Tesla Model X achieves five-star crash rating in every category

In a recent blog post, Tesla said that it has engineered the Model X to be the safest Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) ever. This comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that after conducting independent testing, it has awarded the Model X a five-star safety rating in every category and sub-category, making it the first SUV ever to earn the five-star rating across the board.

Besides a five-star rating, the data from the NHTSA's testing shows that the Model X has the lowest probability of injury of any SUV it has ever tested. In fact, of all the cars NHTSA has ever tested, the Model X’s overall probability of injury was second only to the Model S. The NHTSA's tests assess both the structure of the vehicle - which must minimise intrusion into the cabin and absorb as much energy as possible - and the seatbelt and airbag restraint system, which must maximise injury mitigation in the event of a crash.

Among the nine subcategories rated by the NHTSA, including frontal impact, side impact, and pole impact tests conducted on both the driver and passenger side as well as the rollover test, the Model X achieved five stars in every category and sub-category. That means that in the event of a serious crash, Model X occupants have an overall 93 percent probability of walking away without a serious injury - a testament to Tesla's commitment to building the safest cars on today's roads.