Verdict
The smart #1 Premium is the rational Malaysian buy. Its 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the 66 kWh battery delivers a quoted 440 km range. The Brabus cuts that sprint to 3.9 seconds with 422 hp, 543 Nm and all-wheel drive, but gives up 40 km of range and adds 100 kg. The RM40,000 gap buys serious pace and sport suspension, not extra battery capacity, charging speed or cabin equipment. Unless outright acceleration and AWD matter, take the Premium.
Pick the smart #1 Premium if you want the longer 440 km quoted range and the same 66 kWh battery, 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging for less money.
Pick the smart #1 Brabus if 422 hp, 543 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time justify the extra outlay.
Key differences
- Price: Premium RM209,000; Brabus RM249,000.
- Motors and driveline: Premium one motor and rear-wheel drive; Brabus two motors and all-wheel drive.
- Output: Premium 268 hp and 343 Nm; Brabus 422 hp and 543 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Premium 6.7 seconds; Brabus 3.9 seconds.
- Quoted EV range: Premium 440 km; Brabus 400 km.
- Road tax and weight: Premium RM260 per year and 1,800 kg; Brabus RM615 per year and 1,900 kg.
Premium
- 440 km quoted range, 40 km more than the Brabus.
- RM40,000 lower purchase price and RM355 lower annual road tax.
- Same 66 kWh battery, 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging as the Brabus.
- Single-motor rear-wheel drive, versus the Brabus' dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Brabus.
Brabus
- 422 hp and 543 Nm deliver a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Dual motors bring all-wheel drive.
- Sport suspension replaces the Premium's comfort suspension.
- RM40,000 more expensive than the Premium.
- 400 km quoted range is 40 km shorter despite the same 66 kWh battery.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM355 higher, and kerb weight rises by 100 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM209,000✓ | RM249,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | 422 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 543 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 66 kWh | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | 440 km✓ | 400 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,900 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Rotor Alloy Wheels | 19" Dynamo Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Rotor Alloy Wheels | 19" Dynamo Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Sport Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam & Auto Levelling |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat with Seat Ventilation | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat with Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Extended Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Extended Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 13-speaker Beats EQ Sound System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 13-speaker Beats EQ Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor | Yes, Powered with Kick Sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Premium vs Brabus FAQ
Is the smart #1 Premium or smart #1 Brabus better?
The Premium is better for most buyers because it has the longer 440 km quoted range and identical battery and charging hardware. Choose the Brabus only if its 422 hp, all-wheel drive and 3.9-second sprint are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 Brabus costs RM40,000 more than the smart #1 Premium. It also carries RM615 annual road tax versus RM260 for the Premium.
Do the Premium and Brabus charge at different speeds?
No. Both use a 66 kWh battery, support 22 kW AC charging and 150 kW DC charging, and provide 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The Premium has the longer quoted range: 440 km versus 400 km.