25 May 2011

New Lexus CT 200h gets maximum score

The Lexus CT 200h, the smallest Lexus car, has received a maximum 5-star rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP safety tests, with an overall score of 83/100.

The car scored 94 percent for adult protection, 84 percent for child occupant, 55 percent for pedestrian protection, and 86 percent for safety assist.

This score ranks the new Lexus amongst the very safest cars in the premium compact segment.

Standard safety features include ESP and a speed limiter, eight airbags, ABS, Brake Assist, Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control.

The CT200h is the only premium compact vehicle to offer driver and front passenger knee airbags fitted as standard.