Smart #1 Pro deliveries have begun in Malaysia – RM189,000 OTR; 272 PS, 343 Nm, 315 km EV range
Smart Malaysia announced it has started deliveries of #1 Pro units, which is the entry-level variant of the electric vehicle (EV) launched here last November.
“We are delighted to meet the expectations of urban drivers, prioritizing practical features such as spaciousness and a more than adequate 315km range. Zhang Qiang, CEO of Smart Malaysia said, #1 Pro reflects the preferences of environmentally conscious city dwellers and commuters, offering premium quality and an all-electric design. aesthetics”.
“At Smart Malaysia, user needs are paramount in our decision-making process. The Pro variant is offered to meet the diverse needs of the modern driver, offering outstanding value for money,” he added.
With a retail price of RM189,000 shipped excluding insurance, the Pro is RM30,000 and RM60,000 cheaper than the Premium and Brabus respectively. At a lower price, the Pro is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery capable of providing a range of up to 315 km according to WLTP standards.
The battery powers a rear-mounted electric motor with 272 PS (268 horsepower or 200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque, which are identical figures to the Premium. Thus, Pro has the same ability to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h.
The Pro also has the same 150 kW DC fast charging capacity, and with a smaller battery (Premium and Brabus pack a 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt unit), reaching a 10-80% state of charge (SoC) takes 22 minutes. There’s also AC charging but at a lower rate of 7.2 kW (compared to 22 kW on the higher-end variants), with a 10-80% SoC requiring a longer six hours instead of three hours with the variants. other body.
In terms of equipment, the Pro comes with manual CyberSparks LED headlights (no matrix adaptive high beam technology), 19-inch ‘Amps’ alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate (no sensors). variable stone), leatherette upholstery, electrically adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control (with rear vents and N95 filter), polyurethane steering wheel, 64 basic color ambient lighting, audio system 5 speakers and wireless charging socket.
The wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay-enabled infotainment system is presented on a 12.8-inch touchscreen, with another display in the cabin being the 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster – both also part of the Premium and Brabus package list.
Despite being the entry-level variant, the Pro fits in with the others thanks to its comprehensive suite of driver assistance systems. These include adaptive cruise control with highway and traffic jam assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change assist, evasive maneuver assist avoid as well as warn of vehicles cutting in front and behind.
There is also door opening warning, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, automatic headlights, parking assist, 360-degree camera and automatic emergency braking (front collision mitigation assist and behind).
In terms of exterior colors, the #1 Pro comes in Future Blue, Quantum Blue, Digital White, Cyber Silver and Laser Red, while the interior has just one theme: After Dark. With every purchase, Smart Malaysia provides high-voltage batteries with an 8-year warranty for 200,000 km; 8-year, 150,000 km warranty on high-voltage components; Four-year vehicle warranty, unlimited kilometers; Two-year Spartan parts warranty, unlimited miles and 24/7 roadside assistance.
The company also offers a free Smart Home Charger worth RM3,200 with a two-year warranty, a free accessory pack worth RM2,000 as well as a truck conversion kit (V2L) worth RM800 with a two-year warranty .
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