of people get a kick out of the noise and the violence of an internal combustion engine, and I can't argue with that, everyone gets joy out of different things.
Personally I love being able to silently gap everyone on the road, puts a huge smile on my face every time without fail.

[johnteahan]

2:35 you had me thinking it was the bargain of the century for a second 😂

[Hazerox]

Looks like a cross between a mini Cooper clubman and a eqe

[JasonCanning]

Ive got mine on order. When i test drove it, i was getting over 200 miles range easily.

[brownsil]

This review has come at the right time . Am looking forward to it. Good review Matt

[garrycroft]

I have gone right ahead and bought it. ❤

[MainInternetUser]

That's probably the cleanest brabus car i have seen. They usually make cars too much over the top

[blondiebxl]

2:34 You've got to love that touch of Monty Python

[purwantiallan]

This BRABUS 1 against MG XPOWER 4 and Wuling Air EV could be an interesting way to do a drag race.

[dangosypethau]

Great looking car. This car has a lot going for it, it's an enticing option. All things considered, it's very smart in fact.

[UtaHagawi]

Drove one today… mental. Coming from a 6 series this was unbelievably quick.

[Incurablecurious]

Ordered the German Chinese mixed race #1 Brabus black and red can’t wait!- 3/4 week delivery. 🎁

[mr_mustache]

oh my god matt you're amazing! that rant you went on at 4:30 is exactly what bothers me too in the current sportscar market! companies nowadays only care about 0 to 60 times. they dont care about engagement and fun. and that really bothers me. and until this video i have never seen someone say the same as i think and to finally hear a well known car journalist like you say this makes me so happy.

This is the reason why Carwow is my favourite car journalist channel on youtube! unfiltered and real.

[gaia]

Can tell that Matt bit tired in this vid.. have a short break/ vacation mate.. think you deserve way more than that.. you did really well on all video reviews.. take care brother!

[Haitham]

Matt I believed you, now I question everything you say. That was epic journalism 😂 2:07

[Hasediel]

5:35

I'll have to agree. A car may be mind-bogglingly quick and fast, but us mere mortals will almost never access to roads that allow us to enjoy extreme speeds. Making how a car feels to drive MUCH more important. And electric cars just feel like you're pushing the right trigger to accelerate, or left trigger to break, in a video game.

[a.s.cirillo]

I bought two Smarts back then and used them as roller skates.
The new one is a real car

[ajcball]

I sat in this and a Premium version.... The performance is interesting, but I think the biggest improvement in the Brabus is the interior / exterior styling. I'd ideally get a "Brabus style pack" on the premium car and keep the range