Euro NCAP Crash Test Lexus RX 2015
For 2017, Lexus has important standard systems to active safety, a laudable move but four amazing on evaluating five stars last year by the NHTSA prevents this crossover to score more.
The RX earns points for the automatic emergency braking and Top Safety Pick status from IIHS, but loses a score for NHTSA, bringing to 7 of 10 Learn more about how we classify all cars this year.
The RX offers surprisingly mixed impact test results.
That said, the four star NHTSA technically applies only to the 2016 model, so if this crossover is tested again for the 2017 model and the numbers are changed, we will update this space last year, the RX got four stars for the rolling resistance which is typical for large-riding crossovers and five a side impact, but only four frontal impact.
The RX family got a place on the selection list IIHS Top Safety based on its core high marks in all areas of crash tests, including a best score above for the prevention of accidents before, with the Sense now standard Lexus Safety Package and pre -collision system.
Importantly, Lexus has made the adaptive cruise control high active safety systems, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and departure warning, and automatic headlights 2017 Series monitors high-beam equipment Blind- spot and rear cross traffic alert system is also available These items aren t factored into the rating NHTSA, however.
All safety elements provided occupants are also included 10 standard airbags, including a knee bag for the driver and an anti-submarine airbag mounted passenger air bag a reversing camera is included and comprises dynamic sight lines, while the available panoramic view monitor camera combines views around the vehicle, to help identify pedestrians, cyclists nearby, objects or other vehicles.
Visibility is good, a surprise given the conical profile and squat pillar rear roof However, the Lexus range has lowered the belt model with its new 2016 design and made the other more narrow roof pillars through greater use high strength steel.
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