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Okay, here is a summary of the #5 Smart Brabus review that you requested.The Brabus version is the most expensive and fastest version of the car. It is considered quite a lovely looking thing with nice accents.
The original smart was around 254 cm long, but this new version is basically double that. It could fit two of the old smart cars in the footprint of this one.
Smart is technically owned by Mercedes and builds smarts in a joint venture with Geely (who owns Volvo, Lotus, and Polestar).
The new Smart #5 is basically a Mercedes design with bits of Volvo's underneath.
There are loads of nods to Smart, written on all door handles, the logo is big, it's written in the lights at the front and on the back as well.
The boot is 630 liters of space, bigger than a Skoda Enyaq, with 72 liters in the front as well.
32 cubbies are going on inside the car itself, with charging there where you can fold down the seats.
The interior has an entertainment screen which is taken from the Mercedes side of things.
Two 13-inch screens are included, separate climate controls are available for the passenger.
The car has new AMD V2000 chip is stupidly powerful, to handle video games, and movies.
The Smart is designed to contain the "cute lion" character, his name is Leo.
The speaker system has 20 speakers in it.
Range is 335 miles. 800-volt architecture allows for fast charging from 10-80% in 18 minutes.
At high speeds, there is a whistle that the driver can't locate. The steering is weighty, making you feel in control of the car.
The entry level, ‘Pro’ has 340 horsepower. Pro Plus and the Premium have 363 horsepower.
This version is just "too fast" for the size of this car.
The reflection on the screen is not good but has wonderful tech. It’s a bit heavy. It’s not good enough. I would have the main screen slightly tilted to the driver.
The car seems to have off-road credentials, adaptive modes, sand, snow, mud, and rock.
Initial thoughts? Great car, needs some minor fixes to be excellent. Over 50,000 pounds for the Brabus.
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