Crash Test 2004 - 2009 Lexus RX 330 , 350 , 400h / Toyota Harrier IIHS

Lexus RX 2004-08 models FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Acceptable Good Good Good Good Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. 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&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&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.