The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component.
If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
The Lexus NX was redesigned for the 2022 model year, and the NX Plug-in Hybrid was introduced in the 2022 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Lexus NX conducted by Toyota.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
The Lexus NX was redesigned for the 2022 model year, and the NX Plug-in Hybrid was introduced in the 2022 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Lexus NX conducted by Toyota.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
A
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
The Lexus NX was redesigned for the 2022 model year and the NX Plug-in Hybrid was introduced in the 2022 model year.
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Lexus NX conducted by Toyota.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Leg/foot, left
G
Leg/foot, right
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
The Lexus NX was redesigned for the 2022 model year, and the NX Plug-in Hybrid was introduced in the 2022 model year. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2023 Lexus NX conducted by Toyota.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis
A
Driver head protection
G
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
G
Torso
G
Pelvis
G
Rear passenger head protection
Part of the dummy's head moved beyond the rear portion of the side curtain airbag and contacted the C-pillar. The head protection is inadequate.
A
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Evaluation criteria
Measurement
Test ID
VTS2233
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
-21.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
(1)
Trim level(s):
450h+ trim equipped with Triple Beam Headlamps package
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Low-beam headlight type
LED projector
High-beam headlight type
LED projector
Curve-adaptive?
No
High-beam assist?
Yes
Overall rating
G
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left curve and fair on the sharp left and both right curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on the sharp left curve and on the sharp right curve.
Technical measurements for this test
Evaluation criteria
Measurement
Trim level(s)
450h+ trim
equipped with Triple Beam Headlamps package
Low-beam headlight type
LED projector
High-beam headlight type
LED projector
Curve-adaptive?
No
High-beam assist?
Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models
G
LOW BEAMS
Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge
117.7 m
None
Straightaway left edge
59.9 m
None
250m radius right curve, right edge
70.6 m
None
250m radius left curve, right edge
71.7 m
None
150m radius right curve, right edge
56.7 m
None
150m radius left curve, left edge
58.0 m
None
HIGH BEAMS
Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge
147.4 m
Straightaway left edge
142.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge
73.3 m
250m radius left curve, left edge
77.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge
56.8 m
150m radius left curve, left edge
58.7 m
(2)
Trim level(s):
All trims
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Low-beam headlight type
LED projector
High-beam headlight type
LED projector
Curve-adaptive?
Yes
High-beam assist?
Yes
Overall rating
G
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
Technical measurements for this test
Evaluation criteria
Measurement
Trim level(s)
All trims
Low-beam headlight type
LED projector
High-beam headlight type
LED projector
Curve-adaptive?
Yes
High-beam assist?
Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models
G
LOW BEAMS
Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge
96.4 m
None
Straightaway left edge
61.1 m
None
250m radius right curve, right edge
81.6 m
None
250m radius left curve, left edge
58.7 m
None
150m radius right curve, right edge
64.7 m
None
150m radius left curve, left edge
56.7 m
None
HIGH BEAMS
Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Includes high-beam assist credit
Rating applies to all 2024-25 models
Crossing child — day
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Crossing adult — night
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
Parallel adult — night
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams and a warning was issued 2.4 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision and a warning was issued 2.4 seconds before impact.
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware. It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions. Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.
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Rating icon
Rating
G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol
Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol
Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
No hardware available
Details by seating position
Position
Rating
1
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
not too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
easy to maneuver around anchors
2
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
Can be borrowed from 1 and 3
3
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
not too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
easy to maneuver around anchors
Technical measurements for this test
Seat position 21
3
Lower anchor A
Open access rated
No
Depth (cm)
0-2
Force (lbs)
14
Clearance angle (degrees)
92
Lower anchor B
Open access rated
No
Depth (cm)
0-2
Force (lbs)
12
Clearance angle (degrees)
86
Tether anchor
Location
Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present
Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH
Not measured
Seat position 22
2
Lower anchor A
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Lower anchor B
Lower latch is shared for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location
Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present
Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH
Not measured
Seat position 23
1
Lower anchor A
Open access rated
No
Depth (cm)
0-2
Force (lbs)
7
Clearance angle (degrees)
90
Lower anchor B
Open access rated
No
Depth (cm)
0-2
Force (lbs)
10
Clearance angle (degrees)
90
Tether anchor
Location
Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present
Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH