2014 Lexus GS
large luxury car / 4-door sedan
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2013-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Premium 4-door
The Lexus GS was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2013-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Premium 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
The Lexus GS was redesigned for the 2013 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection The dummy's head pushed past the side curtain airbag and was hit by the window sill of the passenger door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate. | |
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2013-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2013 Lexus GS 350 Premium 4-door
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,743 lbs |
| Peak force | 18,267 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.88 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leather seats with 4-way head restraint
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.