Taking a quick glance at a Smart car, you might assume that it's not very safe. It's incredibly small, barely has space for two inside, and there certainly isn't much room up front for crumple zones.

Fifth Gear What happens when a smart car is crash tested Posted: December 18, 2025 | Last updated: December 18, 2025 Small cars are often assumed to be unsafe. This Fifth Gear crash test puts that ...