We’re accomplished with the previews for the sensible #1 in Premium type, and it’s open for reserving, however there’s extra pre-launch exercise earlier than the EV reaches showrooms and the driveways of prosperous homeowners. sensible Malaysia can also be introducing the Brabus model of the #1 (pronounced hashtag one), and the high-performance EV is at present being previewed on the Worldwide Electrical Mobility Showcase (IEMS) occasion on the KL Conference Centre.
Let’s soar proper into the efficiency part, which is the most important differentiator. The sensible #1 Brabus isn’t only a fancy bodykitted model, however a correct efficiency flagship of the vary. In comparison with the common #1, the Brabus provides an electrical motor on the entrance for dual-motor AWD efficiency. Whole output is 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm of instantaneous torque, pushing the crossover from relaxation to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Prime velocity is 180 km/h.
That’s a major soar from the single-motor #1’s 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm – to be actual, the distinction is 156 PS and 200 Nm. The Professional/Premium does the century dash in 6.7 seconds (Brabus is 2.Eight seconds sooner) with an identical high velocity. The Brabus suggestions the scales at 1,900 kg, 100 kilos greater than the Premium.
Need some sound to go together with the velocity? Select from ‘sensible authentic sounds’ – sampled from the earlier ICE-powered sensible Brabus – or a ‘basic’ analog sound impressed by an ‘amazingly highly effective V6 engine’.
The Brabus’ motors are powered by a 66 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and WLTP-rated vary is 400 km. This is similar energy supply because the Premium, which has 40 km of additional vary (the bottom Professional makes use of a 49 kWh lithium LFP battery for 315 km vary). Additionally just like the Premium, 22 kW AC charging is offered, which makes refilling SOC from 10-80% a comparatively brisk affair at three hours.
As identified earlier than, 22 kW AC charging is fairly uncommon within the EV market, the place 11 kW is the default charging price. In Malaysia, solely the ’55 quattro’ variants of Audi’s e-tron fashions and the Porsche Taycan help 22 kW AC charging, whereas a few of the extra inexpensive EVs soak up simply 7 kW.
22 kW AC is a novel promoting level – think about have an extended lunch break or relaxation time at residence and while you’re accomplished, the #1 is replenished, all with out paying DC charges. It provides an proprietor added flexibility. On that observe, DC quick charging at 150 kW juices the battery from 10-80% SOC in 29 minutes. Automobile-to-load (V2L) charging can also be obtainable.
To recap, the sensible #1 is a huge hatchback that’s quite comparable in idea to the MINI Countryman – this ain’t no compact metropolis automobile like the unique sensible. At 4,270 mm lengthy and 1,822 mm vast, the #1 additionally has an identical footprint to the maxi MINI, however its 2,750 mm wheelbase may be very lengthy for ICE automobile requirements, 80 mm longer than the Countryman’s and 15 mm longer than the wheelbase of a Honda Civic.
That lengthy wheelbase is clear within the steel, as are the #1’s width and quite unSUV-like floor clearance. At 182 mm, the GC is car-like. Boot house is as much as 411 litres, expandable to 986 litres with rear seats folded. There’s a bit ‘frunk’ in entrance that takes in 15 litres – the cavity is small, however is perhaps helpful for small gadgets that you simply don’t need sliding round within the boot, or pungent meals.
In entrance, the Brabus’ standing because the sporty one is marked by letterbox vents both facet of the sensible emblem (they’re simply ornamental), two small horizontal slats on the ‘facet intakes’ and a pink lip with the Brabus emblem. The insides of the decrease grille is in pink. There’s extra pink on the piece of trim between the wheels, that are 19-inch ‘Dynamo’ two-tone gadgets (235/45 tyres, identical measurement) shielding pink brake calipers.
By the way in which, the brakes solely differ in color and the suspension isn’t any decrease – the one chassis distinction is stiffer dampers for the Brabus.
The rear bumper has the very same cues as its entrance counterpart – a pink strip, two small black traces and a small Brabus emblem. A extra distinguished rear spoiler completes the outside variations. It’s clearly extra sporty than the Premium, however very refined nonetheless, and there aren’t any B logos wherever on the physique or wheels.
Anyway, the Atom Gray-Matte color you see right here isn’t unique to the Brabus, however the Radiant Crimson contrasting roof possibility is. The opposite colors that include the pink roof are Meta Black and Cyber Silver. A black roof contrasts Digital White, Laser Crimson and Cyber Silver. This matte gray is the one hue that may be had as it’s, monotone and not using a completely different roof color.
Inside, the black-red theme continues and we lastly get to see the massive B from Bottrop on the entrance headrests. Apart from this, Brabus is spelled on the steering spoke – it’s cool that the identify is illuminated.
The gloss white dash-cum-centre console is now in a gunmetal hue, and stitching on the sprint, doorways, steering and seats at the moment are in pink. The ‘sporty’ color can also be on the seatbelts and plastic ‘ears’ of the headrests. Lastly, the headlining is black, the seats are in suede (regular leather-based sides) and also you get sports activities pedals (steel).
Apart from the Brabus-specific trim talked about above, we’re taking a look at all of the tools from the Premium. Headlining goodies embrace a thumping Beats 13-speaker sound system, a 12.8-inch centre touchscreen the place you management all the things, a slim 9.2-inch meter cluster, a 10-inch full color head-up show, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wi-fi charger and built-in navigation with native data comparable to charging places.
Additionally customary are consolation options like ventilated entrance seats, 10-way powered entrance seats (reminiscence for driver), driver’s courtesy seat (slides again for simpler exit), dual-zone auto aircon with rear vents and N95 carbon filter, moonroof with powered blind, 64-colour ambient lighting and illuminated door sills.
On the skin, the #1 Brabus comes with Matrix LED headlamps with adaptive excessive beam; entrance/rear sequential flip alerts; illumination for the entrance grille, flush door handles and rear pillar emblem; welcome and courtesy lights; roof rails; auto-foldable and auto-dipping (when reversing) wing mirrors; auto-dimming and heated wing mirrors; and a powered tailgate. There’s additionally a lightweight present with accompanying music from the Beats audio.
2024 sensible #1 Brabus spec sheet; click on to enlarge
Final however not least, security. Every little thing you’d anticipate to see in a contemporary premium automobile is right here – ESC, hill maintain help, hill descent management, seven airbags and a complete ADAS suite that features ACC, AEB, entrance/rear collision mitigation help, lane preserve help, lane departure warning/prevention, entrance/rear cross visitors alert, blind spot monitoring, door opening warning and automatic lane change help. There’s additionally full autonomous parking and a ‘Hey sensible’ app will assist with car standing monitoring, location and monitoring.
That’s just about it, and what’s left is the all-important worth. sensible Malaysia is but to launch finalised RRPs for the #1 vary, however has revealed an estimated worth vary of between RM200,000 and RM250,000, on-the-road with out insurance coverage. That might place the entry-level Professional at RM200okay and this range-topping Brabus at round RM250okay, with the Premium in between.
Feels like numerous efficiency and equipment for RM250okay – what do you assume? Full gallery and walk-around video of the Premium variant under so that you can evaluate.
GALLERY: 2024 sensible #1 Brabus in Malaysia
GALLERY: 2024 sensible #1 Premium in Malaysia
GALLERY: 2024 sensible #1 Brabus Malaysian brochure
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