2017 Smart Fortwo

microcar / 2-door hatchback

2017 Smart Fortwo 2-door hatchback
2016 Smart Fortwo shown
Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria Rating
Moderate overlap front: original test
G
Side: original test
G

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria Rating
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system
Basic

Key

  • G
    Good
  • A
    Acceptable
  • M
    Marginal
  • P
    Poor
  • Superior
  • Advanced
  • Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2016-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Smart Fortwo Proxy 2-door

The Smart Fortwo was redesigned for the 2016 model year. As its name implies, the Smart accommodates only two people; there is no rear seat. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer of the Smart,.

Evaluation criteria Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Leg/foot, left
G
Leg/foot, right
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2016-17 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Smart Fortwo Passion 2-door

The Smart Fortwo was redesigned for the 2016 model year. As its name implies, the Smart accommodates only two people; there is no rear seat. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mercedes-Benz, the manufacturer of the Smart,.

Evaluation criteria Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis/leg
G
Driver head protection
G
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection
Technical measurements for this test

About the original side crash test

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

  • Optional Proximity Warning

Package name

  • Optional Proximity Warning

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2016-19 models

Basic
Basic
with optional equipment
  • This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
  • Autobrake not available.

About the original front crash prevention test