In the past two years, new energy small pure electric SUVs have been deeply favored by consumers. Currently, domestic brands on the market have also launched models including the Wuling Bingo, BYD Yuan UP, Leapmotor B10, Geely Xingyuan, Aion UT, and so on. For consumers pursuing higher quality and car-use needs, smart cars are most suitable for "holding the fort."
A month ago, at the 29th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show, the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition was launched, priced from 154,900 yuan to 199,900 yuan. So how does this small pure electric SUV feel to drive? We borrowed a new smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition and conducted a half-day test drive experience. Next, we will summarize the test drive impressions for everyone's reference. 
Since it is a test drive experience, let us first look at the dynamic driving impressions of the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition. Although the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition is positioned as a small pure electric SUV, its body is actually not small. Its body dimensions are 4270x1822x1636mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2750mm. Judging from the wheelbase, it offers interior space comparable to a compact SUV. 
Its seats are wrapped in soft leather, and both the seat cushion and the sides of the backrest extend outward somewhat. When sitting on them, the wrapping and support are quite good. The front seats also support functions such as electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, and memory. In short, the interior space of the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition is spacious enough, and the seat comfort is also good. Three people in the rear row are not cramped. 
It must be mentioned that the Sennheiser Signature Sound System equipped in the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition features 13 high-quality speakers and reaches 640W of power. Listening to music inside the car is truly enjoyable. 
This test drive experience was mainly conducted in downtown Chengdu, including driving about 50 kilometers on the Third Ring Road. The power of the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition has also been upgraded, offering two power options with maximum power of 175kW and 250kW, and all adopt a rear-wheel-drive layout, with front MacPherson/rear five-link independent suspension. 
The test drive model this time was the Dynamic New Luxury Edition, with a maximum power of 250kW, maximum torque of 373N.m, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of only 5.1 seconds. Starting and accelerating from a traffic light is no problem at all, far stronger than fuel-powered cars. When overtaking is needed on the Third Ring Road, pressing the accelerator pedal deeply triggers the Boost overtaking mode, and you can clearly feel that the power response is more direct. Overtaking is really effortless. 
Regarding the two aspects that everyone pays attention to in new energy models, the intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving assistance, this test drive also included relevant experiences. The smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition is equipped with the Inspiration intelligent cockpit, using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 vehicle chip. In actual testing, the vehicle system operates very smoothly and is simple and easy to use. Its intelligent voice control function also supports the Sichuan dialect, and its recognition accuracy and response speed naturally need no further elaboration. 
On the Third Ring Road, we also tested the Smart Pilot assistance driving system equipped in the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition. After turning on the ACC adaptive cruise function, the vehicle followed the car ahead very linearly. Especially when facing braking ahead, it can accurately perceive and predict in advance, and the entire process of deceleration, braking, and acceleration is still very smooth. Its lane-change assist function via the stalk is also very practical. When a lane change is needed, there is no need for manual intervention on the accelerator pedal or steering wheel, making driving easier. 
For a small pure electric SUV like the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition, is intelligent parking assistance needed? I think it is still needed. When novice or experienced drivers face complex parking spaces, this function is very useful. A simple test was also conducted on this function, and the parking accuracy, trajectory, and efficiency were all good. Most importantly, it also supports remote parking assistance, supporting a clearance of 20 centimeters on one side, so even ultra-narrow parking spaces can be parked in. 
Next, let us briefly look at the exterior and interior design of the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition. In terms of exterior, the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition adopts the "Sensual • Sharp" design language created by Mercedes-Benz's global design team, and is equipped with light-shadow through-type front and rear LED headlights, frameless doors, hidden door handles, 19-inch aerodynamic low-drag wheels, a brilliant star luminous logo on the D-pillar, and an "Inspiration Ring" floating contrasting roof. The overall exterior gives a full sense of fashion and technology, without losing a sense of sportiness. Driving it on the road attracts plenty of attention. 
In terms of interior, the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition has comprehensively upgraded its leather wrapping. The wrapping area on the door panels has increased by 100%, and the wrapping area on the center console has increased by 260%. Everywhere the hand can touch feels very delicate overall. At the same time, it is equipped with a 12.8-inch central control large screen, electronic怀挡, multi-function steering wheel, and a 9.2-inch full LCD high-definition instrument cluster. 
It is worth mentioning that the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition offers 9 body colors, 5 interior styles, and 3 roof colors, enabling 40 color combination choices, fully meeting the personalized needs of us young consumers. 
Finally, let us talk about the range and charging of the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition! It offers three range options: 410km, 545km, and 570km. With DC ultra-fast charging, the SOC from 10% to 80% can be completed within 30 minutes. 
Conclusion: Through a half-day test drive experience, "small body, big energy" is the most fitting description for the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition. The smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition has more than 100 upgrades. Its classic exterior, high-quality interior, spacious cabin, 256-color dual-zone intelligent ambient lighting, Sennheiser Signature Sound System, 0-100 km/h acceleration in only 5.1 seconds, CLTC pure electric range of 570 kilometers, and Antispin dynamic adaptive torque system—any one of them can bring us a "premium feel." Overall, the smart #1 Classic Renewed Edition can give you face when you want it, and it can equally satisfy you when it comes to substance.
