Video Summary
The Smart #1 is a total reinvention for the Smart brand.It's easy to get accustomed to driving the car with good visibility.
The #1 reminds the reviewer of a mixture of an EQB and a Mini.
The rear electric motor of the rear-wheel drive version has 272 horsepower and 343 Newton meters of torque.
The #1 has adaptive radar cruise control, 360-degree cameras, keyless entry with pop-out door handles, frameless windows, and a panoramic glass sunroof.
There are two light bars in front and rear.
The pressure sensor on the driver’s seat detects when you're sitting on it and ready to drive, so the car starts when the car is put in Drive.
Regenerative braking is blended well, and the brake pedal is consistent with good feedback.
The standard-fit active cruise control uses twelve radar and LiDAR sensors, plus the cameras.
When the car detects another vehicle, it adjusts the speed to maintain a safe distance and put energy back into the battery.
Adjusting the side mirrors is only possible via the vehicle settings menu.
The car has easy driveability, and high-speed stability is possible.
The back seats are a good size, though there is a ridge running down the spine of the battery.
There are two ISOFIX mounting points on the outer seats.
The rear seats slide forwards and backward by 13cm.
The 60-40 split rear seats will allow more space in the 273-liter boot.
A wireless charging mat is available on premium models and above.
An air-conditioned 15-liter front boot is available to store smaller items.
There is both AC and DC charging available. A ten to eighty percent charge takes approximately half an hour.
It is easy to be impressed with this car.
There are lots of nice details.
Smart has repositioned its brand.
If a new version appears, they will add regen paddles behind the steering wheel.
The Pro+ model has a maximum AC input of 7kW.
The Premium, Launch Edition, and Brabus versions get 22kW.
It is easy to drive smoothly.
