Smart Brabus Gets 109 HP, Sportier Styling
The new Smart Brabus has been introduced at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show.
Sporting 109 horsepower from its turbocharged three-cylinder engine with just 0.9 liters of displacement, the Smart Brabus promises to be one of the sportiest vehicles in its segment, even if that isn’t saying much. The seasoned tuner has outfitted the Smart fortwo, fortwo cabrio and forfour with a plethora of upgrades including performance sports suspension with specially adapted ESP, sports power steering and a sporty configuration of its twinamic dual-clutch transmission with Race Start.
It’s a modest power increase of about 7 hp compared to the previous model, while torque now comes in at 125 pound-feet. As a result, the subcompact Smart Brabus fortwo is capable of hitting 62 mph from a standstill in 9.5 seconds.
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According to Smart, the Brabus Performance sports suspension is 20 percent firmer than the standard Brabus sports suspension while the sway bar up front reduces roll tendency by 9 percent. The exhaust system has also been optimized in terms of back pressure.
On the exterior, it stands out thanks to a matte grey rear diffuser insert, chrome-look exhaust tips and grey Brabus Monoblock IX wheels. In addition, the company is offering a new premium equipment line called Brabus Xclusive that adds interior upgrades such as Brabus sport seats with upholstery in perforated Nappa leather, Brabus instrument panel with a material of man-made leather and fabric, Brabus dashboard instrument with cockpit clock and rev counter, Brabus floor mats and Xclusive badges on the mirror triangle and B-pillar. The package also comes standard with the LED and Sensor package and heated seats up front. The Smart forfour readyspace features rear seats with a removable cargo box.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Nissan Cube has a higher top speed.
... not available in the US :/