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Smart 1

Smart 1

FROM
$54,900
SUV
1 Speed Automatic
Electric
Overview
Likes
Feels premium in the cabin
Prodigious power
Surprisingly spacious
Dislikes
Complex multimedia tech
Not a truly engaging sports car
Limited warranty 

Smart 1 Colours

Eight colours are available for the Smart #1, incluing Meta Black, Laser Red, Cyber Silver, Lumen Yellow, Quantum Blue, Digital White, Future Green, and Atom Grey-Matte.

Atom Grey-Matte
Cyber Silver
Digital White
Future Green
Laser Red
Lumen Yellow
Meta Black
Quantum Blue

Smart 1 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Smart 1 SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

Smart 1 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Smart 1 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $54,900 and going to $67,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Smart 1 Speed

While the single-motor versions of the Smart #1 can manage 100km/h in 6.7 seconds, the dual-motor Brabus performance version is capable of 100km/h to 3.9 seconds.

All Smart #1s have the same listed top speed of 180km/h.

Smart 1 Boot Space

Claimed boot space in the #1 is 323 litres, or 986 litres with the rear seats pushed all the way forward.

Smart 1 boot space

Smart 1 Interior

The Smart #1 has a fairly Mercedes-derived interior, with rounded vents and a screen mounted above some central closable storage compartments.

The layour is mostly practical, with standard buttons and controls despite a large central screen.

Smart 1 Accessories

The Smart #1 features a panoramic roof, LED lighting, a power tailgate and a 12.8-inch multimedia touchscreen, plus higher variants get matrix headlights, leather trim, a head-up display and a premium Beats sound system.

Smart 1 Engine

The single-motor, rear-drive #1 variants drive the wheels via a 200kW/343Nm motor, while the dual-motor Brabus version has a total 315kW and 543Nm.

Smart 1 Towing Capacity

The Smart 1 has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.

Smart 1 Seats

The Smart #1 has a fairly standard seating layout, with two adjustable seats in the front row for the driver and passenger, plus a three-person bench in the second row.

Space in both rows is comfortable for an average sized adult, though the back row is particularly surprising in its spaciousness given the size of the #1.

Smart 1 Fuel consumption

The Smart 1 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric fuel type(s)
*Combined fuel consumption

Smart 1 Wheel Size

The Smart 1 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x45 R19 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8.0x19 inches.

Smart 1 Range

The three variants of the Smart #1 have different claimed ranges, with the Pro+ variant a 420km range, the Premium a 440km claimed range, and the hi-performance Brabus with a lower 400km range.