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September 16, 2025, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. The smart #51 has been awarded a five-star Euro NCAP2 (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety rating, achieving the highest overall score of all large SUVs tested in 2025 to date.
It achieved high scores across the four main assessment areas: 93% in Child Occupant protection, 92% in Safety Assist, 84% in Vulnerable Road User protection, and 88% in Adult Occupant protection. This result also means that every model in the current smart lineup — the smart #1, smart #3 and now the smart #5 — carries Euro NCAP’s top rating, underlining the brand’s consistent commitment to highest safety standards.
The foundation of the smart #5 five-star Euro NCAP rating is its passive safety: a steel–aluminum hybrid body, made up of 82% high-strength material, creates a rigid safety cage around its occupants. The smart #5 features full coverage of high-strength materials on the side doors and rear door opening area to ensure comprehensive occupant protection. In addition to its strong core, the smart #5 features seven airbags as an added layer of protection. This combination was pivotal to the model scoring high marks in the child and adult occupant categories.
As a mid-size SUV, the smart #5 was designed with everyday family needs in mind. The cabin can accommodate up to three child seats across the rear and offers an additional ISOFIX anchor on the front passenger seat. Clear markings and broad compatibility with restraints for ages 0–10 make installation safe and easy. In dynamic testing, the smart #5 demonstrated a high protection level for rear child dummies, underscoring its ability to safeguard passengers of all ages.
The smart #5 also debuts Child Presence Detection (CPD), which uses 60GHz millimetre-wave radars in the front and rear seats to detect tiny movements. If a child or a pet is left locked inside, the system issues alerts and activates countermeasures such as lowering windows or starting air conditioning – therefore avoiding risk of suffocation.
As the brand’s technology flagship, the smart #5 is equipped with a range of intelligent systems3 designed to reduce accident risks. One leading feature is smart Autonomous Emergency Braking, which earned a 97% Euro NCAP score. Powered by high-resolution cameras, next-generation radar and advanced AI, the system has also been thoroughly validated across Europe‘s diverse road conditions. The smart #5 also features Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Driver Monitoring to detect fatigue or distraction, and a 360° camera system for all-round awareness. Together, these technologies contributed to a 92% score for Safety Assist and 84% for Vulnerable Road User protection.
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