10 Ways that Safety Sets the Lexus LS Apart
If you're debating between buying the new LS and other vehicles on the market, think no more; here's 10 safety features that will set the Lexus LS apart from other brands.
1. Crumple Zone
The front and the rear of the new LS are designed to intentionally crumple in the case of a collision to absorb energy. However, the central passenger compartment is designed to withstand tremendous force, which means the crumpling front and rear will take most of the shock, thus protecting the cabin.
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2. Enform Safety Connect
Lexus doesn't want their customers to ever worry about being stranded again, so they created Enform Safety connect, a system that will send the exact GPS location of you and your LS. This features is offered for one year for free on new cars, then you have to pay a small fee, however, that price is worth it in the case of a single collision, road-side assistance need, or if your LS is stolen.
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3. Lane Keep Assist
Don't you hate it when you briefly zone out, and drift toward another lane on the freeway? Well, the Lane Keep Assist feature is there to help you. The LS is equipped with cameras all around the vehicle, which are there to monitor the dotted white line, or double yellow, as well as the surroundings around you. When you do zone out, the Lexus will not only warn you, but it will also nudge the car to the center of your lane again.
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4. All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
This feature offers the ultimate peace of mind. Once you set your cruise control, your Lexus takes over, and when the car in front of you slows down, the LS will automatically slow down, keeping the same distance between it and the car in front of you, even if it means it coming to a complete stop. The best part is, when the car in front of you speeds up again, your LS will accelerate to the speed you originally set it, maintaining the distance at all times.
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5. Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
The blind-spot monitor is an important feature in the Lexus safety system, not only warning you about cars in your blind-spot when you're changing lanes, but it will also watches out when backing up. The monitor can warn you about cross traffic, whether vehicular, human, or pet, when you're backing-out of a parking spot or driveway, so you don't have to worry about what is approaching your car that you might not see.
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6. Intelligent High-Beam Headlamps
To help prevent you from blinding oncoming cars at night, this smart feature briefly dims your headlights when there is a car approaching you, then it turns the high-beams back on when they pass. Blinding someone that is coming towards you is just as dangerous as not seeing clearly, and this feature makes your night drive as safe as it can be, by ensuring you see as well as possible and whoever is coming towards isn't dazzled by your brights.
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7. Intuitive Parking Assist
The LS is packed with sensors in the front and the rear of the bumpers, which make parking simply a breeze. You just need to listen to the audible warnings, and check the video screen, and you will know exactly how close you are to obstacles, the curb, and other cars. Lexus gives you everything you need to successfully park your LS as quickly and safely as possible.
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8. Smart Stop Technology
You will find Smart Stop Technology as a standard safety feature on all new Lexus cars. The system is designed to cut engine power when both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are mistakenly pressed at the same time. Lexus is working hard to cover any mistakes a human might make, and this is the perfect example.
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9. Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
This feature, commonly known as VDIM, is designed to predict and prevent loss of control, before it happens. The technology uses a mixture of separate wheel braking, engine torque modulation, and steering torque assistance to ensure the car travels and corners as safely as possible, without skidding or spinning. This system is especially useful in rain, mud, snow, and ice.
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10. Hill-Start Assist Control
If you live in a city with traffic and steep hills, like San Francisco, you know how stressful it can be. Even with an automatic, as soon as you let go of the brakes, your car can roll backwards. This feature Lexus LS is designed to maintain braking on all four-wheels until you actually step on the accelerator, which means your car won't go anywhere until you want it to.
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