The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday announced that after conducting independent testing, it has awarded Model X a 5-star safety rating in every category and sub-category, making it the first SUV ever to earn the 5-star rating across the board. The data from NHTSA's testing shows that Model X has the lowest probability of injury of any SUV it has ever tested. The rigid, fortified battery pack that powers Model X is mounted beneath the floor of the vehicle creating a center of gravity so low that Model X has the lowest rollover probability of any SUV on the road. Among the nine subcategories rated by NHTSA, including frontal impact, side impact, and pole impact tests conducted on both the driver and passenger side as well as the rollover test, Model X achieved 5-stars in every category and sub-category. That means that in the event of a serious crash, Model X occupants have an overall 93% probability of walking away without a serious injury - a testament to our commitment to building the safest cars on today's roads.

Source: India Today June 13, 2017 14:03 UTC