This is the Smartest car I've ever reviewed!
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- This is the all-new Smart #1!
When you think of Smart cars, chances are you remember tiny cars like the ForTwo or ForFour. However, the #1 is clearly much bigger than these, and now sits as a competitor to the likes of the Megane E-Tech and Kia Niro EV!
So let’s see how this all-new Smart stacks up. Starting with the design, it looks pretty impressive on the outside. There are full-length light bars at both the front and rear, and the back of the car is giving us serious Mercedes EQB vibes! Along the side, you’ll see a set of smart-looking 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as flush door handles to help with aerodynamics. It also comes with a two-tone paint job, which is a nice touch.
Step inside and the good looks continue! The #1 comes with a minimalist design, with nearly all controls running through the central infotainment screen. That’s a bit annoying when you come to control things while driving, but thankfully it comes with voice controls and the screen is pretty easy to use. The cabin is largely covered in soft-touch materials, and the build quality is pretty good. Unfortunately, though the digital driver's display is a bit small, if you pick the Premium trim, you’ll be treated to a heads-up display as well.
There are two trims to choose from - the entry-level Pro+ or the Premium. Both come with a single electric motor that can produce 272hp. Both cars come with a 62kWh battery pack, but while the Pro+ can run for a range of up to 260 miles, the Premium can run up to 273 miles.
The starting price of the Smart #1 is around £36,000. So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 Design
02:46 Interior
06:20 Back Seats
08:47 Boot
10:32 5 Annoying Things
12:09 5 Cool Things
14:10 Motors & Batteries
15:30 Town Driving
18:07 Motorway Driving
19:33 Country Road Driving
20:51 0-60mph
21:16 Verdict
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Do you like the looks of the Smart #1?
No, it looks really ugly
Looks fashionably Decent
Ye its nice car
No(
I always crave for something I don’t have, so yes!
Tip: include sound tests for the speakers! people listen to the radio A LOT.
Can’t drive without my music
Most ppl watch this on their phones. We won't be able to tell how good the sound system is
This is why i love Savage geese
Might have copyright issues the video
Maybe it's a thing with British they just don't listen to radio while driving. 😂
I wish every car had sliding rear seats, so convenient if you don't need all the boot space, especially in those smaller cars.
Fr. Small cars just lack so many features that it pushes people to larger offerings
fr i mean my 2006 has sliding rear seats
true@@baronvonjo1929
There might not be enough space to slide the rear seats though, because of the rear wheel arch
Totally agree. However with the rear seats slided all the way back which makes passengers comfortable, the boot depth from the back of the rear seats to the door is not enough to fit in a folded wheelchair, while ID.3 has no problem.
Yesssss finally you showed the DRL's properly from both ends of the car!! Continue this trend please. Thank you!
My Renault Zoe has certainly proved itself during the three years I’ve been driving it!! A jolly good little car with a very practical boot!!
I get it as a rental a lot and I enjoy driving it too. Not bad on range either.
In my opinion, the Zoe is much better than this car. Not to mention it’s cheaper.
@@ev.c6 What is wrong with you clueless twonks buying an EV in the first place???!!! I have a 2023 RS5 coupe which replaced my 2020 F-Type 5.0 V8 P450...I won't buy one of these EV POS until it's a legal obligation.
@@ev.c6 ...and as such, true to form, just like dopey Ford with the Focus & Fiesta...Renault are dumping the Zoe.
Makes one think that major manufacturers are willingly trying to go terminally bankrupt.
Some add-ups from a Chinese customer: 1) This car is based on the SEA platform which shared by Smart #1, #3, Geek X, and Volvo EX30, etc. So it’s more Volvo than Mercedes mechanically. Mercedes is only responsible for the visual design. 2)In fact we also call it “number 1” in China because there’s no convenient way to pronounce hashtag in Chinese 😂
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Amin. Hope this Smart #1 can outsold Smart For Two Cabrio.
Thought it looked like an ugly sibling of the EX30
Yes, mercedes benz is incharge for the design team whereas geely is incharge for mechanical team. It’s a 50/50 joint venture
@@Roguescienceguyyeah but it seems to have more rear passenger space, and the glass roof is standard. Volvo take note
What I really like about your reviews is that you judge cars from the perspective of their typical buyers or target audience and not by your personal standards. That's one thing many reviewers do wrong
The car apparently Mini Cooper S 2.5.
Sometimes. His review of campervans is always from his hatred of camping. Not useful
@@purwantiallan5089 apparently it's not
Yep, Doug Demuro is one of those many reviewers lmao.
Its a thing of the British Isles. Everything have to be put in a labelled box. Boxsters and MR2 are driven by hairdressers, Honda by old people and BMW and Audi by idiots. Its a thing left behind from the class divided society....... Although I believe most of us consider the BMW and Audi definition is pretty bang on......
I watched like at least 100 videos from this chanel and never wrote a comment, but this is the best one. You covered everything.
What I am looking forward is Smart #2 which apparently is going to be a replacement for current gen Fortwo 453. Some people say Smart have discontinued the ForTwo and I highly doubt it since their whole business was built on ForTwo micro car. I really hope they do announce it and that it will have a long range and look somewhat similar to this. 🎉
Don t see why them fortwo market would buy this?When tou have smaller alternatives..
@@xvladyx32 you misunderstood what was said
@@grandcalifornia8410 i added to it.This is a bigger vehicle.I own a fortwo 2019 eq.And i love it just because it s so small.Whats the point of this big car?I see a fiat 500 electric a way better alternative.
Hate cars that make you control climate through touch screens. It’s a deal breaker.
I like some of the styling details of the Smart #1 over the Volvo EX30, yet I also like the ZEEKR X which in my opinion is a better looking and styled than the Volvo.
All three cars sharing the same battery and motor options.
They don't quite share the same battery and motor. The EX30 has a slightly bigger battery and more horsepower.
@@riaz8783 And the Volvo looks far more classy inside and out !
I still own a 2005 Forfour. Also have sliding and adjustable seats in the rear. It has the SB3 1.5l engine and the sixspeed AMT gearbox, so plenty of power for a car weighing about a ton. Can go 600 km on a full tank and refill it in 10 minutes. Ideal city car, with the wife getting 14km/l. Not too shabby.
Appreciate the awesome editing, when u pointed indicator lights right and left, the sound came only from right and then left. Very well done !
I noticed also, watching in my car. How has it taken this long for that to be a thing? 😂
I love the low poly video game graphics. Fits perfectly to the character of this car.
Its quite underrated as this Smart #1 is like the one from Enthusia PS2.
Mat is still the best car reviewer out there, but i do wish we got some more consistently scheduled reviews of cars. Would love his take on the mx-5, or is Mazda upset at you guys? Or any ICE cars in general, cheaper cars, hybrids maybe. Would love a “best convertible” review. “Best cheap city car” would be great too. Don’t get me wrong, love the drag races, just miss the oldschool reviews a bit.
Excellent video as always - thanks for that.
10:53 “Breaking news! Mat Watson loses yet another drag race to Yianni!” 😂😂😂
What you can see is all Mercedes, what you cannot see is all Geely. Such a brilliant car. I really want one!
hmmm how does this compare to the upcoming Volvo EX 30? They are both Geely products.
I didn't think I would ever want to have a Smart, this is beautiful!
i kinda like the load lip at the back because it can support falling things
All the Geely cars appear to get the design inside and out just right.
I had a look at one a couple months ago. Its quite spacious for the size and looks a lot more upmarket than the last one
Because it absolutely is upmarket and costs a shitload of money?
The interior of this with the exterior of the EX30 would be a great car IMO
Yes we watch your reviews in Canada. lol always enjoy your reviews great job. Nice car.
Yet again mat a very good review. Very impressive with the capability also the capacity for the real world range of the car in 232+ miles from a full charge. It will be a great car to start of with to be able to get used to a full electric car.
This Smart #1 is 5.7/10. Not enough bhp yet cool enough to drive. Only 89bhp to be exact.
@@purwantiallan5089Yes !
@@purwantiallan5089 did you even watch the video, Mat already says it has 272hp in the video
@@purwantiallan5089 14:38
For me, it's an interesting design. If I were in market for something like this, I would surely strongly consider it.
@@Landon-si5xcu are the reason why people look down upon Muslims 😅
@@Landon-si5xc Allah would would crush this infeidel Automoblie
Talking rubbish no such thing as God or Allah,if there was a god or Allah why does he let his people suffer
The rear passenger windows in my Renault Zoe do exactly the same!! It’s the way old petrol cars had from 1967 onwards.
can we give this car a cutest infotainment of the year!!!!! fox has taken my heart!!!!!!
I loved the review as usual, one thing I'd love to see is the speed in km popping on the screen, i know MP/H multiplied by 1.6 gives the KM/H, but would be nice to see it rather than having to calculate.
Intresting from an American ?. They will do KPH on euro versions, does MPH in america differ from MPH in uk ?
@@lesnorrisNo both UK and USA has the same measurements when it comes to MPH, unlike pints or gallons where its bigger in the UK.
(A UK pint is 568ml vs a US 473ml and a UK gallon is 4.54 litres vs 3.73 litres on the US gallon.)
A pint of beer in the UK is bigger than a pint in the US. Everything may be bigger in Texas...except pints of beer...
Love these new Smarts! The BRABUS one we've driven is easily the best though 🔥
design looks very organic, fluid.
Very good review of what looks like a neat little EV, quick question-when it’s re gen braking do the brake lights come on? thanks.
everything starts out small and then grows, Matt. Not just the car and your channel.
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😂😂
A quirky design but quite sleek & unique.
Yet it only has 88bhp like Mazda Demio.
@@purwantiallan5089did you watch the video? It has over 250hp
@@purwantiallan5089 where did you get that number, Mat said it has 275hp
Congrats on the 100k new subscribers in ONE DAY! 8.4mil!
The new mini looks really smart!
I really like the interior of this car. Looks like a very relaxing place to be. Minimalistic design, but with more functionality than the average vehicle. Looks easy to use, ergonomic, and comfortable. HVAC controls are daunting, but everything else is great. Big win here on the interior.
I'm surprisingly impressed by this. I thought the EX30 would be the obvious choice, but the #1 avoids some of the EX30 missteps - driver's display, heads up display, more versatile boot.
One thing I don't like is the Vauxhall Adam floating roof.
Looks very good ⚡️
i love that your videos support ultra wide screens
Matt, you have to understand that car usb ports are very slow therefore the "old-fashioned" charging port is very important.
Agree, that’s why they give you two 12v sockets one to plug in your dash cam and one to plug in your tyre inflator, car vac, cool box etc.
Nice car - me like it Geely is now conquering the EV world - either with joint ventures like this one or with their own brands like Volvo, Lotus.
I didn't know that it shares the same platform from Geely with the Volvo EX30 which is a great hot compact new car too.
I di a test drive last week, and I loved it. I'm hoping to get it next year as delivery is slow here in Zurich.
I just had a look on Autoscout24 and there are 47 cars listed at the moment, so no need to wait if you really want one. Most are the low spec version though.
It´s fit you very well Mat
Would like to see Matt stay young and sit in the front seat 😁 to keep watching his amazing reviews all time long 👍🏻 the best car reviewer ever
Love the looks and practicality. Also, I’d love if there were some popups with conversion to metric system when you talk about MPGs, speed and range
Great review!
I really love the back design of this
The problem i see here is the price. Prices for the #1 are higher then a Tesla Model 3 and on par with the Model Y.
Original Smart cars were budget friendly small city vehicles. This 1 is neither
I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t realise it was an EV till Matt said it was 😅
Well Matt always realised it.
You’re not the only one 😅
Literally what new cars are not EVs...
@@bigdhav a lot mate...
There was a hint pretty soon during wheels description, RANGE mentioned O:)
Great review Mat!😸
the Interior is Surprisingly Nice
If you listen to this video on headphones, when he talks about the left indicators the audio shifts to the left and the same for the right indicator. Such a cool little feature by Carwow.
Wish the Smart #1 can really charge batteries.
Its called stereo....
@@purwantiallan5089it can, that's how EV car works
The hotbox removal feature is insane.
i also like the heavy fart control feature
I agree Matt, it's definitely number 1.
I actually loved this car...beautiful
BIG improvement from your normal little smart car, it now resembles more of a mini, and I think would be more beneficial to those who want a smart car but can't fit in one. Great car, love the design, would love to see a Smart Car SUV!
Smart car SUV💀
Not sure if Mini is Mini anymore, they killed what SmartCar is supposed to be
Can anyone genuinely "not fit" in a smart car? People just needlessly want bigger cars now.
@@piercelawless2654Mini Cooper EV 2.5? 😅
@@shbnc4200yep. Seems like Smart #1 is too much like 2002 MINI ONE.
Very cool. All except the range - particularly for the price - is pretty awesome. When they can add another 100 real miles, this would be a great choice.
Na, not for me. Only until EVs can do 83828 miles on a single charge, then it’s right. 🤡
one of the coolest and practical EV
Incredible job, carwow team! You've absolutely got this review thing down to a science! Splendid job and yes - I agree with your assessment, it looks like a buy.
I only wish there was some depth to this, but really - absolutely every essential thing was covered, thank you!
This car looks extremely well made. Kudos to smart, I would seriously consider this on top of my buying list.
Swatch made a good call way back when to have Mercedes make their cars rather than try to make their own- and now with Geely
12:29 was such nice attention to detail, W editors for changing the sound channel lol
Cool... I love the look it's like juke meets soul and I am a fan of both of those.
Impressed with this, seems like they've really thought about the design and use. Doesn't look half bad either.
Nice little car with great features.
But only had 89bhp...😅
@@purwantiallan5089What Are you talking about?😂Did you have a party?
Absolutely,and its not Small. Sit in the back,it has a huge amount of space.
Really nice reviews and nice car, waiting for your EX30 comparision
the world need more cars like this.
I love the quirky design of it. You can tell that there's been some inspiration from Mini, but nice to see not just another car that looks the same. Interior looks nice too - I like the white accents on the headrests!
The front of it looks almost exactly like a Kia Soul lol
“Can I copy your R60 Countryman homework but change it around a bit?”
I’ve tested and ordered the dual motor Brabus version 😮
@@reropelo4723 1800 kg the Brabus is 1900 kg
@@reropelo4723 3,900-4,100# so whatever that converts to via kilos or tonnes. 😀
I actually really like it!
It looks like it's related to the mini.
The previous ones looked like they were related to golf carts!
Great review. Agree with the comments about efficiency.
it's really a Smart ass
Something I always wonder when Mat talks about one pedal driving... at what point do the brake lights come on?
The car apparently looked fresh like even Hyundai Stargazer.
That's a really good question. Someone else made a video about it with Hyundai IONIQ 5, and it's different depending on the region due to the specific terms used in legislations.
@@AzVfL It also makes me wonder about how it works on the motorway. I guess you would only lift off the pedal slightly rather than the ICE lift off and coast to slow down slowly?
@@johncross1341 yes sure, you always need to press it, there is a sweet spot of no acceleration/ breaking. But you can diasable one padel drive, if you want to drive like an ICE or just use cruise control. I had a Tesla rental for a week and after some days I totally got used to it - it was actually harder to go back to ICE :D
I’ve noticed that EVs in the US tend to not activate the brake lights when they’re using one pedal braking. A bit annoying since you don’t have the security of a brake light telling you if the car ahead of you is slowing down significantly
How about a 10s test of the audio systems, I suppose the sound won’t sound great on the videos, but you may explain to us how good the sound is. Thanks for these great videos carwow
Wow, I was one of your first 15k subscribers after you switched from hosting AutoCar I believe. This channel has grown quite rapidly.
gear selector located on the steering column is very nice to have (reminds me about full size sedans from the US in the nineties that could house six people and so they moved out that stick from the center console to make room for a third passenger in the front row.)
but what I don't appreciate is the fact that they confused drive with reverse and put it on there the wrong way round, lol.
That is actually dangerous and why I would avoid this car. If you accidentally hit the gear selector on the steering column when driving the car can break down and cause an accident in the middle of the road
@@nickm5978 that isn't true at all for both the modern incarnation as well as the traditional style (why would someone design something that's potentially dangerous in the first place?)
while I don't know exactly about this car, it's obvious that it's a fully electronically operated selector and the computer wouldn't allow anything that could damage the car. and chances are very high that it's still double secured by the user being required to press and hold an additional "unlock" button like it's the case with every other automatic "gear" selector as well.
now for the "traditional" variant: it wasn't possible to change anything like it's possible with a conventional wiper stalk, or something. you needed to reach around behind the level, pull it towards you (with built-in resistance) and only then it was possible to move it up or down to change the driving mode. so, simply hitting it (it's reclined much [!] further back than the stalks you're actually supposed to reach and operate from the steering wheel) won't do or cause anything.
@@HxTurtle So I'm driving and accidentally hit the gear selector into reverse what would happen thinking it's the indicators or the windscreen wipers.
@@nickm5978 it wouldn't move in the first place because you most likely need to depress some other button on the outward face as well to unlock the "move"-function first.
(making you need the entire hand and not just the flick of a finger.)
it's physically so far reclined that it's difficult (if not impossible) to actually reach from the steering wheel (it's not intended to be operated while also grabbing the steering wheel.)
and lastly: even if you'd still forcefully try to do this, the computer wouldn't accept this input.
I can precisely tell you from my own experience with one of my classic cars with no fancy computer control at all what happens when you forcefully select reverse while driving: the engine gets overwhelmed and stalls. that's about it. nothing more. the car then glides along (remember, you got a torque converter sitting between the engine and the gear box [instead of a clutch.] this means, that there's no stiff physical connection [okay, you've a locking function nowadays on modern cars, but let's not complete things too much] between the engine and the wheels. so, when the wheels cause the gearbox to spin against the crankshaft, then this is actually possible due to the fluid inside the torque converter.)
Finally a decent car not over 100.000 Sterlin. Thank you Mat!
The Smart #1 only costed around $78.000 belive it or not man.
@@purwantiallan5089 it doesnt cost that much, only 35950 euro or around 45000 usd, Mat already say it in the video 2:15
Best episode of all time imo
I love the air quality setting for when it smells dank in the car
i love that fox at the corner of the screen, so cute, then i cried laughing when he talks like a regular man
Mercedes out here making their own mini countryman
Edit: wrote this comment before mat made this same comparison 😅
Interestingly this car has nothing to do with Mercedes except the visual design. Underneath the skin, partly Volvo probably, but zero Mercedes.
@@markzhang3434I don’t think thats bad
Copies the Countryman E
Agree😁@@momento4666
@@fishfinnersand also the one from EXTREME E. Extremely similar.
Wow smart are really making great cars at the moment and this car is amazing in all aspects, it has everything and i love it. Definetly the best for that price well done smart
Smart def watches carwow, those door bins are massive!
Like what I see so far. This against the new Fisker would be interesting. Those 2 are my favorites so far of new electrics.
Absolutely blown away by the evolution of Smart cars! The #1 is an impeccable blend of design, technology, and performance. Loving the Mercedes EQB reminiscent features and the minimalist interior. It's truly fascinating to see how far they've come since the ForTwo days. Great review, Mat! Excited to see how it truly stacks up against its competitors.
Lovely package in the end Matt
I loved my Smart car when I had one so really pleased to see they are back and with such a good car by the sounds of it
@Landon-si5xc I think the best thing I can say is screw you !
I could not live with that fox. It's like the return of Clippy!
All hail Clippy!
This is definitely one of the good EVs... Even after considering it being half Chinese. Quality and design looks a little bit better than the competition.
Half Chinese doesn't mean shit, literally. China is producing some very beautiful and hi tech evs. Just look at the nio ep9. There, byd, hiphi, nio, li
@@tahahaider5836 if only they could name their cars and brands properly...
@@Evokyr what does that even mean 😂. They name the cars in the local language just like everyone does.
@@tahahaider5836half of them doesnt know that.
@@tahahaider5836just needs getting used to. Hyundai, Honda, Toyota were not household names in the 60s and 70s. People will be proudly owning Chinese brands in 10 years time.
That really do look good and is also extremley clever. I really like this one (#1)
I agree with your verdict!
Keep up the great reviews carwow. Best car channel on CZcams!
Amin. Not even Hoonigan and Car Throttle gonna match Carwow right now.
Affordable drag race! 2008 TTS Vs Golf R Vs S3 Vs Scirrocco R. All have the same engine so would love to see which perform better!! Thanks
Choosing which generation of each car to use would be arbitrary. Unfortunately, I don't think they'd ever do this, and if they do it will be the latest models, therefore not including the Schirocco. Although it probably would include the "R" variant SUVs.
@@SatanDotExe even the newest version of each would be interesting. Surely they could get ones with all the same engine easily enough? I would offer up my TTS but I've just done the stage 1 so wouldn't be a direct comparison.
@@LivingwithPanic I have a MK3 TTS myself so I’d love to see a comparison video for sure.
@@SatanDotExe I actually think the TTS beats them all due to being lighter and slightly more powerful but need some confirmation🤣
Makes me excited for the EX30!
Thats a very very well thought out car, would never imagine it coming from smart.
The fact there’s a Brabus version really took me back
Brabus Smart #1? Now you can!
The smart car really made an improvement!
Hopefully at the expense of lots of bhp that is.
Don’t be wet, the old ForTwo Brabus would wipe the floor with this performance wise and was a masterstroke of design.
Finally the smart brand is good and not stupid and not small
It has never been stupid. It has always been a smart city car. I love it.
I really like high center console
I am really interested to see this vs. the Volvo variant and of course the dual motor should be an absolute monster.
I certainly not expecting this.