Smart #3 Brabus Gets a New Dose of 'Brabusness' with Aggressive Styling Upgrades
German tuning expert Brabus is no stranger to tweaking cars from the Smart brand. Its latest upgrades aren’t for a two-seat city car, low-slung roadster or energetic hot hatchback though, but instead a series of parts for the Smart #3 SUV.
If you’re reading between the lines, you’ll note no mention of extra power there. That’s because there’s already a Brabus variant of the Smart #3, and it already makes a hefty 422bhp – the kind of output you might have seen from some of the brand’s Autobahn-storming tuned Mercedes back in the day.
Aggressive Styling
Working from front to back, Brabus adds a lower lip spoiler to the existing front bumper, claimed to reduce high-speed lift, and a couple of trim elements to the side grilles. The side skirts are unchanged, but Brabus has always been a proponent of an eye-catching alloy wheel, and offers either 20-inch or 21-inch ‘Monoblock Z’ designs, in place of the standard 20-inch alloys. The 21-inch versions are forged and have a racing-style centre-lock cover for the hubs. Both wheel options get a choice of Continental, Hankook, or Yokohama tyres.
Brabus also fits sports suspension which lowers the ride height by 35mm, while around the back there’s a new tailgate spoiler, and a diffuser element for the rear bumper. The overall effect, in pictures at least, is quite convincing – from some angles you could almost kid yourself it’s a slick-looking hot hatchback, rather than a portly 1,800kg SUV.
Interior Upgrades
The Brabus upgrades continue inside, with backlit Brabus scuff plates in each door sill, black floor mats, a velour boot liner, aluminium pedals, and embroidered Brabus logos and red piping as far as the eye can see.
Pricing and Availability
The #3’s upgrades join a package of similar visual tweaks for the shorter Smart #1. All prices for the Brabus parts are ‘on request’, while the standard Smart Brabus #3 currently starts at £45,450 on the road.
Smart Brabus Upgrades are Reserved for the #3 Brabus
The Smart #3 Brabus may be the performance flagship of the fully electric coupe SUV range, but who says it can’t turn a few more heads? Enter German tuner Brabus, revealing a suite of optional components that promise to crank up both the road presence and aerodynamics of the hot SUV.
Unlike the recent tuning kit for the Smart #1, which was designed for the entire lineup, this extra dose of “Brabusness” is reserved exclusively for the Smart #3 Brabus. Up front, a bold splitter takes center stage, purportedly reducing front-axle lift at high speeds—perfect for when you’re in a hurry to impress.
The splitter is paired with sporty extensions on the bumper intakes, making them look even more aggressive. Out back, Brabus has slapped on a larger spoiler and a rear fascia insert mimicking a diffuser, all crafted from high-grade PUR synthetic material to ensure OEM quality.
Another standout upgrade is the set of 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z Platinum Edition alloy wheels, a step up from the stock 20-inchers. These wheels come wrapped in 255/35 ZR21 tires from your choice of Continental, Hankook, or Yokohama. If you’re feeling less adventurous, Brabus also offers the same design in a more modest 20-inch size.
To complete the look, Brabus offers sports springs that lower the Smart #3 by 35 mm (1.4 inches), giving it a hunkered-down stance that screams hot hatch rather than off-roader—let’s face it, this thing won’t be tackling any trails.
As expected, there are no changes on the fully electric powertrain. The Smart #3 Brabus still packs dual electric motors delivering a combined 422 hp (315 kW / 428 PS) and 543 Nm (400 lb-ft) of torque, powered by a 66 kWh battery pack. This setup launches the SUV from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a brisk 3.7 seconds.
Finally, the tuner offers “refinement options” for the interior. These include aluminum pedals, illuminated side sills, floor mats, and a velour cargo mat—all proudly bearing the Brabus logo.
All of the exterior and interior upgrades for the Smart #3 Brabus are listed on the tuner’s official website, with pricing available upon request.
