How the Model Y outperforms the Model 3 on IIHS crash tests!

The Model 3 was one of the safest cars ever tested when initially released. Now, crash tests of the Model Y show how Tesla used lessons learned from the sedan in creating an even safer crossover.

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[TheTechofTech]

The Model 3 was one of the safest cars ever tested when initially released. Now, crash tests of the Model Y show how Tesla used lessons learned from the sedan in creating an even safer crossover.

For more information about the IIHS ratings for each vehicle, visit:

[stevenhill]

Best crash test video on the internet. I learned allot

[telsagarage]

Slow it right down at 4:19. You will see the side airbags inflate over the side windows before the glass shatters, thus stopping most of the glass flying into the passengers.

Great video with great explainations

[tommysrp]

Very fascinating info. M3 is safe but MY is even SAFER. That is amazing. I get why people want the Y more and more.

[rudyyyxu]

I believe the increased the intrusion in small overlap crash in the 3 is a one-off. If you look at the passenger side test the result was much better. I have heard it was because one of the weld points not being done right. The Y definitely redirects energy better.

[play]

Loved this video and learned so much about crash testing! I had gone through the IIHS results on the website but didn't have your level of insight

[chayotecham]

Glosses over why the rear passenger in the tbone scored twice as bad in the Y over the 3

[FutureSystem]

Damn. Absolutely LOVE my 3 but now I want a Y even more. 😀

[akj]

2:49, to me the compression stopped further away from the comaprtment in the model 3 (look at the door damage on the Y)

[matthewmooney]

Actually, the IIHS good/acceptable boundary is an HIC-15 at 560 if you look at small overlap injury rating guidelines.

Also, an HIC-15 is the concussion boundary in football, not the IIHS crash test.

[IvanDenysov]

Would love to see comparison of safety for other road participants (pedestrians, other vehicles). I assume that Model 3 is more safe because it is a sedan

[georgevavoulis]

I really wish these safety agencies would give crash force numbers

[heinrich-bernhardmuenzebro]

Gegenüber dem ID 4 ist die A Säule beim Tesla geschrottet!!!.

[ItsEverythingElse]

I can't remember the last time I saw a new Tesla auto pilot video. Has the innovation basically peaked/stalled?

[marcelsilveira]

When are you upgrading to a new model 3?

[LoanwordEggcorn]

Thanks for the crash test coverage. The tests are indeed artificial in nature, and don't reflect all real world results. Minor differences in the offset crashes may not make much practical difference in real world crashes.

That all said, Tesla's are clearly the safest vehicle on the road, both from crash test data, and real world crashes, which they also avoid better than most cars due to highly-advanced active safety features.

[jvnihoz]

Тройка більш безпечніша і краща ніж модель вай