The Launch of Smart #1
Four months after it was initially
unveiled to the public, the Smart #1 EV has finally had its grand launch in
Malaysia. Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has delivered on its pledge to
introduce the new EV into our market by the end of this year, even though it
might take the corporation some time to get there.
Variant form for Smart #1
As previously mentioned, the fully imported
model of the all-electric smart #1, whose suffix is pronounced as hashtag one,
is offered in three variation versions. The rear-motor Pro model is the
entry-level model. Next in line is the Premium variant, which was the subject
of the first preview, and the top-of-the-line Brabus dual-motor performance
version.
You can get Digital White, Laser Red, Quantum Blue, and Future Green versions of Smart #1 Pro and Premium. All of these colorways come with the Eclipse Black roof, and there is also the Lumen Yellow option, which is only available for the Premium model. For the Smart #1 Brabus, colour options include Digital White, Cyber Silver, and Laser Red, with an Eclipse Black roof as standard. This variation is also available with the Radiant Red roof option if the primary colorway is Meta Black, Cyber Silver, or Atom Grey - Matte. The Premium and Brabus variants can also be outfitted entirely in Atom Grey.
Quick specs for Smart #1 Brabus, Premium, and Pro
The two electric motors on the Smart #1 Brabus, which is equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), produce a combined power of 315kW (422hp) and 543Nm of torque. A 66kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack aids the EV's WLTP-rated range of up to 400km. The Smart #1 Brabus also includes a 22kW onboard AC charger, allowing it to be charged from 10-80% in 3 hours. The Smart #1 Premium, the family's mid-tier product, also has the same battery and AC charging configuration.
However, as compared to its Brabus relatives, the Premium model has a
slightly longer WLTP range of 440km. This is mostly due to the fact that this
variation features a single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) arrangement with a
lower power of 200kW (268hp) and 343Nm of torque.
The Smart #1 Pro model has the same RWD electric motor as the Premium
model but is fueled by a significantly smaller 49kWh lithium ferro phosphate
(LFP) battery. This model has a substantially lesser WLTP range (315km) than
the rest of the family.
All Smart #1 models, whether Pro, Premium, or Brabus, offer DC rapid charging of up to 150kW, allowing them to be charged from 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes. Similarly, the top speed of all three Smart #1 models is 180km/h.
Having said that, the Brabus can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, while the Premium and Pro variants require 6.7 seconds.
Interior of Smart #1
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The following is a list of the inside amenities that come standard with the Smart #1 Pro in Malaysia:
- Digital
instrument cluster with a 9.2-inch display
- Head
unit with 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Seats
in leatherette
- Interior
'After Dark' trim
- Front
seats with 10-way power adjustment (driver seat with memory function)
- PU
leather steering wheel
- Dual-zone
automated air conditioning
- Rear
air conditioning vents
- Audio
system with five speakers
- Wireless
charger for mobile phones
- Electric
sunblind with panoramic halo roof
- Cooling
chiller store at the centre armrest
- Cupholders
in the rear seat central armrest
- Ambient
lighting in 64 different colours
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When you upgrade to the Premium version, you will receive the following:
- Full-color 10-inch head-up display (HUD)
- Seats in leather
- Front seats with 10-way power adjustment (driver seat with memory function)
- Front chairs with ventilation
- 'Dark Matter' trim in black and white.
- The steering wheel is made of leather and has an illuminated steering logo.
- Beats Audio 13-speaker system
If you choose the Brabus option, you will receive the following extras:
- Seats in ultra suede
- Seat stitchings that are sporty
- The steering wheel is made of Alcantara and features an illuminated Brabus logo.
- Interior 'Brabus' trim
- Pedals for sports made of aluminium
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In terms of safety, all Smart #1 models in Malaysia are equipped with
Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). There is also compatibility
for the Hello Smart app, which Smart Malaysia released earlier this year in
September.
The following safety features come standard with the Smart #1 Pro in Malaysia:
- ACC stands for adaptive cruise control.
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) (includes detection of pedestrians and cyclists)
- FCMS stands for front collision mitigation support.
- Support for rear collision mitigation (RCMS)
- ELKA (emergency lane keep assist)
- LKA stands for lane keep assist.
- LDW stands for lane departure warning.
- LDP stands for lane departure prevention.
- LCA stands for lane change assist.
- Evasive manoeuvre assistance (EMA)
- FCTA stands for front cross traffic alert.
- RCTA (rear cross traffic alert)
- DOW (door opening warning)
- BSD stands for blind spot detection.
- SLIF (speed limited information function)
- DPM stands for driver performance monitoring.
- Highway help (HWA)
- TJA stands for traffic jam assistance.
- 360-degree visual park aid with automatic high beam (AHB)
- Good day, Smart app.
- Vehicle tracking and theft notice
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The Smart #1 Premium in Malaysia includes the following features:
- AHB stands for adaptive high beam.
- FAP stands for fully autonomous parking.
- Parking brake emergency (PEB)
- APA stands for autonomous parking assistance.
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