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24 smart #1 315kW Brabus 66kWh 5dr Auto

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£2499 Deposit
£449 Per month

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

10" head-up display12 front and rear parking sensors
12.8" central display screen360 degree camera
3D connected navigation + voice control9.2" HD instrument cluster
Active lane keep assistAdaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
Apple CarPlay and Android AutoAutomatic parking assist
BcallBlind spot detection
BluetoothDrive mode inc. ECO, Comfort, Sport and Brabus
Driver mode includes stability controlDriver monitoring system
Electrical power assist steeringEmergency call service
Emergency lane keep assist+Evasive manoeuvre support
Front Cross Traffic AlertGesture tailgate
Intelligent speed assistLane change assist
Lane departure systemLane departure warning
Rear cross traffic alertRemote control release for trunk/rear door
Smart pilot assistTelematics
TFT display screenTraffic jam assist
Traffic sign recognitionTrip computer
Wireless device charging 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

22kW AC Charging22kW onboard charger
All Wheel Drive (AWD)Comfort suspension
e-PedalSimulated engine sound
Sport suspension 

Entertainment

13 speakers4 USB ports
Beats audio systemDAB audio
Remote audio control 

Exterior Features

2 x One touch front electric windows2 x One touch rear electric windows
Active grille shuttersAdaptive high beam assist
Auto dimming door mirrorsAuto dimming interior mirror
Courtesy lights with logo projectionCyberSparks LED+ Matrix headlights
Dynamic indicatorsElectric halo roof blind
Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with memory and reverse auto-dippingExterior body styling
Frameless DoorsFront intermittent wipers
FrunkHalo panoramic sunroof
Headlight control with dusk sensorIlluminated concealed door handles
Intermittent rear wiperLED brake lights
LED daytime running lightsLED low and high beam headlights
LED rear lightsLED tail lamp
Painted door mirrorsRain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear door lifting gateRear side wing doors
Roof railsRoof spoiler
Side window and rear winshield privacy glassSporty bodystyle
Third brake light featuring LED technologyTrailer stability assist

Interior Features

2 zone automatic air conditioning3 seat rear bench
6 Way powered driver and passenger seat adjustment with lumbar support60/40 split rear seats
Air filter+Air quality system
Alcantara steering wheelAmbient lighting+
Center console with air vent coolingCentre console cup holders
Driver memory seatEasy entry and exit seat adjustment
Electric reclining passenger seatFront and rear head restraints
Front and trunk 12V portFront passenger seat ISOFIX
Front seat centre armrestsHeat pump
Heated driver and passenger seatsIlluminated passenger vanity mirror
Illuminated stainless steel tread platesIsofix rear child seat preparation
Loadspace coverManually adjustable steering column
Microfibre suede upholsteryMulti function steering wheel
Overhead console glasses storagePM2.5 sensor
Reading lightsRear air vents on center console
Rear centre armrest with cup holdersRear seat angle adjustment
Rear seat load-through accessSingle front passenger seat
Sliding rear seatsSport pedals
Sports-style steering wheelTilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat beltsAirbags - driver and front passenger
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Anti-Roll system
AutoholdBAS (Brake Assist System)
Child locks on rear doorsCornering brake control
Door open warningDriver and passenger front seat belt pre tensioners
Electric parking brakeElectrically operated hand brake
Electronic brake distributionElectronic traction control
Emergency brake assistFirst aid kit
Front + rear side airbagsFront and rear collision mitigation
Front central airbagFront seat belt height adjustment
Hill descent controlHill start assist
Parking emergency brakeRed brake calipers
Regenerative braking systemRoll stability control
Safety vestSide curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring systemVentilated disc brakes
Warning triangle 

Security

2 keyfobsAnti theft alarm
Anti theft immobiliserAnti theft internal monitor
Anti theft steering wheel lockKeyless entry
Power door locksRemote door locking and unlocking
Smart card/smart key includes central locking 

Trim

Man made leather wrapped instrument panel 

Wheels

19" Dynamo alloy wheelsSummer tyres
Tyre repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh66
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)180Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW22Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)30
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW150
Battery TypeLithium-ionCharging Port LocationRight Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2Maximum Charging Rate - kW150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage200000Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity62WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb18.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.4WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City514
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb399WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City319
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb248 

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0.0
Badge Power315Coin Description315kW 66kWh
Coin SeriesBrabusGeneration Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0738EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %89NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %71NCAP Safety Assist %88
Service Interval Frequency - Months24Service Interval Mileage20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)3.9Engine Power - BHP428
Engine Power - KW315Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5500Engine Torque - LBS.FT401
Engine Torque - MKG55.4Engine Torque - NM584
Engine Torque - RPM300Top Speed112

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear235/45 R19Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type19" ALLOY 

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1636Length4300
Wheelbase2750Width1822
Width (including mirrors)1924 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2325Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)976
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)313Max. Loading Weight425
Max. Roof Load50Max. Towing Weight - Braked1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight1900
No. of Seats5
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Smart #1 BRABUS

EV hot hatches are getting serious. Jonathan Crouch drives the smart #1 BRABUS.

Ten Second Review

The smart #1 gets angry in this hot hatch BRABUS form. It's an all wheel drive twin motor 428hp EV shopping rocket that claims to offer a glimpse into the future of the hot hatch. But does it?

Background

We're already beginning to get an idea of what the EV hot hatch market is going to look like. With modestly powered front motor models like the Abarth 500e and the Volkswagen ID.2 GTI at one end. And at the other, much quicker twin-motor all-wheel-drive contenders like the MG4 XPOWER and the subject of this test, the smart #1 BRABUS. BRABUS is a badge that's adorned smart models for two decades but, for this trendy brand at least, has never really meant very much in terms of increased power. Well it does here. 428hp promises some serious speed, the need for which you might question if you've driven an ordinary #1, not a car engineered for enthusiastic drivers. Can the BRABUS changes radically alter its personality? Let's see.

Driving Experience

Is a hot hatch merely about speed and power? If you think it is, then there's plenty to like here. In this case, the 'BRABUS' badge designates an almost completely different powertrain recipe for the #1, with an extra motor being added over the front wheels to create an EV dual motor AWD system, as part of which the power output leaps up to 428hp. And that's enough (if you select this variant's fieriest extra 'BRABUS' drive mode) to hurl a #1 BRABUS to 62mph in just 3.9s courtesy of 543Nm of torque. In class, only the MG4 XPOWER can match that - though that car can't quite equal a #1 BRABUS model's drive range, rated at 248 miles. This sporty #1 variant certainly proves the worth of this car's advanced 'SEA' Geely-sourced platform. But ultimately it's still not a credible EV hot hatch in the sense that combustion enthusiasts would understand. Partly that's because little work has been done to re-tune the steering and the tyres are much the same as you'll find on the eco-conscious variants. The smart engineers claim that the suspension settings have been revised to take account of the extra weight of the additional motor up-front, but the ride still isn't as firm and engaging as you might expect a hot hatch to be. Still, there's a rortier fake drivetrain note included with this model. Perhaps that'll be enough in compensation if you happen to be disappointed by these oversights.

Design and Build

The #1 BRABUS gets the expected cues to set it apart from the rather apologetic-looking standard #1 models. These include 19-inch wheels that actually look like wheels (rather than aerodynamic fairings). And red detailing on the front and rear diffusers. Red brake callipers add a finishing touch. Take a seat behind the wheel and apart from the microfibre suede upholstery and sports-style pedal, it's just as in a standard #1. There's no start button (the car simply senses your arrival) and, less surprisingly given that this is a Mercedes design, no centre console drive controller either, gear selection duties conducted by the Stuttgart brand's usual slim right hand stalk. Buttons are largely banished and instead of an instrument binnacle, you view a narrow letterbox-shaped 9.2-inch HD digital instrument screen though the jaunty three-spoke smart-branded wheel. That's complemented by a very advanced 12.8-inch central monitor with a 3D interface, over-the-air updates and even an animated fox that pops up above menus and boxes. Aside from screens, you'll not want for equipment. All versions get a so-called 'Halo' panoramic glass sunroof, which comes with a powered sunshade blind. And all you have to do is to avoid base trim to get smart manmade 'Duo leather' upholstery, plus niceties like a 10-inch head-up display, 64-colour ambient lighting and a 13-speaker 640-watt Beats sound system. There's plenty of cabin storage space too, with lidded compartments along the top of this centre console and a huge stowage area beneath large enough for a shopping carrier or a large handbag. Out back, thanks to the lengthy 4,027mm wheelbase, there's apparently more room than you'd get in a Mercedes E-Class executive saloon. And you get a decently-sized 273-litre boot.

Market and Model

You're going to need to really want this top BRABUS version of the #1 because the price is pitched right up in premium territory - around £43,500 at the time of this Review. This flagship model features a sporty body kit and its own 19-inch wheel design with red brake calipers. Inside, 'BRABUS'-spec is set apart by microfibre suede upholstery and sports-style pedals, plus you get a simulated engine sound under acceleration and an extra 'BRABUS' drive mode. That's in addition to all the features fitted to the single motor 'Premium'-spec version of this model. 'Which means you can tick off Matrix LED+ headlights with adaptive high beam; and Automatic Parking Assist, which will automatically slot the car into tight spaces. Plus there's a panoramic glass sunroof, illumination for the concealed door handles, scrolling dynamic indicators and gesture control for the powered tailgate. Inside, there's smart 'Duo leather' upholstery, a 10-inch head-up display, a wireless 'phone charger and a 13-speaker 640-watt Beats sound system. And the cabin's upgraded with extended 64-colour premium ambient lighting, illuminated door treadplates, and a leather steering wheel cover. On to safety provision. There's the usual 'Front & Rear Collision Mitigation' autonomous braking system, plus a whole host of stuff to keep you properly in lane - 'Lane Departure Warning', 'Lane Keep Assist', 'Emergency Lane Keep Assist', 'Lane Departure Prevention' and 'Lane Change Assist'. There's also 'Blind Spot Detection' and a Door Open Warning feature. Semi-autonomous drive stuff includes 'Traffic Jam Assist' (which will basically drive the car for you in low speed stop-start traffic); and 'Highway Assist' (which will do the same kind of thing at cruising speeds). Plus there's 'Intelligent Speed Assist', which (if set) will use the standard 'Traffic Sign Recognition' system to automatically adjust your speed to posted limits.

Cost of Ownership

Opting for this weightier BRABUS model inevitably means a small drop in driving range - from 273 to 248 miles. But otherwise, things are much as with the ordinary mid-range 'Premium'-spec #1 variant. The 150kW charging speed looks good (it's class-leading in fact), which allows for a 10-80% DC super charging time of just 30 minutes. The 66kWh battery (only 62kWh of which is usable) takes just 3 hours to replenish itself from 10-80% from an AC supply, thanks to the 22kW AC charge power system that comes fitted. Full battery replenishment by the way, takes a lot longer: a 7.4kW garage wallbox needs 12 hours 45 minutes to completely charge the battery from empty to full. As usual with an EV, the car slots into a low 2% Benefit-in-Kind taxation bracket. And is exempt from road fund licence, London Congestion Charge and London ULEZ charges until 2025. Insurance is group 39 for this top 'BRABUS' variant. What about the peace of mind you'd want from a potentially unfamiliar brand? Well there's a three-year unlimited mileage warranty; an 8 year / 125,000 mile battery warranty; and every car comes with an Integrated Service Package covering servicing and wear-and-tear items for 3 years or 30,000 miles. Plus there's Roadside Assistance for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles, provided the car is maintained at a smart aftersales partner.

Summary

Somewhere here is potentially a great hot hatch, but the recipe in this case isn't quite complete. Creating a truly rewarding EV shopping rocket requires more than just adding an extra motor and upping the power output. And ultimately, the dynamic changes made here over the standard #1 aren't quite enough to provide it. Yet for all that, the #1 BRABUS can be huge fun, as long as you accept the limitations of what you're getting here. And for the time being, we prefer it to its most obvious rival, the wild but strangely unsatisfying MG4 XPOWER. But the bar in this segment is about to be raised. We hope future versions of this model can be fettled to keep pace.

Performance
80%
Handling
50%
Comfort
80%
Space
70%
Styling
70%
Build
70%
Value
50%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
Depreciation
60%
Insurance
50%

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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46 monthly payments of£449
Deposit£2499
Total amount payable£41,460
Representative APR8.9%
Cash price£32,998
Credit amount£30,499
Contract mileage24,000
Excess mileage charge15.0p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£17,858
Term (months)47

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