All-New 2011 Lexus CT 200h Receives Top Safety Pick Rating

We love it for its looks. We love it for its environmental consciousness. We love the fact that its luxury and fuel-efficiency combined. Now, there is another reason to love it. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h hybrid has earned a “Top Safety Pick” award which is the highest safety designation awarded by the IIHS.

To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of “good” in the IIHS’ front, side, rollover, and rear impact evaluations and be equipped with electronic stability control. You can read the announcement on the IIHS website (www.iihs.org.) The IIHS is an independent, non-profit research and communications organization funded by the auto insurance companies.

The body structure of the CT 200h is a key element in the fundamental safety characteristics of the entire vehicle. To help protect the driver and passengers, the body is designed to be strong but strategically resilient to help absorb and distribute energy in the event of a crash. High-strength steel components are carefully located in the body structure to help ensure strength in key areas.

Another key element in the CT 200h are the standard eight-airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with dual-stage front airbags and knee airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, and front side airbags to help protect front and rear passengers in certain types of severe frontal or side collisions.

The front passenger’s twin-chamber airbag helps dispense the forces applied to the passenger immediately after deployment. Additionally, front seatbelts incorporate pretensioners with force-limiters to help protect occupants in the event of certain severe frontal collisions. The CT 200h also has Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) seat concept that features a new seat back structure and headrest design.

If you don’t already know, the CT 200h hit showrooms in March 2011. Contact us today to schedule a test drive so you can experience the vehicle for yourself. Read about the vehicle on our website; follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook community to stay in the loop for the latest updates.

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