Born a decade ago and still sweeping the world today, smart has finally arrived in China! How is smart, one of Mercedes-Benz's independent brands, different from some mainstream small cars currently on the market? Let Ms. Jia, who has already become a smart owner, talk to us about her experience and feelings driving smart.
Owner: Ms. Jia
Age: Confidential ^_^
Occupation: White-collar worker in a foreign company
Interests: Sports, Travel
The first time I saw a smart on the street abroad, I was attracted by its cute and fashionable appearance. Finally, Mercedes-Benz has brought smart to China. After consulting and test-driving, I eventually chose a smart convertible as my stylish ride. After driving it for a while, I feel great, so I'd like to share with everyone.
Different Safety
Are small cars safe? Many people question the safety of small cars. I also considered this issue before buying a car, but after thorough research, I can confidently say that smart's safety performance makes me feel at ease. According to the introduction of the sales consultant at the 4S store, smart uses the Tridion Safty Cell body structure developed by Mercedes-Benz, combined with a sandwich design, which can firmly protect passengers' safety. This is the part of the body we see with a different color, which is actually a safety design, completely different from the decorative function of domestic imitations. In addition, smart comes standard with ESP, combined with a collapsible steering column and airbags, it can be said without exaggeration that although smart is a small car, it fully inherits Mercedes-Benz's strict active and passive safety requirements.
Different Flexibility
Since smart's body length is only 2.69 meters, almost half the length of an ordinary sedan, smart can still move freely through congested roads. For many new drivers, including myself, parking is quite painful, especially in residential areas where parking spaces are very tight, so the parking spaces are very compact. With an ordinary sedan, it always takes several tries to park in the designated spot. However, with smart, you can easily back into the parking space, which is its natural advantage.
Different Environmental Protection
smart's displacement is only 1 liter, and low displacement to a certain extent determines its low emissions. It can be said without exaggeration that by purchasing smart, you may unknowingly become an environmental pioneer. In today's increasingly high call for energy conservation and emission reduction, it can be said that smart contributes to environmental protection through action. Moreover, consuming less than 5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, it also saves a lot on gas money (the price of oil has risen again recently...).
Different Fun
As the saying goes, "A person depends on clothing, and a Buddha depends on gold decoration." As for cars, I also like something special. Many of my friends buy a car and then go change its bright shell, changing the color is like changing the mood! It's just that changing it takes a bit of time, and you can't keep changing it. However, smart can break through tradition. If you wish, I can choose clothes for smart like choosing my own clothes: except for the main structure whose color cannot be changed, all the body panels can be changed, and they are easy to install and remove. Last month, I just went to the 4S store to change the body panel, in less than half an hour, I gave my smart a new outfit, super cool. And I've also heard that they will release a custom-painted version of the car soon, can't wait～～
I drove my newly dressed smart to Xintiandi, a bustling area, for a tour. Although this is a gathering place for HAO (good or luxurious) cars, my smart still gets enough attention and回头率! This feeling is really amazing!
Editor's note: In fact, smart has many more "differences" waiting for us to discover and experience. Don't hesitate anymore, experience the "different smart" and "smart's differences"!