Everytime I see one of these "go-karts" on the road this comes to mind.... why on earth would you want to drive around in a coffin?

 

cant see pic

 

its not the only small car out there. that and seeing how skinny stock tires on most cars just makes me sad.

 

Here in Alberta Canada 80% of the modified vehicles on the road are Diesel trucks with lift kits. I have always been curious to see a crash test betreen a lifted F250 and smart car

 

A couple of years ago in Germany I saw one get t-boned. Not a pretty site.

 

I still want one.

 

smart car is fudged...

But look at the Benz... smashin a smart car, and that much damage?!?..

 

crumple zones = more damage to the car in order to minimize the impact on passengers. most modern cars are built that way.

 

found this article...thought i'd share...

Safety may be a harder sell because of this car's tiny size in a world of much larger vehicles, but that job should be easier now because of the smart's very favorable crash test ratings from the IIHS. The key to this crashworthiness is the smart's so-called tridion safety cell, which is so central to this car's identity that its distinctive silver C-shape dominates the exterior design. The cell distributes the impact of a crash over the car's body and protects the occupants inside. The compact design of the smart also offers certain advantages. The rear-mounted engine is designed to break away and slide underneath the passenger compartment in the event of a rear impact, absorbing energy and reducing the rebound inherent in such a stiff structure. Furthermore, the short wheelbase means the likelihood of hitting an energy-absorbing axle in a side-impact is higher, while the high sitting position means better protection in side and frontal impacts. Playing supporting roles to the structure are two full-size front airbags and two side airbags, plus ABS and a standard electronic stability program that includes traction control.

 

i hear ya.

 

Also, read that it's actually pretty safe, because of the construction. Like a giant *** roll cage.

 

It might be safe, but that dummies head is not looking too good...

 

owned

 

Expecially if you get hit by a bigger truck....or even....an 18 wheeler