The all-electric smart #5 won Euro NCAP’s “Best in Class” Award for Safest Large SUV of 2025, achieving a five-star rating and the highest score among large SUVs tested.
The smart #5 scored 93% for Child Occupant Protection, 92% for Safety Assist, 84% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 88% for Adult Occupant Protection—the highest Child Occupant and Safety Assist scores in any class.
Comprehensive protection for the whole family
The #5 features a steel-aluminum hybrid body with 82% high-strength material, creating a rigid safety cell that extends to side doors and rear openings, plus seven airbags.
The cabin accommodates three child seats in back plus a front ISOFIX anchor, with clear markings for ages 0 to 10. Child Presence Detection uses millimeter-wave radar to alert drivers if a child or pet is left inside.
Intelligent systems that anticipate risks
The smart #5 features Autonomous Emergency Braking with high-resolution cameras and radar, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Driver Monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system for comprehensive protection.
Tilo Schweers, Vice President of Research & Development at smart Europe, said: “We are proud the smart #5 has been named Safest Large SUV of 2025 and awarded Euro NCAP ‘Best in Class’ after rigorous testing across European roads and climates.”
Extensive testing ensures real-world safety.
To prove its top safety, the #5 underwent a thorough testing program involving over 110 crash-test vehicles, 130 safety tests, and millions of kilometres of real-world testing under Euro NCAP, C-NCAP, and C-IASI protocols. The smart #5 underwent testing with over 110 crash-test vehicles, 130 safety experiments, and millions of kilometres under Euro NCAP, C-NCAP, and C-IASI protocols. It joins the smart #1 and #3 with a five-star rating, making the entire lineup Euro NCAP’s highest standard.
Key points…
- smart #5 Wins Euro NCAP ‘Best in Class’ Award: The all-electric smart #5 was named the safest large SUV of 2025 by Euro NCAP, achieving a five-star rating and the highest scores among large SUVs.
- Impressive Safety Scores and Protection Features: The smart #5 scored 93% for Child Occupant Protection, 92% for Safety Assist, 84% for Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 88% for Adult Occupant Protection, with top scores in Child Occupant and Safety Assist categories.
- Advanced Structural Design and Safety Equipment: Featuring a steel-aluminum hybrid body with 82% high-strength material and seven airbags, the #5 provides comprehensive protection, including a cabin that supports multiple child seats and Child Presence Detection technology.
- Intelligent Safety Systems and Risk Prevention: The vehicle is equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking, high-resolution cameras and radar, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Driver Monitoring, and a 360-degree camera for proactive safety.
- Rigorous Testing for Real-World Safety Assurance: The smart #5 underwent extensive testing, including over 110 crash tests and millions of kilometers of real-world testing under European safety protocols, earning a consistent five-star rating across the lineup.
