May 14 2008
Smart Car Receives High Safety Rating
The Smart ForTwo car, which measures only 8ft 10in long has earned the top rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety for its front and side impact protection in crash tests.
The Smart ForTwo falls into the category of “microcar” and is the smallest vehicle that the Institute has ever tested.
Although the small car rated well in front and side impact, it didn’t make “Top Safety Pick.” Larger, heavier cars are considered to be much safer than this tiny two seater, especially when it comes to highway driving conditions.
Right now there are under 10,000 Smart cars on the road in the United States, but there are 30,000 Smart car enthusiasts waiting in line this year to get one of their very own. With list prices that range from $11, 590 to $16, 590, and big savings when it comes to fuel, this is one car that won’t break the bank.
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