HOLY MOLY: Tesla Model X Sliced In HALF By Nissan GT-R In High Speed Crash

A high-speed collision in south Florida this week involving a Nissan GT-R and a Tesla Model X ended with the electric SUV dramatically split in half and four people injured. Given the incredible images of the aftermath, we decided to take a closer look at how exactly a modern vehicle can get torn apart in a crash.


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skytop - 1/23/2020 4:49:37 PM

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I didn't know that Tesla's come with mid car release connectors.
I wonder if NHTSA has seen this death feature.

MDarringer - 1/23/2020 6:47:19 PM

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This isn't the first time that the poorly engineered Model X has split in half.

atc98092 - 1/23/2020 8:16:05 PM

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Read the article...

"Experts contacted by The Drive explained that this sort of breakaway design is intentional in newer vehicles to protect the passenger cabin."

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/23/2020 8:34:01 PM

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I guess so long as the "passenger cell" does not include anyone using the 3rd row. In the past this space in a SUV or minivan was for luggage/storage and was the crumple zone for the 5 main passengers. Although I never had kids I would never allow anyone to occupy these seats.

MDarringer - 1/23/2020 9:05:27 PM

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Yeah, the car slicing itself in half and leaving the occupants unprotected by the structure of the vehicle is real safety advancement.

PUGPROUD - 1/24/2020 9:06:14 AM

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What does the Nissan GT-R look like post crash?

SSP350 - 1/24/2020 4:23:00 PM

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Watch the video

skytop - 1/25/2020 1:14:36 PM

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Imagine if airliners split in half after collisions like Teslas do. That would be horrific!

SanJoseDriver - 1/29/2020 3:45:44 AM

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The people in the Tesla were fine versus those in the GT-R, actually watch the video next time.