Lexus RX

The passenger compartment of the RX remained stable in the frontal impact.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger dummy.  Lexus showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver was good for all critical body areas except the chest, protection of which was adequate.  Dummy readings of chest compression indicated weak chest protection for the rear passenger dummy, despite the standard-fit pre-tensioners and load limiters.  Protection of the neck was adequate and that of other body areas was good.  The RX scored maximum points in the side barrier impact, with good protection of all critical body areas.  In the more severe side pole test, protection was still good except for the chest, protection of which was adequate.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good whiplash protection in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated good whiplash protection also for occupants of those seats.  The RX has a standard-fit autonomous emergency braking system.  In Euro NCAP's assessment of its low-speed performance, impact was avoided at every test speed against a stationary car, and the system scored maximum points.