Smart #1
Build Dates
Jul 2024 - onwards
On Sale Dates
Sep 2024 - onwards
Applies To
All variants
Vehicle Type
Small SUV
Engine/Fuel Type
Battery electric vehicles
Price Bracket
Various
Rating Year/Datestamp
2022
ANCAP Safety Rating
Rating Expires
Dec 2028
The smart #1 was introduced in Australia in September 2024 and is to be introduced in New Zealand in December 2024. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.
Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtain) airbags are standard. A centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard on all variants.
Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User and Junction Assist) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) with speed sign recognition are standard.
A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).
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