Smart #1 News in Malaysia

Smart Malaysia is proud to announce the launch of SmartCare, an advanced aftersales service program designed to ensure the roadworthiness of all Smart vehicles and provide proactive support to existing Smart owners. A unique aspect of the SmartCare ecosystem is the Live High Voltage (HV) Battery Monitoring system. Through real-time monitoring of battery health in Smart vehicles, this advanced safety feature is designed to offer pre-emptive solutions for potential issues. Another distinctive feat

CY Foong

Jun 20, 2024

Besides announcing bookings for the Smart #3, Smart Malaysia has also announced updated prices for the Smart #1. The updated prices are only for the Pro and Premium variants which are as below: Smart #1 Pro – RM 169,000 Smart #1 Premium – RM 209,000 This is a decrease of between RM 10k-20k from the previous prices. Prices for the Smart #1 Brabus on the other hand, remain the same at RM 249,000. Furthermore, Smart Malaysia is also offering existing Smart #1 Pro and Premium owners a complimentary

CY Foong

May 21, 2024

This is the third model under the Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture brand Smart, the Smart Concept 5. It’s currently still a concept car, so some of the finer details are not representative of the production car, but the intent is clear: Smart is not limited to just small cars. The Smart Concept #5, when it enters production, will be Smart’s biggest model ever. Dimension details were not released, but Smart says the Concept #5 measures 4,600 mm long, which slightly shorter than a Honda CR-V (4,6

Hans

Apr 25, 2024

With demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) growing significantly in Malaysia in 2023, Smart’s Malaysian distributor Pro-Net announced that the Smart #1 has cemented its position as the 3rd best-selling model in the premium BEV SUV segment priced above RM 180k. Smart is also ranked among the top 4 best-selling BEV brands in Malaysia last year. Zhang Qiang, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Malaysia said, “This milestone reflects the growing demand for urban mobility solutions in the region a

CY Foong

Apr 16, 2024

Smart Malaysia has commenced deliveries for the new Smart #1 Pro, the base variant of its product lineup in Malaysia. The Pro is the cheapest variant in the #1 range, which is priced as below: Smart #1 Pro - RM 189,000 Smart #1 Premium - RM 219,000 Smart #1 Brabus - RM 249,000 The entry-level Smart #1 Pro comes with a smaller 49 kWh LFP battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of 315 km, powering a rear-mounted (RWD) single electric motor delivering 272 PS and 343 Nm. All variants accept a maximum D

Sanjay

Mar 7, 2024

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net), the sole authorized distributor of Smart vehicles in Malaysia, announced today that three more dealers have joined its network. Naza Automotive Group will operate Smart Petaling Jaya (near Federal Highway), Fook Loi Eurocar for Kota Kinabalu, and Hoi Keen Service for Kuantan. Pro-Net says the three new outlets will begin operating in Q3 and Q4 this year. The list of Smart dealers in Malaysia in operation, as of today, are as follows: Alor Setar: Le

Hans

Mar 4, 2024

My first few moments with the Smart #1 Brabus were filled with laughter. My two driving companions were bemused as I was cackling non-stop throughout our lap around the Pinnacle Kart circuit in Subang Jaya. While the Smart #1 Brabus has as much pin-up potential as a picture of a pitted prune, its acceleration figures are deemed worthy among posterized supercars that plastered the bedroom walls of our younger days. Smart claims it can go from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and though I didn’t reach th

CY Foong

Feb 24, 2024

In conjunction with this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations, Smart Malaysia has announced its exclusive Lóng龙-evity Deals to start the year with a brand new Smart #1 electric vehicle. The Smart Malaysia Lóng龙-evity Deals take place throughout three weekends; new buyers can enjoy special offers, including low-interest rates and a complimentary SmartCharge Home Charger 1 valued at RM3,200, along with a 2-Year Warranty and RM3,888 worth of charging credits when they purchase any variant of the sm

Arvind

Feb 15, 2024

Proton Commerce, a joint venture between Proton’s sales arm Proton Edar, and CIMB Bank announced today that it disbursed a total of 27,288 loans to Proton car buyers in Malaysia in 2023. The figure is a new high for Proton Commerce, rising in tandem with Proton’s recent record of 154,611 units sold – its highest since 2012. This also means that 18 percent of Proton cars sold last year were financed by Proton Commerce. The Proton Saga is the financing arm’s most important model, contributing 61 p

Hans

Jan 29, 2024

Since its Malaysian (and ASEAN) debut on 21 November 2023, 200 units of the Smart #1 electric vehicle (EV) have been registered nationwide. Owners have been overwhelmingly positive towards the unique blend of Mercedes touch and Geely advanced technology. To usher in the new year, Smart Malaysia announced additional enhancements to the Hello Smart App. The updated app now facilitates debit or credit card payments, allowing owners to effortlessly pay and charge their vehicles or purchase in-car in

CY Foong

Jan 17, 2024