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At yesterday's (Sunday, 21-April 2024) KL Car Free Morning, Smart Malaysia held the first public preview of the upcoming Smart #3 battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the country. The larger sibling to the #1, the #3 is the second model to emerge from the Smart Automobile tie-up between Geely and Mercedes-Benz. Previous reports point that the model is to launch here after China and Europe; development work should be well underway considering the example pictured is right hand drive (RHD). Launch ti

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

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

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

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

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