Smart #1 Brabus: A Better Buy Than A Tesla?

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Here are the key points of the electric car review:
- The car is a Smart #1 Brabus Edition, costing RM 249,000.
- It has an approximate range of 400km in WLTp.
- It is not bought to go further, but to stir the soul.
- The car offers 428 horsepower and 543 Nm of torque.
- Its 0-100 time is 3.9 seconds.
- Has 22kW AC charging, a feature in only expensive cars like Audis E-Tron and the Porsche Taycan.
- The 22kW charging capability charges the car to 80% in just 3 hours.
- The industry norm is 11kW AC charging and cheaper EVs at 7kW.
- Cars are visually dramatic.
- It comes with a matte gray paint job.
- The interior is suede-like with contrasting red stitching.
- The car has a light show to impress friends.
- From the outset, it looks like a hot hatch.
- It is a large car, resembling a Mini Countryman but longer, has a wheelbase as long as a Honda Civic.
- Has welcome lights that greet you.
- These panels enhance aerodynamic efficiency.
- The car has flush door handles.
- There is a frunk with 15 liters of storage.
- Boot capacity is 486L and the seats can be folded.
- Back seats offer good head and leg room.
- Has V2L capability with the necessary adapter included.
- A downside of the car is the interior design; this makes the screen prone to glare in the afternoon sun.
- Lane Assist is annoying, and doesn't remember being switched off, so it must be turned off again at the start of each journey.
- High performance and fun, but for 250,000 ringgit.
- The car needs to go to more than the top speed of 180km/h.

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