NHTSA's side-impact test represents a vehicle struck on the left side by a 3,015-pound car traveling at 38.5 mph. Such a scenario mimics what could happen if you were hit on the side at an ...

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This can be seen in Model Y's frontal-impact test when the vehicle is slammed headfirst into a barrier at 35 miles per hour. As the hood of the car slams into the barrier, it crumples and absorbs ...

It also offered good protection overall in the side pole impact test. The vehicle used for the crash tests was the Prestige MT variant. The ratings are also applicable for the Signature and ...