The fully electric Smart #1 is about to get a performance version that will reportedly come with Brabus branding, and the carmaker released an official teaser video showing off some of its unique styling features.
The hotter Smart #1 has been previously spied completely undisguised in China, but this is the first time we get a confirmation from the carmaker. The short video montage was posted on Instagram last month but went mostly unnoticed, with some people mistakenly thinking it showed the regular Smart #1.
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However, a closer look at the video reveals a red-illuminated grille, dual intakes on the bumper, a larger rear spoiler, and a new aero design for the wheels. The model is painted in a matte gray exterior shade combined with a red roof, black badges, and red accents all around the bodywork. There are also quick shots of the interior showing the driver pressing a button on the center console, presumably to activate a sporty driving mode.
The entry-level Smart #1 is fitted with a single electric motor producing 264 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), but the Brabus version is expected to get a dual electric motor setup. This will bring all-wheel-drive, and a rumored output of around 400 hp (299 kW / 406 PS), or even 428 hp (315 kW / 434 PS) depending on which source you want to believe. The 66 kWh battery pack might be retained, but the WLTP range will be probably lower than the 440 km (273 miles) of the base model. Setting aside the fancy dress, the Brabus-badged smart will likely get a new suspension setup for improved handling.
Smart’s angry electric SUV will be introduced sometime in the coming months, with a market launch in 2023. Deliveries of the non-Brabus Smart #1 are expected to start from China in late 2022, with Germany following in early 2023 and the UK in mid-2023.
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