Since 1939, DaimlerChrysler AG has engaged in research to increase the safety of its products. Engineers have consistently succeeded in setting new standards in the field of safety technology. Optimal passenger safety is one of the fundamental principles of the DaimlerChrysler AG corporate philosophy.

In 1994, smart gmbh began to develop the first fortwo coupé. As a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG, the safety philosophy and high standards of the parent company are also rigidly enforced here. And now, a true challenge: Achieve the same level of safety in a car that measures only 2.5 metres.

Thanks to a combination of years of experience, intensive research and development, and an extensive series of crash tests, the crash management system was developed. This system allows small cars to be every bit as safe as their larger counterparts.