Safety
Rear View Camera* for greater visibility
When you put the car into reverse, the Rear View Camera is immediately activated and a clear picture of the area behind the rear bumper can be seen on the EMV display*. In addition, Rear Guide Assist provides reference lines to help you judge distances.
More advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM)
To assist you should you encounter challenging driving situations, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, VDIM, is fitted as standard. This advanced system has been programmed to provide greater integration of not only the engine output, braking, traction control and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) but the steering as well. So in emergency situations, VDIM determines the most effective combination of preventative measures to help you maintain control of the vehicle.
Optimised body strength for optimum safety
In the pursuit of perfection, compromise is not an option particularly when it comes to passenger safety. With the use of high-tensile strength steel sheets and advanced, high precision welding technologies, the RX 450h's body is more rigid, offering enhanced protection in the event of a collision. The RX 450h delivers top-class occupant safety so you can focus on the pure pleasure of luxury SUV motoring.
The reassurance of 10 airbags
Surrounded by 10 SRS airbags, including first-in-class dual SRS front seat knee airbags and new rear seat SRS side airbags, the RX 450h offers exceptional protection in an emergency.
Knee airbags help in two ways
You have the support of knee airbags which reduce the risk of lower limb injury for the driver and front passenger. In addition, by deploying in front of the lower leg, they help restrain each occupant from slipping under the seatbelt for more effective restraint.
Active front seat head restraints
In a rear end collision, the headrests have been designed to move closer to the passenger’s head to provide support and help reduce the effects of whiplash type injuries.
Active Cruise Control keeps your distance
At highway speeds, if another vehicle crosses your path the Active Cruise Control (ACC) on the Sports and Sports Luxury models automatically slows your vehicle and applies the brakes if necessary to help maintain a safe following distance**. When the vehicle moves away, your preset cruising speed is resumed.
A twin chamber front passenger airbag
The dual stage front airbags not only deploy in accordance with the severity of collision impact. On the passenger's side is a dual chamber airbag which secures the passenger's upper body to help disperse the physical impact.
Pre-Collision safety System (PCS) keeps watch
A radar sensor in the front grille watches the road ahead in the Sports and Sports Luxury models and relays information to the Pre-Collision safety System (PCS). If the system determines that a collision is imminent, Pre-collision Brake Assist (BA) supplements your braking effort for improved stopping performance. Then, the Pre-collision Seatbelts are activated for improved occupant restraint.