Following the launch of the smart #1 last month, smart Malaysia has now revealed that the Brabus model will make its appearance on October 5, 2023. The business has already shown numerous Pro and Premium variants of the #1, but detailed specifics on the Brabus version are still unavailable.

According to the material released when clever Malaysia began collecting pre-orders, the #1 Brabus and the Premium have essentially identical exterior kits. CyberSparks headlights with matrix LEDs, adaptive high beam, and auto leveling are standard, as are an illuminated front grille, door handles, and logos (on the C-pillars). The top-of-the-line model also includes a panoramic roof with an electronic sunblind, roof rails, and a motorised tailgate with hands-free access.




The #1 Brabus also comes with an aero package, which features a vented bonnet, a more aggressive front bumper, and a rear spoiler to distinguish it as the sporty model. We can also expect 19-inch 'Dynamo' alloy wheels, model-specific badging, and red brake calipers, albeit these are not specified in the official spec sheet.

The spec sheet for the #1 Brabus lacks any information on what you'll get on the interior, but it should be similar to the Premium. At the absolute least, this means powered front seats, ambient lighting, a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.







Expect plenty of red stitching, a branded Alcantara/leather-wrapped steering wheel, microfibre seat fabric, and red seat belts. This Thursday, we'll have a better idea of what the #1 Brabus entails.

Less surprising are the #1 Brabus' dual-motor, all-wheel drive drivetrain and proportions, which are shown below:

 

• Length: 4,270 mm
• Width: 1,822 mm
• Height: 1,636 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,750 mm
• Ground clearance: 182 mm
• Kerb weight: 1,900 kg
• Boot space: 323 to 411 litres; 986 litres with rear seats folded
• Front trunk (frunk) space: 15 litres
• Electric motors output: 428 PS (422 hp or 315 kW) and 543 Nm; AWD
• 0-100 km/h time: 3.9 seconds
• Top speed: 180 km/h
• Battery: 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
• Range (WLTP): 400 km
• AC charging: 22 kW; 10-80% in three hours
• DC charging: 150 kW; 10-80% in 29 minutes

In terms of pricing, the #1 is expected to cost between RM200,000 and RM250,000 without insurance. Because the Brabus is at the top of the lineup, we may expect it to be closer to RM250,000. The final price for all variations of the #1 has yet to be disclosed; presumably, clever Malaysia will release this critical piece of information later this week.

The #1 Brabus will be available in seven different color schemes, the majority of which are two-tone with a contrasting roof. You have the following options:
 

• Atom Grey-Matte
• Atom Grey-Matte with Radiant Red roof
• Meta Black with Radiant Red roof
• Cyber Silver with Radiant Red roof
• Digital White with Black roof
• Laser Red with Black roof
• Cyber Silver with Black roof

If you're interested, bookings can be made through the Hello smart app for a refundable charge of RM1,000, and the first 501 customers who place a pre-order will be awarded with RM1,001 in charging credits when their new electric vehicle (EV) arrives.