Smart Fortwo
2008-10 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Injury measures | Head protection | Structure/safety cage | |||
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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.
During the crash, the driver door unlatched. This opening didn't significantly affect dummy movement during the test but shouldn't happen because, in some crashes, it could allow partial or complete occupant ejection, especially if the occupant is unbelted. This door opening resulted in a structure rating downgrade from good to acceptable.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — (Not applicable)
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat.
Rear passenger — (Not applicable)
Left to right:
- View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
- View of the vehicle after the crash showing the unlatched driver door after the barrier was moved away.
- View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.
- Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights (optional beginning with 2009 models)
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Smart Fortwo Pure 2-door
- Class: Microcar
- Weight: 1,781 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front seat-mounted combination head and 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
