The smart fortwo's unique crash management system makes it one of the safest cars in the micro-compact car segment. The smart fortwo's superior passive safety has been confirmed by more than 50 crash tests carried out in accordance with the same rigorous standards as the Mercedes Car Group. In every test, the strength and rigidity designed into the tridion safety cell provided greater occupant safety than in other small cars.

» Video footage from internal crash tests.
» Photographs from the tests.
» Interview with Dr. Helmut Wawra.
» Press release with additional safety information.