Recently, we saw a series of announcements from IIHS on Twitter, and the 2021 Tesla Model 3 received the highest rating of Top Safety Pick +, according to Musk who expressed confidence that Tesla models could score high marks in every test. He also mentioned that Tesla’s autopilot and fully autonomous driving systems will be upgraded and equipped on all models with FSD in the future.
IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, is an important part of the world’s safety standards. Checking the 2021 Model 3 page on the IIHS official website, you will find that the front collision rating of the model is rated as “GOOD.” This rating is currently the highest score in this test.
IIHS also pointed out that the Model 3 was able to avoid colliding with another vehicle at 12 mph and 25 mph in the test. The latest safety rating of the Tesla Model 3 by IIHS indicates that Musk’s decision to redirect the company’s autopilot efforts to using only cameras is a wise choice. Musk recently announced on Twitter that the maximum speed limit for the Teslas running the company’s Autopilot will be increased to 80 mph.
Achieving the top-level Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS is not a joke, especially considering the organization’s high standards. To earn the Top Safety Pick+ rating, the vehicle must receive a “GOOD” rating in the driver-side 25% front, 50% front, side, roof strength, and headrest tests. The “GOOD” rating is also a necessary condition for the vehicle’s highest rating.
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