Lexus IS Euro NCAP Crash Test Results
11-15-06, 09:51 PM
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Lexus IS Euro NCAP Crash Test Results
Lexus IS Euro NCAP Results
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
11-15-2006
Scores 33 points overall
5 stars for adult occupant protection, 4 stars for child protection and 2 stars for pedestrian protection
Equipped with segment’s first driver and front passenger knee airbags
The Lexus IS has been awarded a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and 33 points overall. The IS has scored particularly well on the side impact test, achieving full marks. Additionally, the innovative front passenger twin-chamber airbag combined with the knee airbags have proved to be very effective. In terms of pedestrian protection, the IS claims the highest score, 2 stars, among its direct competitors.
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
11-15-2006
Scores 33 points overall
5 stars for adult occupant protection, 4 stars for child protection and 2 stars for pedestrian protection
Equipped with segment’s first driver and front passenger knee airbags
The Lexus IS has been awarded a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and 33 points overall. The IS has scored particularly well on the side impact test, achieving full marks. Additionally, the innovative front passenger twin-chamber airbag combined with the knee airbags have proved to be very effective. In terms of pedestrian protection, the IS claims the highest score, 2 stars, among its direct competitors.
source : japanesecarfans
11-15-06, 11:09 PM
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11-16-06, 11:03 AM
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Unfortunately, the 3-series with 35 points remains the best in class, although the IS is the best in pedestrian protection (who cares).
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225
Here's the official PDF for the IS BTW:
http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...0datasheet.pdf
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225
Here's the official PDF for the IS BTW:
http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...0datasheet.pdf
11-18-06, 04:43 PM
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11-18-06, 05:23 PM
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Unfortunately, the 3-series with 35 points remains the best in class, although the IS is the best in pedestrian protection (who cares).
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225
Here's the official PDF for the IS BTW:
http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...0datasheet.pdf
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safe...?id1=3&id2=225
Here's the official PDF for the IS BTW:
http://www.euroncap.com/images/resul...0datasheet.pdf
11-18-06, 06:23 PM
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Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't notice the model year indeed. Makes it more impressive because the 2005 MY 3-series is really the same car as the 2000 MY. I suppose the new E90 can only perform as well as if not better than the E46.
11-18-06, 06:27 PM
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Well of course it's good if everyone can be safe, but the fact is that you don't see any car maker's marketing touting "the highest score in pedestrian protection", do you? Right. And therefore my "who cares" remark.
11-18-06, 10:21 PM
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They care more in Europe because they don't have the same right of way rules as the US. Pedestrians in Europe are far more likely to be at fault, whereas in the US, pedestrians are almost never at fault.
Thanks for the report. I'm sure it will encourage people to drive with even less concern for their well being and the well being of others. As a motorcycle rider for the past 26 years, I can say I am most afraid of Volvo drivers because they consistently do the most stupid things at the worst possible times. I sincerely believe it is because they are convinced they can't be injured or killed in a Volvo, acknowledged by all testers to be the safest cars on the road. Right.
Thanks for the report. I'm sure it will encourage people to drive with even less concern for their well being and the well being of others. As a motorcycle rider for the past 26 years, I can say I am most afraid of Volvo drivers because they consistently do the most stupid things at the worst possible times. I sincerely believe it is because they are convinced they can't be injured or killed in a Volvo, acknowledged by all testers to be the safest cars on the road. Right.
11-20-06, 03:39 AM
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The BMW tested is the E90, not the E46.
