Bitauto original Smart Elf #1, a pure electric model developed from the smart brand, has received a lot of attention since its debut. It can be said that smart Elf #1 inherits all the advantages of smart, and is larger and smarter. If there is really something missing, it is that for ultimate performance control, Smart Elf #1 still has some room for improvement in terms of athletic ability. So this BRABUS performance version of smart Elf #1 came into being.
Appearance design: "blackened" and full of fighting spirit
The overall design of the appearance has not changed much, but it has been "blackened" very obviously. The style has also changed from the original cute and delicate to "combat", which is entirely due to the use of BRABUS kits in the appearance. The red and black body design also makes the vehicle look exciting.
Compared with the regular version, the Brabus version has two more heat dissipation openings on the front face, the front lip has also been enlarged, and there is a "PERFORMANCE" logo in the lower right corner. The overall sporty atmosphere is quite in place. The headlights still continue the triangular design with rounded corners, and are connected by a through-type LED light strip in the middle. The matrix LED headlights on the Premium version are not absent on the BRABUS performance version.
On the side of the body, the overall design is no different from the regular version, with hidden door handles and frameless doors being retained. In terms of body size, due to the addition of front and rear surrounds, the body length has increased to 4300mm, while the other body parameters have not changed.
In addition, there are many personalized design elements on the side of the car. The roof and body adopt a two-color design of red and black. This design is also reflected in the exterior rearview mirror and side skirts. Moreover, the Brabus version is also equipped with more sporty blade wheels, sports tires and red brake calipers, giving the vehicle a fighting feel.
Interior design: simple style, details can withstand scrutiny
The style of the steering wheel is no different from the regular version, but the performance version's steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara material, and the overall grip feels very good. In addition, the steering wheel is also decorated with red stitching, which can be seen through the multi-function buttons on the steering wheel. The BRABUS performance version also has functions such as automatic parking and adaptive cruise.
The 9.2-inch full LCD instrument panel adopts a hidden design. The design of the entire instrument panel is quite simple, and all kinds of information are clear at a glance. The size of the central control screen reaches 12.8 inches.
seatIn terms of chairs, the BRABUS performance version also uses an all-black color scheme and red stitching embellishments, and even the seat belts have been replaced with eye-catching red. The "BRABUS" logo is also printed on the headrest. In terms of seat material, the performance version uses a mixture of leather and Alcantara materials, and there is also a large amount of Alcantara material used, and the overall riding comfort is very good. In terms of seat functions, the front seats are equipped with electric adjustment and seat heating functions.
Space experience: high space utilization and excellent riding space performance
The riding space is also satisfactory. An experiencer with a height of 1.80cm sits in the front row, and the head space is enough for a fist and three fingers. Coming to the back row, the knee room can reach two fists and the head room can reach four fingers, which is completely sufficient for daily use. Moreover, the rear seats can not only be adjusted forward and backward by 13cm, but also the backrest can be adjusted to facilitate finding a balance between the trunk space and the rear passenger space. In addition, thanks to the pure electric platform, the rear floor is also flat. However, although the wheelbase has reached the level of a compact SUV, in terms of width, it is still a standard small SUV, so if there are three people in the back, it will still be a little crowded.
The trunk volume is 323L. With the rear seats folded down, it can be expanded to a maximum of 986L. However, the rear row cannot be flat when folded. There is still an undulating angle. However, on the trunk cover There is also a large storage space underneath, which is an unexpected bonus. In addition, this model also has a front trunk with a capacity of 15L. Overall, although this car is not large in size, its space utilization is quite high, both in terms of seating and storage space.
Power tuning: Official power parameters have not been announced, there may be surprises
The power part may be the biggest change in this car and the most attractive to consumers. With the addition of a front motor, it has also changed from a rear-mounted rear drive to a dual-motor four-wheel drive, although the official has not yet announced the specific details. In terms of power parameters, it is expected that the 0-100km/h acceleration time can reach 4s without any problem. It is a proper electric small steel cannon.
The BRABUS performance version is still equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 66kWh. Under 7.2kW AC slow charging, it takes 7.5 hours to charge 10%-80%. Using 150kW DC fast charging can shorten the charging time to less than 30 minutes. However, due to the stronger performance of the BRABUS performance version, the maximum cruising range under CLTC conditions should also be reduced.
The suspension is still a combination of front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. In addition, this model will also have specially tuned sports simulation sound waves and exclusive "BRABUS” driving mode and drift mode can definitely meet the requirements of “performance control” people.
Editor’s summary: This smart Elf #1 BRABUS performance version can be said to have done a very good job in creating a sports atmosphere. Of course, I believe that users who are interested in it care most about its performance. Although I only had the opportunity to experience it statically this time, I was pleasantly surprised by the driving performance of the regular version. I believe that this BRABUS version will be more successful in terms of control. If you only look at the paper strength, this model has actually been able to attract many consumers. In addition, there were rumors that the BRABUS performance version will be limited to 2,000 units. According to our official understanding, this is just a rumor, so we are not interested in it. Interested users can feel free to purchase.
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