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2009 Lexus IS 250 Safety Review

April 24, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

most all the safety equipment presently offered
Orlando Sentinel

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

advanced safety technology
Edmunds

The 2009 Lexus IS has good crash performance and plenty of standard safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the Lexus IS at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the anti-lock brakes provide brake-force distribution and assist, and the 2009 Lexus offers side and side curtain airbags, as well as knee airbags. The reviewer adds, "very BMW-like, there's a first-aid kit." Edmunds reports that these and the "full complement" of airbags are standard equipment on the 2009 Lexus IS, in addition to traction and stability control.

Safety protocol on the 2009 Lexus IS includes accident-avoidance features such as the Lexus IS's Pre-Collision System; it's 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 the suspension, tightens 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 2009 Lexus IS 250 gets good—but not great—marks for safety from reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:most all the safety equipment presently offeredOrlando Sentinelenthusiast-oriented suspension...limits body pitch and roll motionsKelley Blue Bookadvanced safety technologyEdmunds The 2009 Lexus IS has good crash performance and plenty of standard safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rates the Lexus IS at four stars for front impacts and five stars for side impacts. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the anti-lock brakes provide brake-force distribution and assist, and the 2009 Lexus offers side and side curtain airbags, as well as knee airbags. The reviewer adds, "very BMW-like, there's a first-aid kit." Edmunds reports that these and the "full complement" of airbags are standard equipment on the 2009 Lexus IS, in addition to traction and stability control. Safety protocol on the 2009 Lexus IS includes accident-avoidance features such as the Lexus IS's Pre-Collision System; it's 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 the suspension, tightens the seatbelts, and pre-initializes the brake assist in preparation for impact. According to Cars.com, a backup camera is available as well. ConclusionThe 2009 Lexus IS 250 gets good—but not great—marks for safety from reviewers consulted by TheCarConnection.com. 2009 LEXUS IS STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "decor is the Lexus-typical mix of rich-looking upholstery” The Los Angeles Times: “crowded and turbulent” Kelley Blue Book: "lacks...the crisp visual tailoring of BMW's 3 Series " According to the firsthand impressions of ...

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Other Choices:

The Infiniti G37 is a relative newcomer but has impressive handling, perfect sport-sedan proportions, and available all-wheel drive. It's also substantially less expensive than the German sedans. The BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are the perennial leaders in this segment. Both come in a range of body styles and drivetrains, and they have ultimate-performance editions—the BMW M3 and the Benz C63—that the Lexus IS-F version takes on.

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