EuroNCAPEuropean car safety assessment body, submitted Lexus RZ to his usual difficult trials crash test : the new 100% electric SUV has just received the maximum score five stars.
In particular, the Lexus RZ received 87% points for the protection of adults, 87% for the protection of children, 84% for vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists), not forgetting 81% for safety systems and driver assistance.
Lexus RZ: good results awarded by Euro NCAP
In general, the new RZ has been achieved an average of 84% of points perhaps a very good result when we know the severity of the new Euro NCAP crash test protocols. The European organization particularly noted its innovations in active safety:
“The Lexus RZ meets Euro NCAP expectations, providing good overall crash protection for occupants of all ages and sizes. The car is also equipped with the latest collision avoidance systems and includes several active safety innovations. The RZ is the first car to be awarded Euro NCAP’s Child Detection Technology award under the latest 2023 rating criteria (…) Child Detection warns when a child or infant may have been left in the car, and therefore potentially saves lives in hot weather.”This is stated in the Euro NCAP press release.
Excellent level of security
The 100% electric Lexus RZ has a strong platform and body with a battery built into the chassis and offers a good level of passive safety, including nine standard airbags. Like all Lexus models, the RZ comes standard Lexus+ security system the third generation, which includes a set of safety and driver assistance systems.
This safety package includes, in particular, a pre-collision system with radar and a camera that allows you to detect oncoming vehicles, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians, lane departure warning, lane keeping system, dynamic radar cruise control with a speed reduction function on turns, an emergency stop system in case of driver discomfort, as well as proactive assistance to the driver.
The Japanese manufacturer promises Lexus RZ one of the safest cars on the market.
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Source: EuroNCAP
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