It's here! The new smart #1 - the first electric SUV from smart - has found its way to the UK for us to sample before market launch at the end of the year. With this being a new model, segment and positioning for the brand, how does it stack up? Join us to find out what the new model is like.

We will be coming back to this model in the future! What would you like to see us do with the new smart #1 in our next video with the car? Let us know by leaving a comment.

Right hand drive models are due to arrive late summer 2023.

Thank you to smart UK for lending us this car for the day!

Discover more with us at smart Hertfordshire: https://www.landlautomotive.co.uk/new...
Full details of UK pricing and specification: https://uk.smart.com/en/

Written and presented by Ken Pearson
Filmed by Ken Pearson and the L&L Automotive Marketing Team
Edited by Ken Pearson

Model featured: smart #1 Pro+ in Laser red/Meta black

Key info: smart #1 RWD
Length [wheelbase] in mm: 4270 [2750]
Battery capacity: 66 kWh
WLTP range: 260 - 273 miles
Motor: single electric motor, RWD
Power/torque: 272 hp / 343 nm
0-62 mph: 6.7 seconds
Top speed: 112 mph (limited)
Towing capacity: 1600 kg

smart #1 BRABUS performance info:
WLTP range: 248 miles
Motor: twin electric motors, AWD
Power/torque: 428 hp / 584 nm (I know I said 543 in the video, forgive me)
0-62 mph: 3.9 seconds
Top speed: 112 mph(limited)
Towing capacity: 1600 kg

Warranty periods:
Vehicle: three years, unlimited mileage
HV battery: 8 years or 125,000 miles at 70% of new capacity
EV components: 8 years or 100,000 miles

0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Driving part 1
7:14 - Charging
8:23 - Exterior styling
9:43 - Interior
11:32 - Tech
15:04 - Rear cabin
16:17 - Driving part 2
17:38 - Storage
18:14 - Driving part 3
19:30 - Pricing and specification
20:27 - Final thoughts, my opinion and jobs for the facelift
22:54 - Further watching