#3 BRABUS Earns Spot in The Australian's 'Hot 25 Cars of the Year'

#3 BRABUS earns spot in The Australian's 'Hot 25 Cars of the Year'

· The Australian’s motoring critics – Jeremy Clarkson and Stephen Corby – reveal their 25 most impressive cars of 2025.

· The smart #3 BRABUS impressed the motoring critics with its premium quality and enjoyable driving experience.

(Aug. 6, 2025, Hangzhou, China) The smart #3 BRABUS has been named one of the 'Hot 25 Cars of the Year' by renowned motoring critics, Jeremy Clarkson and Stephen Corby. The duo unveiled their selection of the 25 most impressive cars of 2025 in The Australian – one of Australia’s most influential media outlets, whose automotive rankings carry significant weight among auto experts and enthusiasts. The smart #3 BRABUS holds its place alongside an array of supercars and luxury models, underlining it’s sporty performance and appeal.

Forged by 23 years of legendary partnership between smart and BRABUS, the #3 BRABUS combines performance and style to thrilling effect. With its all-electric powertrain and an unmistakable 1-Second-Wow effect, it was designed to make your heart beat faster. As Stephen Corby noted, “it is genuinely, and at times hugely, enjoyable to drive.”

smart #3 BRABUS is styled by Mercedes-Benz and enhanced with exclusive BRABUS design touches

Styled by Mercedes-Benz and enhanced with exclusive BRABUS design touches, this SUV coupé boasts an unmistakably sporty aesthetic – yet its performance is even more striking. Powered by a twin-motor, all-wheel-drive system delivering 315 kW (428 hp) and 543 Nm of torque, it acclerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.6 seconds. Complementing its speed is a dynamic handling package: an optimized suspension system, a 2,785 mm wheelbase, and a highly aerodynamic body (with a drag coefficient of just 0.27) work in harmony to deliver agile, engaging performance. 

smart #3 BRABUS is styled by Mercedes-Benz and enhanced with exclusive BRABUS design touches

The recognition in The Australian comes less than a year after the smart #3 range was introduced in Australia, serving as a powerful testament to the model’s impact in the market. Building on this momentum, smart continues to expand into new markets in 2025. To date, smart’s global presence spans 38 countries and regions across China, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa.