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Smart turns up the heat with sporty all-electric #1 Brabus
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|August 31, 2022
EV packs 422bhp and 4WD. Due to arrive in UK next year
HOT Smart models will return, starting AE Smart (joint-owned by Daimler and Geely) and Mercedes tuner Brabus have had a long-standing relationship that will extend into Smart's rebirth as an all-electric brand.
Brabus has first turned its attention to the new #1, improving performance and adding more exclusivity and driver-focused appeal.
This story is from the August 31, 2022 edition of Auto Express.
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