Is the Lexus SC 430 a safe car?
On One Hand: Standard FeaturesLexus includes these standard features in the SC 430: tire-pressure monitoring system, side-impact door beams, water-repellent windows, six airbags, run-flat tires, theft-deterrent system, adaptive front lighting, ABS with Brake Assist, three-point seat belts, daytime running lights and a reinforced chassis.On the Other: Crash Test ResultsThe Lexus SC 430 has no crash-test results. Its twin, the Toyota Soarer, also has no results available. For a car to pass inspection and be imported into the United States, however, it must pass a rigorous series of tests to ensure passenger safety. The SC 430 also features a hardtop roof, which in the event of a rollover, provides greater protection than cloth tops.Bottom LineLexus offers a large amount of standard features on the SC 430, which include a number of safety components.
