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Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks

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Max McDee, 21 March 2025

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Smart, the electric car company backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is giving its Smart #1 a big upgrade. The updates were revealed in filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and they include more powerful motors and some design tweaks.

Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks

The standard Smart #1 will see a huge boost in power thanks to a new rear-mounted electric motor. This new motor will produce 250 kilowatts (335 horsepower). This is a 50 kilowatt (67 horsepower) increase over the current model. The same motor is also used in other vehicles from the Geely group, like the Zeekr 009 and Lynk & Co 02.

Good news for speed demons among us - the Smart #1 Brabus version is also getting an upgrade. With a front-mounted motor added, the combined output will reach 365 kilowatts (489 horsepower) - also a 50 kilowatt (67 horsepower) increase. The Brabus version was always a hoot, but the ridiculous power was too much for its brakes and suspension. There is no mention of any upgrades in those departments, possibly making the more powerful #1 even more "fun" to drive.

Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks

Changes to the design of the regular Smart #1 are quite subtle. The most noticeable difference is the new 18-inch, two-tone alloy wheels. These wheels are paired with 235/50R18 tires. The sportier Brabus model receives more design tweaks. Smart has toned down the red accents, opting for a more refined look. The red roof and side mirrors have been replaced with body-colored and black finishes. The red highlight in the front air intake is now black. The Brabus version also gets new 10-spoke alloy wheels and 235/45R19 tires.

In terms of size, the regular Smart #1 measures 168.1 inches in length, 71.7 inches in width, and 64.4 inches in height, with a 108.3 inches wheelbase. The Brabus version is slightly longer at 169.3 inches but shares the same width, height, and wheelbase.

Smart 1 gets power boost and fresher looks

The fresh updates will be eventually introduced in markets outside of China, since Smart #1 is a global model. More detailed information, including pricing and availability, will be released closer to the official launch.

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