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smart cabrio BRABUS Road Test

Published: 30th December 2003
smart cabrio BRABUS

smart cabrio BRABUS


Build Quality

As you would expect from DaimlerChrysler the build quality of the smart cabrio BRABUS is excellent. The BRABUS name is synonymous with exclusivity and the smart cabrio BRABUS does not disappoint, the materials used are of a very high standard and should prove durable in the long term.

Value For Money

The price tag of £14,215 is arguably the smart cabrio BRABUS's Achilles heel as you could buy a much more practical car for less money but one thing is for sure its not going to be as much fun to own and drive.

However, as with all convertibles the exclusive nature of the smart cabrio BRABUS should help residual values.

Overall Opinion

Is it too expensive? Or does it matter? It should be renamed the smile because everyone does when they see it or drive it. We fought over who was going to drive it and everyone wanted a lift in it. The main comment being how spacious it was inside.

The smart cabrio BRABUS attracted attention wherever it went from young and old alike with its bold styling. For the short time it was with us it felt like we had joined an exclusive fun club even other smart owners looked on enviously. Of course the BRABUS smart can't compete with the performance of supercars such as Ferrari or Lamborghini but in our opinion this extrovert smart has just as much kudos. Whatever mood you are in when you get into the smart you can't fail to be thrilled and amused. Even the horn sounds distinctive and is totally in keeping with the car.

The smart cabrio BRABUS is exhilerating to drive and if you can live with its size limitation it comes highly recommended.

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smart cabrio BRABUS Road Test Conclusion
Performance
Ride and Handling
Ease of Use
Safety and Security
Comfort and Refinement
Interior Styling
Exterior Styling
In Car Entertainment & Navigation
Build Quality
Value for Money
   
Overall 80%

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