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Popular Mercedes Tuner Introduces The New Smart #1 Brabus

Giancarlo Perlas July 9, 2024

Brabus just announced the release of the new smart #1 Brabus. The new collaboration between Mercedes-Benz’s smart car division and the popular German tuner offers customers an exciting new option featuring a unique blend of style, performance, and innovation. Exterior Styling One of the standout features of the smart #1 Brabus is its sporty and distinctive appeal, thanks to its “Black and Bold” theme. The car undoubtedly possesses an unmistakable presence on the road with its sleek lines, bold accents, and Brabus’ signature 1-Second-Wow effects. The exterior boasts striking details that set it apart from the standard smart car models, providing it with a head-turning appearance that is sure to… Continue Reading »

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Offroad Smart ForTwo With Brabus Off-Road Kit On Sale

Giancarlo Perlas March 19, 2023

This 2009 Smart Fortwo, located in Ridgefield, WA, is an interesting and unique vehicle that has been modified for off-road use. It has a clean title and has been owned in Oregon and Washington since it was new, with no reported accidents according to its attached Carfax history report. The car has a silver metallic exterior finish and a gray interior. Key Features The seller of this vehicle has made several modifications to improve its off-road capability. These include 15-inch wheels, Falken WildPeak all-terrain tires, a 3-inch suspension lift kit, a bull bar, a Smittybilt XRC 3.0 winch, wheel arch flares, tinted windows, and a Kenwood CD player. The seller… Continue Reading »

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Smart #1 Brabus Electric Crossover Unveiled in China

Giancarlo Perlas September 12, 2022

The Smart brand just unveiled its new entry into the electric crossover market with the Smart #1. The electric vehicle made its debut at the recently-held Chengdu Motor Show in China. The Smart #1 has a planned rollout in 2023. It’s the result of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. The new EV will come with a sportier version by Brabus, which will feature all things that the famous tuner is known for, including a power boost plus new visuals in and out. Starting on its performance, Brabus managed to squeeze out more power in the Smart #1 through an additional motor. The extra hardware brings up… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz U-Class Might Replace Smart Cars

Giancarlo Perlas October 26, 2018

If we look at the sales figures of Daimler AG, the smart brand has been consistently losing ground. The September sales alone show that the compact car maker had a two-digit drop by 15% in terms of deliveries on a year-on-year comparison. Therefore, there are rumors that the dismal performance of the brand might lead to its phase-out to pave way for the development of the Mercedes-Benz U-Class. Previously, we have seen Daimler struggling to revamp smart in order to make it more attractive to buyers. These include a partnership with Brabus, the introduction of exclusive car packages, the gradual electrification of its cars, the release of new models, and more. All… Continue Reading »

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smart forease Makes Its Public Debut at 2018 Paris Auto Show

Giancarlo Perlas October 2, 2018

The smart division of Daimler celebrates its 20th anniversary at the 2018 Paris Auto Show. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the brand debuted its smart forease concept electric vehicle to the public. Smart identifies itself as practical. Therefore, the smart forease was made with that factor in mind. To keep up with it, the company made sure that the concept car is only equipped with the essentials of driving to the point that they even ditched its roofing and made its windscreen shorter than their other compact vehicles. According to Daimler, the smart forease stands for “emotionality, lifestyle and attitude”. Among the concept’s key highlights is its open cabin that aims to make… Continue Reading »

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Exclusive Brabus 125R Package Released for the Smart ForTwo Cabrio

Giancarlo Perlas August 13, 2018

It may be less glamorous than Mercedes-Benz luxury cars but if you are looking for a stylish mini convertible that you can easily maneuver through traffic, the Smart ForTwo Cabrio might just be the ideal auto for you. Recently, Brabus released its aftermarket package that spices up the appeal of the compact car. Performance The new Brabus package for the Smart ForTwo Cabrio is called the 125R. The product is only limited to 125 examples of the small vehicle. Then, being true to its name, the kit also raises the power of the car’s gasoline-fed 0.9-liter turbo three-cylinder engine to 123 hp—almost 125 hp—while its torque is at 148 lb-ft…. Continue Reading »

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Top 4 Features of the smart vision EQ fortwo

Giancarlo Perlas September 3, 2017

The compact car division of Daimler just unveiled its new concept vehicle, the smart vision EQ fortwo. The auto embodies the new CASE strategy of the company which stands for “Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Services, and Electric.” Here are the top 4 features of the new smart vision EQ fortwo based on Daimler: 1. Connected The smart vision EQ fortwo can be summoned via a mobile device. The display in its black panel replacing the front radiator grille can be customized by the user and it is also capable of displaying information when unoccupied such as news, local events, weather and time. The vehicle also offers a 1+1 option to… Continue Reading »

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