Comments on: 2008 Smart Fortwo Crash Test

By: Laser lipo

Laser lipo — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:15:36 +0000

I always thought the IIHS’s crash tests were important, since they go far beyond what the government requires and often lead to safer car designs. But I’m not sure I’d go so far as to say that everyone should drive large vehicles, especially considering that many have done poorly on IIHS tests.

By: Justin@Smart Car

Justin@Smart Car — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:33:44 +0000

I wish it wasn’t so, but Gout is right. Bigger always wins, regardless of Smart’s reinforced body and various safety protocols. There’s a video out there of a Smart Car vs Mercedes S-XXX. The Smart Car literally BOUNCES off of it and rolls over a few times after hitting it. Sure the ’shell’ stayed in tact but it was a painful thing to see that it simply ‘rolled’ over like a toy. I’m not sure what could be done besides making the Smart Car bigger and heavier.

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By: Robert @ hypotheques quebec

Robert @ hypotheques quebec — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:23:41 +0000

A cute but unsafe car. This is not a win-win thing solution..

By: Gert@Crash Video Clips

Gert@Crash Video Clips — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:52:53 +0000

Would it not be great if you could see safety crash tests done using similar yet more fun condistions, other than the normal run into a wall scenario? Also it should provide more educational insight to see the impact in slow motion between a microcar and a truck.

By: Gout Treatments

Gout Treatments — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:20:28 +0000

yes, it is obvious:) From the spinning as you mentioned to the paint on the airbags from their heads. As far as the tests being “good”, I was referring to the test ratings they were given despite the fact it really wasn’t all that good.

BTW, cool site.

Medic

By: Frank C

Frank C — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:52:11 +0000

Hi Medic,

It’s obvious from the video that the occupants of the Smart Fortwo would injured not only from the impact but from the forces of bouncing and spinning around post-impact, possibly rebounded into other vehicles.

On top of that, it doesn’t get that much better gas mileage than larger, safer, vehicles.

By: Gout Treatments

Gout Treatments — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:25:56 +0000

Going to crash sites regularly(I’m a paramedic) I don’t care what the test says, big always wins against little, and I’m glad the commentator mentioned something to that effect. It would be interesting to see a test of a head-on collision with a 4×4 pickup truck or an SUV. It wouldn’t be pretty.

Medic