Smart Fortwo
2011-13 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Smart Fortwo was introduced in the 2008 model year. As its name implies, the Smart seats only two people; there is no rear seat. Beginning with 2011 models, driver and passenger knee airbags were added and structural changes were made to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mercedes, the manufacturer of the Smart, as part of frontal crash test verification.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Driver and front passenger knee airbags: separate airbags in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2011 Smart Fortwo Passion 2-door
- Class: Microcar
- Weight: 1,812 lbs.
- Side airbags: front head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 74 in.
- Length: 106 in.
- Width: 61 in.
- Engine: 1.0 L 3-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 33 mpg city | 41 mpg highway
