LIVING WITH SMART #5 FOR A WEEK | FULL REVIEW!

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The Smart #5 marks a significant departure from the brand's traditional compact city car image, evolving into a surprisingly spacious and feature-rich SUV. The reviewer highlights its impressive practicality, particularly the vast rear legroom and generous boot capacity, making it a strong contender for growing families. Build quality is unexpectedly praised, with the interior materials and silent cabin surpassing expectations for its price point, even rivaling some Mercedes models. The multimedia system, while customizable, is noted for its cluttered default home screen and the reliance on touch controls for climate and heated seats, though a welcome button for heated seats is present on the door. Driving dynamics are described as smooth and grippy, with the standard 'Pro' trim offering ample performance. However, the reviewer found the driver assistance systems, especially the speed warning and lane departure alerts, to be intrusive and annoying, though thankfully they can be turned off. The Brabus version is showcased as an extreme performance variant with over 600 horsepower and sub-4-second 0-60 times, deemed excessive by the reviewer for everyday use. Key pros include the rear space, boot, frunk, smooth ride, rapid charging, and the Brabus's performance. Cons center on the intrusive driver assists and the lack of physical buttons for climate controls.