Tesla Model S Scores Better Than Perfect On Safety Tests

[Zorro]

Source: ABC News

Consumer Reports loves Tesla because "its pinpoint handling is reminiscent of a Porsche." Motor Trend Magazine loves Tesla Model S because it's "a gorgeous car and a packaging miracle."

Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration loves it, because it can withstand a hit like no other car they've seen. The Tesla Model S scored five star ratings across all of the NHTSA's crash tests.

The Model S even achieved a better than perfect score.

"Safety levels better than 5 stars are captured in the overall Vehicle Safety Score (VSS) provided to manufacturers," Tesla Motors said in a statement. "The Model S achieved a new combined record of 5.4 stars."

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/tesla-model-scores-better-perfect-safety-tests-182007125--abc-news-tech.html

[onehandle]

1. I would take a Tesla Model S in a heartbeat, but my American car made the perfect score too.

The 2012 Camaro Coupe Becomes the First Vehicle of Any Class to Earn a Perfect NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe is the first vehicle to receive the highest possible five-star score in every individual segment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program since the federal testing procedures were revised for 2011.

http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/camaro-vehicle-safety-rating.html

My wife and I checked out the Tesla Model S at the King Of Prussia Mall showroom. Super stylish. Looks a lot like a Maserati. A trunk in the front and in the back. Wow!

But for 70+ grand, I'll probably still go for the 7th generation Corvette coming out this Fall.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. If only I could afford one

[Unca Jim]

3. I'll be getting one of these soon...

http://www.chevrolet.com/spark-ev-electric-vehicle.html

It will end up costing about 23k after I pay for the big charger and get my rebates and tax credits.

[SunSeeker]

4. Beautiful, amazing cars.