How To Do Lisbon The Smart Way
The days are long, the out-of-office message was sent, and your mind’s already drifting to that one perfect destination. It’s summer and time to stop dreaming and start actioning your dream vacay. We need a place with energy, but not chaos. Somewhere you can spend a day in the city and then be on the beach by sundown. Lisbon, anyone?
From the many viewpoints to the tiniest of tiny streets, Lisbon, at its core, is a place meant to be explored. Sightseeing at the Belém Tower or a coffee break in the city’s oldest district Alfama—the city can be amazing on foot, but to truly experience everything it has to offer you need a better way to get around. Lisbon’s an old soul, that wasn’t exactly designed for big SUVs or family buses. That’s where the smart #1 comes through.
With 4,27m in length it’s compact enough to fit through Lisbon’s charmingly chaotic streets and squeeze into parking spots you’d normally dismiss, the smart #1 reimagines the smart car you remember from back in the day from the ground up. It’s compact on the outside but surprisingly roomy on the inside, which is key when you're juggling beach bags, friends, and an unplanned pit stop at one of Lisbon's infamous flea markets. Plus, with a rear bench that is slideable to up to 13cm you can either increase the legroom for maximum comfort or create more loadspace (because we both know you’ll end up buying more stuff than you planned).
There’s space for spontaneity, literally. And that’s kind of the point. Lisbon’s charm is partly in how close everything is, 30 minutes can take you from the heart of the city straight to the beach and with a range of up to 440km the smart #1 gives you all the freedom to do so. Want to stop at a random viewpoint along the cliffs? Go for it. Want to detour for a seafood lunch in Cascais? Done.
And since the city is infamous for its steep hills and sharp turns it helps that the smart #1 is super easy to drive. It’s packed with helpful tech that works quietly in the background, like front collision mitigation that senses when traffic slows suddenly, a lane keeping assist and an Automatic Parking Assist that’ll handle any narrow parking spot. Lisbon has already embraced electric mobility with open arms, so driving the car means cruising through the city without fumes, noise, or unnecessary stops at gas stations. Whenever you do need to charge up though, the fast-charging capabilities have you covered in under half an hour. Thanks to its Vehicle-to-Load technology you can even charge your e-bike, fire up an electric grill, power your camping gear, or even keep your laptop running while working remotely. Wherever you are, it’s got you covered.
The magic continues inside the car. Panoramic sunroof for soaking up all the Portuguese sunshine. An intuitive 12,8" touchscreen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto integration to navigate you through the city while you listen to your favorite podcast or check out your favorite locations marked in maps. Even a voice assistant that understands your requests, including where the closest beach is. It’s all designed to feel easy, like everything’s already been thought of. And that’s how it should be. Lisbon’s the kind of place that’s best enjoyed when you’re not overthinking.
Lisbon doesn’t really do strict plans and honestly, neither should you. The smart #1 makes sure you never miss a moment. Find out more about the smart #1 here.
