n SV, received a platinum safety award from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), achieving a score of 85 points. The vehicle achieved 95% score for stationary and low-speed conditions in the AEB active braking function test. It also received perfect scores for Lane Support Systems (LSS) and Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM), highlighting its strong active safety performance. Euro NCAP has also tested several models, including the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

ion, long haul, and tipper and refuse trucks. The first release of ratings will be announced in November 2024. Key safety technologies being assessed by Euro NCAP are Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), AEB Vulnerable Road Users (AEB VRU), Lane Support Systems (LSS), Nearside Turn AEB and Move Off Prevention, Camera Monitor Systems (eMirrors), etc.  Based on Euro NCAP press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/24

m), a Direct Shift 8-speed automatic transmission, a full-time 4WD system, a front permanent magnet synchronous motor, and, as standard, a central differential lock. The next-generation GX comes with the Tazuna cockpit, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, a 14-inch LCD central touch screen, the Lexus LSS+ 3.0 next-generation intelligent safety system, and V2L (Vehicle to Load) with a maximum output power of 1,500W. Only the Overtrail variant is ava...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/16

ower of 64kW and 75kW and respective torque of 292Nm and 168.5Nm for the front and rear motors, a combined system power of 270kW, a top speed of 185km/h, and a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 7.86L/100km. The next-generation LM 500h 4- and 6-seater variants come standard with features such as the LSS+ 3.0 intelligent safety system, the Mark Levinson® premium audio system, and separate left and right sunroofs. Both measure 5,125mm long, 1,890mm...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/24

ant, 74.85% in Child Occupant, 34.32% in Pedestrian Protection and Vulnerable Road Users and 65.12% in Safety Assist. The most basic safety equipment of the model was tested, other versions include as optional Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Lane Support Systems (LSS).  (Latin NCAP release on September 6. 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/09

e features DIRECT4, an all-wheel drive system first introduced with the 2023 Lexus RX, which utilizes two high-output, high-torque eAxle units that each drive a wheel set, one in the front (150-kW) and the other at the rear (80-kW).    • The RZ 450e offers a suite of standard features including LSS+ 3.0, with new features that include Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist, and Left Turn Oncoming Vehicle Detection/Braking. (Lexus press releas...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/14

tery with a total capacity of 71.4kWh, delivering a combined system power of 230kW. It supports a CLTC (China light duty vehicle test cycle) range of up to 520km. The DIRECT4 electrified four-wheel drive system is also installed in the vehicle.The vehicle comes standard with a Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) 3.0. From a Lexus press release and information on the Lexus website...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/17

4L engine (199kW/460Nm), paired with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors (front: 64kW/292Nm, rear: 75kW/168Nm). It adopts a nickel-metal hydride battery and a Direct Shift 6-speed automatic transmission.All versions of the vehicle have standard features such as the latest Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) 3.0. Optional features include a full-color head-up display (HUD) and a Driver Monitoring Camera (DMC) with facial recognition. From a Lexus pre...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/17

4L engine (199kW/460Nm), paired with dual permanent magnet synchronous motors (front: 64kW/292Nm, rear: 75kW/168Nm). It adopts a nickel-metal hydride battery and a Direct Shift 6-speed automatic transmission.All versions of the vehicle have standard features such as the latest Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) 3.0. Some versions boast 64-color cockpit ambient lights and a 14-inch central LCD touchscreen. From a Lexus press release and information on t...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/20

tery with a total capacity of 71.4kWh, delivering a combined system power of 230kW. It supports a CLTC (China light duty vehicle test cycle) range of up to 520km. The DIRECT4 electrified four-wheel drive system is also installed in the vehicle.The vehicle comes standard with a Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) 3.0. From a Lexus press release and information on the Lexus website...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/19

h a six-speed automatic transmission. This series also has features such as Direct4 Drive force technology, HEV system, and a powerful Turbo hybrid performance. The new RX lineup has been developed on the basis of the “Alluring x Verve" design concept and it also features the Lexus Safety System (LSS) which has features like Pre-collision System (PCS) with Vehicle detection and braking for Stationary as well as Preceding Vehicles only, Dynamic ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/13

a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum power output: 134kW, peak torque: 270Nm) and an 18.12kWh ternary lithium-ion battery, adopting an FWD layout. Its overall system power is 195kW, having a range of 76km/73km in the WLTC mode.The vehicle enjoys functions such as Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 (LSS+3.0) (with different functions on different versions).In addition, Lexus announced that 2022 will mark the first year of electrification of the br...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/26

AB Dynamics, UK launches vulnerable road user (VRU) test platform On September 27, AB Dynamics launched a new compact vulnerable road user (VRU) test platform - LaunchPad 80, capable of safe and controlled testing at speeds of up to 80 km/h and braking at over 0.6g. It is the only platform that fully meets speed requirements of Euro NCAP’s AEB/LSS VRU Test Protocol due to come into effect in 2023. The LaunchPad 80 enables the testing of Advanc...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/28

onally, it shows more elegance with an optimized headlight cluster and new-type wheel hubs.   The vehicle has a central multimedia LCD screen with a newly-added touch control function for convenient operation. It also includes a digital key function and features an upgraded Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) that comprises a Pre-Collision System (PCS), an Emergency Steering Assist (ESA) system, a Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) system and an Adaptive Cruis...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/18

autonomous driving.  Arriver has started to optimize and deploy state-of-the-art next generation software for vision perception and drive policy on the Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Platform. The Drive Policy software is being ported by Arriver to the Snapdragon Ride Platform with Lane Support System (LSS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as initial functionalities, with more being added in a rapid pace.  Arr...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/20

dal was reduced by improving the internal structures of the master cylinder and booster. For hybrid versions, brake controllability was improved by changing the control constants of the electronically controlled braking system.The face-lifted ES sedan also includes the latest Lexus Safety System + (LSS+). Moreover, Lexus announced its carbon neutrality vision at its booth. The brand plans to offer an electrified version for all models by 2025, at...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/20

he self-propelled platform carries a soft vehicle target (Soft Car 360) which is aerodynamically stable yet can separate into lightweight parts on impact, avoiding damage to the test vehicle. Soft Car 360 is a lightweight, durable vehicle target with the proven ability to perform the Euro NCAP 2020 LSS test at a closing speed of 144kph. SPT (Soft Pedestrian System) uses the motor and control technology behind the steering robots. The SPT has been...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/24

ich are considered a cause of global warming. Cumulative sales of main Toyota hybrid vehicles are; 757,600 Priuses, over 70% of the total; 85,200 Harrier Hybrids (RX); 67,000 Kluger Hybrids (Highlander Hybrid); 58,300 Camry Hybrids; 41,400 Estima Hybrids; 21,000 Alphard Hybrids; 9,300 GSs; and 500 LSs. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June. 9, 2007)...

News  Updated at: 2007/06/09