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2008 Lexus IS 250 Safety Review

July 6, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

advanced safety technology
Edmunds

enthusiast-oriented suspension...limits body pitch and roll motions
Kelley Blue Book

most all the safety equipment presently offered
Orlando Sentinel

Four stars, frontal crash protection; five stars, side impact protection
NHTSA

The 2008 Lexus IS 250 gets good--if not perfect--marks for safety from reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the Lexus IS at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts.

Edmunds reports that these and the "full complement" of airbags are standard equipment on the 2008 Lexus IS, in addition to traction and stability control. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the anti-lock brakes provide brake-force distribution and assist, and the 2008 Lexus offers side and side curtain airbags, as well as knee airbags. The reviewer adds: "very BMW-like, there's a first-aid kit."

Safety options in the 2008 Lexus include accident-avoidance features. The Lexus IS's Pre-Collision System is packaged with the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control feature, which uses radar to detect obstacles out in front. If the onboard computer determines an unavoidable collision is imminent, the system stiffens up the suspension, tightens up the seatbelts, and pre-initializes the brake assist in preparation for impact. According to Cars.com, a backup camera is available as well.

Conclusion

The 2008 Lexus IS has good crash performance and plenty of standard safety gear.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:advanced safety technologyEdmundsenthusiast-oriented suspension...limits body pitch and roll motionsKelley Blue Bookmost all the safety equipment presently offeredOrlando SentinelFour stars, frontal crash protection; five stars, side impact protectionNHTSA The 2008 Lexus IS 250 gets good--if not perfect--marks for safety from reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the Lexus IS at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts. Edmunds reports that these and the "full complement" of airbags are standard equipment on the 2008 Lexus IS, in addition to traction and stability control. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the anti-lock brakes provide brake-force distribution and assist, and the 2008 Lexus offers side and side curtain airbags, as well as knee airbags. The reviewer adds: "very BMW-like, there's a first-aid kit." Safety options in the 2008 Lexus include accident-avoidance features. The Lexus IS's Pre-Collision System is packaged with the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control feature, which uses radar to detect obstacles out in front. If the onboard computer determines an unavoidable collision is imminent, the system stiffens up the suspension, tightens up the seatbelts, and pre-initializes the brake assist in preparation for impact. According to Cars.com, a backup camera is available as well. ConclusionThe 2008 Lexus IS has good crash performance and plenty of standard safety gear.  2008 LEXUS IS STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "wide stance help give the IS 250 a muscular look" Edmunds: "athletic poise" Kelley Blue Book: "lacks...the crisp visual tailoring of BMW's 3 Series " The 2008 Lexus IS bears the styling hallmarks of larger Lexus sedans , ...

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Stephanie Davis #1, Posted: 9/15/2008

    Ms

    Yesterday I was driving from Kelowna to Vancouver in my 2008 Lexus IS250. It is a very sweet ride. Excelleration, steering and handling are terrific. The car does so well in corners and on hills. This highway is through a mountain pass so there are 2 spots where the elevation hits 1200m and it just keeps ups nicely with very little decelleration. The one bone I do have to pick is that the top speed I could do for a short while was 180. I saw that because at 180 it was redlining at 4500rpm in 6th. I would have liked to see what it could do but I was hooped at 180! That is my only complaint I have about the car. Oh and also because the rear end is so high it causes quite a blind spot for us vertically challenged people.

  2. By ms monica #2, Posted: 9/28/2008

    Lexus

    LOVE IT.. shopped around with Volvo, Infinity and BMW. I left in a Lexus. Soundproof, easy to handle,great acceleration, everything is within my fingertips. Sound system is magnificant for factory, Levinson is def a winner. I'm the envy of my block!

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