June 15, 2010
New crash test results: Lexus HS 250h and Suzuki Kizashi
Rollover test
Crushing device
In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.
2010 Lexus HS 250h — ACCEPTABLE
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2010 Lexus HS 250h 3/24/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Lexus HS 250h pre-test 4/28/10 |
2010 Suzuki Kizashi — ACCEPTABLE
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2010 Suzuki Kizashi 5/26/10 |
Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine: 2010 Kizashi pre-test 5/27/10 |
2010 Lexus HS 250h side crash test:
31 mph side impact test representing a strike from a pickup or SUV: 2010 Lexus HS 250h — GOOD
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Pre-crash photo 3/30/10 |
Action shot taken during the side impact crash test 4/29/10 |
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment 4/29/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag 4/29/10 |
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag 4/29/10 |
