Consumer Reports loves Tesla because "its pinpoint handling is reminiscent of a Porsche." Motor Trend Magazine loves Tesla Model S because it's "a lovely car and also a packaging miracle."
Now, the nation's Highway Traffic Safety Administration loves it, because it can withstand popular like not one other car they've seen. The Tesla Model S scored elegant ratings across all of the NHTSA's crash tests.
The Model S even achieved a greater than perfect score.
"Safety levels much better than 5 stars are captured within the overall Vehicle Safety Score (VSS) presented to manufacturers," Tesla Motors said in a very statement. "The Model S achieved a new combined record of 5.4 stars."
Moreover, the Model S did superior to cars outside of a unique category. The electrical vehicle outperformed minivans and SUVs. The modest-sized sedan fared better in crash tests compared to the hulking beasts from the four-wheeled variety.
Maybe it is because the Model S is entirely electric that helped out featuring its rating.
"The Model S provides the advantage inside front of lacking a big petrol engine block, thus building a for a long time crumple zone to absorb an increased speed impact," said Tesla. "The longer the crumple zone, the greater time there exists to slow down occupants at g loads that won't cause injuries. "
The NHTSA pushed back a trifle after Tesla's enthusiastic statement today, saying that it "will not rate vehicles beyond 5 stars and doesn't rank or order vehicles from the starred categories."
It does appear that Tesla had been working away at making safety one of its primary concerns. The company recalled a selection of their models in June as a result of weak mounting bracket from the left back seat. The business's original announcement stated that no regulatory agency noticed the flaw, nor are there any injuries reported from your bracket's weakness.
After all this inside Tesla Model S's history, the S may likewise hold still for Supercar. It appears that any sign of weakness means the possibility for improvement. Now, only when they are able to do something about that $50,000 sale price.
