Smart Fortwo
2008-10 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.
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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.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the the dummy's head were high when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would also be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was negligible.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
- Forces on the dummy's head were high when it hit the steering wheel through the airbag.
- Forces on the right lower leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.
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: 1,797 lbs.
- Side airbags: 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
