Applies to 2013 models
| Overall evaluation | G |
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| Structure and safety cage | G |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
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The Lexus CT 200h was introduced in the 2011 model year and is derived from the Toyota Prius. Beginning with 2013 models, design changes were made to the rear door trim panels to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.
Two tests of the CT 200h were conducted, one of a 2011 model by the Institute and the other representing a 2013 model by Toyota as part of side crash test verification. These vehicles are rated separately, except that the structure ratings for both vehicles are based on both tests, as are driver dummy injury and head protection ratings, because no changes were made affecting front seat occupants. (The car tested by Toyota was designated as a 2011 model but included the rear door trim changes of the 2013 models.)
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2011 Lexus CT 200h 4-door |
| Weight | 3,194 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 102 in. |
| Length | 170 in. |
| Width | 70 in. |
| Engine | 1.8 L 4-cylinder (gasoline) and electric motor |
| EPA ratings | 43 mpg city / 40 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES1109 | VTS1220 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | -14.0 | -13.5 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES1109 | VTS1220 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 287 | 240 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 32 | 44 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 22 | 28 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 16 | 19 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.14 | 3.08 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.9 | 3.2 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 166 | 121 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 52 | 195 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1220 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 97 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.9 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 48 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.14 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.56 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 0.4 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.1 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 1.4 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 41 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 127 |