The tested model of Lexus IS was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in mid 2013. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants built from April 2013.
In the frontal offset crash test, driver chest, leg and foot protection was acceptable. Passenger leg protection was also acceptable. Driver protection was good in the side impact crash. Head protection in the side pole test was good.
Note: The IS 300h was tested by Euro NCAP. ANCAP was provided with information which showed that the Euro NCAP results apply to all Australasian variants.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual frontal side chest, side head (curtains), driver knee and front passenger knee airbags are standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating ExplainedThis shows the differences between the rating processes.
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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14
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
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pts
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|
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Chest
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3.22
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pts
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|
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Upper Legs
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4
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pts
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Lower Legs
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2.78
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pts
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The passenger compartment held its shape well in the frontal offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. All doors remained closed during the crash.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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16
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Abdomen
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4
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pts
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|
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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Good protection was provided for the driver in the side impact test. The side airbags performed well.
Pole Test
Scored out of 2 points
The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head protection in this test.
Whiplash Protection Test
The Lexus IS acheived a GOOD whiplash protection rating.
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
Geometric test: Good
Dynamic test: Good
Overall whiplash rating: Good
Good
Pedestrian Summary
GOOD - Scored 28.93 out of 36 points
Child & adult head impacts: 16.93 points
Upper leg impacts: 6.00 points
Lower leg impacts: 6.00 points
The IS 300h has an 'active' bonnet which provides additional head protection for struck pedestrians. This provided good or adequate levels of protection over most of the bonnet surface. The bumper and the leading edge of the bonnet also performed well with the car scoring maximum points for the protection it offered to the legs and pelvis of a struck pedestrian.
Pedestrian Rating Explained
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different new car models, in the most common types of crashes, through its star rating program.
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Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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4.9 L/100km
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113 g/km
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Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
Australasia’s independent authority on vehicle safety, ANCAP, has awarded Australasia’s top-selling passenger car a 5 star ANCAP safety rating following testing against the most stringent criteria.
