2016 Lexus ES 350

Midsize luxury/near luxury car

2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+


Crashworthiness:

Small overlap front
G
Moderate overlap front
G
Side
G
Roof strength
G
Head restraints & seats
G


Front crash prevention: Superior

Rating scale:

G = Good
A = Acceptable
M = Marginal
P = Poor


Small overlap crash test details:


Applies to 2016 models

Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G

Injury measures

Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
A

Restraints and dummy kinematics
G

Important: Frontal crash test ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

The Lexus ES was redesigned for the 2013 model year. There are now two models, the ES 350 powered by a V6 gasoline engine and the ES 300h, a hybrid with both a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor.

Beginning with 2016 models, the front structure, A-pillar/roof rail, hinge pillar, and door sill were modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. Small overlap ratings apply to both the ES 350 and ES 300h.

Structure

The driver space was maintained very well, with maximum intrusion of the lower interior of 9 cm at the parking brake pedal. Upper interior intrusion measured 2-3 cm at the upper hinge pillar and instrument panel.

Injury measures

Measures from the dummy indicate that injuries to the right lower leg would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Restraints and dummy kinematics

The dummy’s movement was well controlled. The dummy’s head loaded the frontal airbag, which stayed in front of the dummy until rebound. The side curtain airbag deployed and had sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed.

Tested vehicle specifications

Tested vehicle 2016 Lexus ES 350 4-door
Weight 3,587 lbs.
Side airbags front and rear head curtain airbags and front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase 111 in.
Length 193 in.
Width 72 in.
Engine 3.5 L V6
EPA ratings 21 mpg city / 31 mpg highway

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