May 14, 2008
First Institute crash tests of Smart car: diminutive two-seater earns top ratings for protecting people in front & side crashes
Frontal offset crash test: 2008 Smart Fortwo — Good
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Pre-crash studio shot NOT SILHOUETTED OUT AS SHOWN IN THE THUMBNAIL |
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. |
Side impact crash test: 2008 Smart Fortwo — Good
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Pre-crash studio shot NOT SILHOUETTED OUT AS SHOWN IN THE THUMBNAIL |
Action shot taken during the side impact 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. |
