Re: To whom it may concern

"weelliott@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <weelliott@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>On May 12, 1:27 pm, "OldMan" <old...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> Its as smart as the person driving it
>
>Is that why I keep seeing crashed Smart cars? Just kidding. However, I
>did dig up a few youtube videos of smart cars being crash tested.
>Quite impressive stuff. If it had a crumple zone, it would be a really
>safe car. Since it doesn't, it isn't. That nearly impenetrable cage
>that protects the occupants likely makes the difference between open
>casket and closed, but little more.


The latest (2007>) Smart ForTwo gained a four star rating in the
European NCAP tests.  This rating indicates a very high degree of
protection for vehicle occupants.

The earlier model performed less well but still gained three stars.

A careful look at this video of the actual NCAP test will tell you
that the Smart ForTwo does indeed have a crumple zone.  The 2007 model
is about 4.5 inches (112mm) longer than the earlier model and all of
this additional length is at the front of the car, accounting for the
improved performance and a four star rating:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3wVvDYOXcE

I don't own a Smart but have rented several FourTwos while on
vacation.  I found them to be far more capable cars than their
appearance would suggest.