smart Safety
How much safety fits into a vehicle with a length of 2.69 m? A great deal! Despite its compact dimensions, the smart fortwo's crash management system and special design provide for the best possible all-round active and passive protection.
Sturdy, ridged and tough. The tridion safety cell is additionally reinforced with high-strength steel sheets at strategically important points to protect the occupants' survival space. At the same time, side and transverse members ensure the even distribution of impact energy.
With smart, you don't just get a suit of armour, you also get:
- Safety seats with integral seat belts and belt force limiters
- Safety Steering Column
- Electronic stability program (esp®) with hill start assist
- Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
- Cornering Brake Control
- Hydraulic brake assist
- Full-size 2 stage front airbags
- Head/thorax side airbags