We've been off testing the new Smart 1 electric crossover (yes, it is called 'hashtag one' 🤦♂️) in regular 268bhp and 422bhp Brabus guises. 'It might not be a Smart as you know it, but it’s their most convincing car yet,' reckons alantaylorjones
Any other changes for the hot versionWell, you do get a revised front suspension system to deal with the added weight of the motor and a Brabus driving mode to unleash all 422bhp, but that’s about it. That’s right, you get the same size wheel, tyre, brakes and the suspension is tuned to replicate the comfort of the standard car. Furthermore, there’s no optional stiffer setup or adaptive dampers.
As we head onto the Autoestrada, wind and road noise is well contained and the ride settles down even more, proving a long distance drive needn’t be too taxing. Helping there is a standard suite of driver aids including adaptive cruise control, lane centring, blind spot monitoring and lane change assist. It’s a system that works well in assisting the driver, although you do need to occasionally chip in with a steering input or two.Heading for the hills, things start off promisingly.
Acceleration is certainly strong, although that just means you reach speeds where the chassis starts to feel uncomfortable sooner, and then push way past that point. The loose body control starts to make the car pitch and heave unpleasantly and that long brake pedal doesn’t give much confidence when you’re travelling so much faster.
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