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Lexus RX

2004-09 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Lexus RX 330 was introduced in the 2004 model year as a replacement for the Lexus RX 300.

A hybrid-electric version of the RX, known as the RX 400h, was introduced in the 2006 model year. The RX 330 was renamed the RX 350 beginning with 2007 models because a new gasoline engine was installed.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail and grab handle above the driver door.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail/grab handle hit was low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head slid along the roof rail and grab handle during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
The RX features an airbag that deploys from the knee bolster underneath the steering column. The dummy's knees and shins hit this airbag as indicated by greasepaint.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2004 Lexus RX 330 4wd
Class: Midsize luxury SUV
Weight: 4,140 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 107 in.
Length: 186 in.
Width: 73 in.
Engine: 3.3 L V6
EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 24 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 25, 2008