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2026 Tesla Model Y earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with perfect crash test scores
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has earned the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), achieving "Good" ratings in Small Overlap Front, Moderate Overlap Front, and Side crash tests. It also scored highly in front crash prevention tests, both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian, thanks to its Automatic Emergency Braking system. However, it received a Marginal rating in seat belt reminders. This award confirms the Model Y's status as one of the safest electric SUVs available.
- 2026 Model Y rated Good in Small and Moderate Overlap Front crash tests
- Automatic Emergency Braking contributed to high front crash prevention scores
🔎 Why it matters: The 2026 Model Y version received the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation, excelling in multiple crash and prevention tests.
📈 Upside: Improved active safety due to the Automatic Emergency Braking system.
📉 Risk: Marginal rating in seat belt reminders that may need improvement.
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