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Test-Drive The smart #1 This Weekend At smart Balakong And smart Ipoh

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The upcoming smart #1 is open for test-drives this weekend exclusively through dealers smart Balakong (Hap Seng) and smart Ipoh (GB Auto).


Authorised smart dealers smart Balakong (Hap Seng) and smart Ipoh (GB Auto) are jointly conducting a special test-drive event at their respective establishments this weekend. This special test-drive event runs on both  Saturday, 30 Sept, and Sunday, 1 Oct from 10AM to 5PM.

At the heart of this event is of course the upcoming smart #1 that’s set for launch sometime in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year.

Additionally, smart Malaysia (PRO-NET) notes that the first 501 customers who place their pre-orders for the #1 during this test-drive event will also be entitled to the exclusive #1 Early-Bird perks. Amongst them is up to RM1,001 in charging credits via the newly released Hello smart App.


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Featured here is the Premium trimline version of the smart #1. Both a base 'Pro' and 'Brabus' performance flagship versions are also available.


Those keen to sample the #1 during this weekend’s event need only set appointments with either dealers, which can also  be done via the Hello smart App mentioned. Said app is now available through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and the Huawei App Gallery.

Through said app, bookings for the new upcoming new premium compact EV can also be placed. As reported prior, the model will be available in three guises – Pro, Premium, and Brabus – and all are now opened for bookings with estimated prices between RM200,000 and RM250,000.

Alternatively, keen prospects can also register their interest for the smart #1 online by clicking these blue words.

CariCarz.com has already sized up the smart #1 in its Premium trimline recently. You can read our in-depth impressions of both its interior and exterior by clicking here and here.

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Former DJ turned driver, rider and story-teller. I drive, I ride, and I string words together about it all. [#FuelledByThoriq] IG: https://www.instagram.com/fuelledbythoriq/

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