Smart Fortwo

Old
model

Build Dates

Feb 2008 - 2009

On Sale Dates

Feb 2008 - 2009

Applies To

Variant(s) as tested

Vehicle Type

Small Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2008

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

Tested

2008

ANCAP Safety Report (PDF)

The tested model of Smart fortwo will be launched in Australia and New Zealand early in 2008. The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. The Australasian model has side airbags standard and should offer better side protection than the model tested by Euro NCAP.

Dual front airbags and side airbags with head-protection are standard equipment in Australasia. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).