It's just a, no pun intended, smart looking car. Nothing to flashy about it. Nice smooth, clean lines to the exterior and a tidy interior. And so good to have a drivers display _AND_ a head up display too. Something that the barren interior Teslas still do not have.
I’m lucky enough to have bought the Brabus on 4th October and have covered 2,000 miles. I’m in the UK so it’s RHD. Turn off all the beeps. 😂 Price here is £43,450 on the road with 3 years warranty and services & Mot all included and 8 years 125,000 miles battery and EV parts.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland no the beeps stay tuned off. Lane keeping does come on every time with no sound. Also The car defaults to comfort. If you set one pedal driving that stays on but only available in Eco & Comfort, switches to standby in Sport & Brabus modes. Wipers stay how you set them, lights default to Auto.
Lovely car with a very classy interior and what has got to be one of the best ever dash designs in a modern car both it and the #3 have brilliant dash designs and interiors. I still prefer the looks of the #3 on the outside but this is lovely too. However I do not like the red seatbelts or the Brabus version. I would go for a mid spec version if I was buying one.
Thank you for the review. This would do well as a replacement for my 2017 version of the Audi RS3, which I was forced to give up in 2022 (injury to an arm and shoulder). Likely to be a comparable price in the UK. The four wheel drive matters to me as I live in a rural setting. Obviously I like the power and acceleration. The finish looks great and the UI/UX much better than Mercedes own brand efforts. I would have to work out how to live with the software and the fox.
Hey Derek! I've been looking at the #3 and #1, at the end of your #3 review you say it's become one of your favourite EVs. I'm wondering if you like it more than this one, or are the very similar to you? Love the reviews/channel, been watching many of your videos the past 2 weeks haha. Keep it up!
Yes, I prefer the #3. In styling and in how it drives. The #1 is more practical with more headroom, sun blind, larger boot etc. Both are great cars. I advise test driving both and let me know
@@NevoEVReviewIreland thanks for the reply, good to know! I wasn't sure the drive would be that different so I'll definitely see if I can have a go with both. And I agree the #1 seemed more practical in the showroom, I liked the view with slightly higher windows even though the 3 looks a bit nicer.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland just to update I tried both and agree the Smart 3 is nicer after doing so. I prefer the design and how it drives! However Im actually going for the Zeekr X (im in the Netherlands) instead, as the interior just can't be beat by others in the price segment in style and quality, and I checked out all the competitors in person too haha. Felt like an amazing car, drove it Saturday too! Hope you'll get to try it sometime.
To add to what I wrote, I came across my first Smart #1 (not a Brabus) at a supermarket car park and was shocked at how large it is. Similarly the Mini ALL4 is not really mini. It looks as if I either live with the size and get the 4WD or look for something smaller and nippier (but slower) with front wheel drive. A Mini Cooper SE plus trimmings looks a favourite, but I am in no hurry. Another consideration is how far away a main dealer is. For Smart the nearest main dealer is 50 miles away in north Birmingham, with servicing as close as 40 miles in Wolverhampton. For Alfa Romeo it is more than 50 miles away in Nuneaton, and I still suspect Alfa reliability so a nearby dealer matters. The nearest Mini dealer is a mere 15 miles away in Worcester. BTW Mini appears to be a pretty efficient user of kWhs so a bonus.
Drivers instrument cluster looks small. AI assistant is well done. The red accents are not to my taste. Nice finish. To many sounds but I'm sure you would get used to it if not as often as on the test drive. Hope it can be personalised to to a single beep. Price will dictate everything. 10:21
Looking forward to driving it on Irish roads but I agree on the cluster being a little small. Red is all BRABUS style and yes, a very nice finish. The #3 is a step along in the software. This will be updated I'm sure.
It's just a, no pun intended, smart looking car. Nothing to flashy about it. Nice smooth, clean lines to the exterior and a tidy interior. And so good to have a drivers display _AND_ a head up display too. Something that the barren interior Teslas still do not have.
And practical too!
I’m lucky enough to have bought the Brabus on 4th October and have covered 2,000 miles.
I’m in the UK so it’s RHD. Turn off all the beeps. 😂 Price here is £43,450 on the road with 3 years warranty and services & Mot all included and 8 years 125,000 miles battery and EV parts.
Nice! Great to hear from an owner. You have to turn them off every time right?
@@NevoEVReviewIreland no the beeps stay tuned off. Lane keeping does come on every time with no sound. Also The car defaults to comfort. If you set one pedal driving that stays on but only available in Eco & Comfort, switches to standby in Sport & Brabus modes. Wipers stay how you set them, lights default to Auto.
That's a great looking car! If a little bit quirky for my taste. The inside looks top notch! I can see it being very popular.
I agree Richard on the looks. Irish press launch soon!
Lovely car with a very classy interior and what has got to be one of the best ever dash designs in a modern car both it and the #3 have brilliant dash designs and interiors. I still prefer the looks of the #3 on the outside but this is lovely too. However I do not like the red seatbelts or the Brabus version. I would go for a mid spec version if I was buying one.
I would agree with you on all points
Just purchased a pre-reg Brabus in the uk. Love it
Nice one!
Okay, that speed zone change warning would drive me bananas😂
Well it drove me up the wall!
Just turn it off
Thank you for the review.
This would do well as a replacement for my 2017 version of the Audi RS3, which I was forced to give up in 2022 (injury to an arm and shoulder). Likely to be a comparable price in the UK. The four wheel drive matters to me as I live in a rural setting. Obviously I like the power and acceleration. The finish looks great and the UI/UX much better than Mercedes own brand efforts. I would have to work out how to live with the software and the fox.
Drop a market link for shopping
Looks banging tho, like the mini
Practical shape for sure. Everyone not a fan of the looks
Hey Derek! I've been looking at the #3 and #1, at the end of your #3 review you say it's become one of your favourite EVs. I'm wondering if you like it more than this one, or are the very similar to you? Love the reviews/channel, been watching many of your videos the past 2 weeks haha. Keep it up!
Yes, I prefer the #3. In styling and in how it drives. The #1 is more practical with more headroom, sun blind, larger boot etc. Both are great cars. I advise test driving both and let me know
@@NevoEVReviewIreland thanks for the reply, good to know! I wasn't sure the drive would be that different so I'll definitely see if I can have a go with both. And I agree the #1 seemed more practical in the showroom, I liked the view with slightly higher windows even though the 3 looks a bit nicer.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland just to update I tried both and agree the Smart 3 is nicer after doing so. I prefer the design and how it drives! However Im actually going for the Zeekr X (im in the Netherlands) instead, as the interior just can't be beat by others in the price segment in style and quality, and I checked out all the competitors in person too haha. Felt like an amazing car, drove it Saturday too! Hope you'll get to try it sometime.
I like the red accent colour.
It's nice isn't it
To add to what I wrote, I came across my first Smart #1 (not a Brabus) at a supermarket car park and was shocked at how large it is. Similarly the Mini ALL4 is not really mini. It looks as if I either live with the size and get the 4WD or look for something smaller and nippier (but slower) with front wheel drive. A Mini Cooper SE plus trimmings looks a favourite, but I am in no hurry. Another consideration is how far away a main dealer is. For Smart the nearest main dealer is 50 miles away in north Birmingham, with servicing as close as 40 miles in Wolverhampton. For Alfa Romeo it is more than 50 miles away in Nuneaton, and I still suspect Alfa reliability so a nearby dealer matters. The nearest Mini dealer is a mere 15 miles away in Worcester. BTW Mini appears to be a pretty efficient user of kWhs so a bonus.
Front light bars look like something from Halfords! Hope you can turn it off
HA! I'm not sure
Drivers instrument cluster looks small. AI assistant is well done.
The red accents are not to my taste.
Nice finish.
To many sounds but I'm sure you would get used to it if not as often as on the test drive. Hope it can be personalised to to a single beep.
Price will dictate everything. 10:21
Looking forward to driving it on Irish roads but I agree on the cluster being a little small.
Red is all BRABUS style and yes, a very nice finish.
The #3 is a step along in the software. This will be updated I'm sure.
MG4 power handles better according to testers. Merc interior looks good though.
Is the MG4 X Power very soon!
"You shouldn't be caught for speeding" HA HA!
Immediate arrest if you are and ignore all the BEEPS
It's not that smart
😂