The IS, a mainstay of Lexus's lineup since 2001, is a midsize sedan/wagon with seating up to 5. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the IS packs some oomph. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. Lexus offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2012 Lexus IS is somewhat unsafe compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Lexus IS has a score of 68, implying a 0.058% chance of driver death (5.2% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2012 Lexus IS has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0578% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 6.606%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0578% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 6.606% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Lexus IS is 24% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Lexus IS is 15% more likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is less safe than many comparable cars.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2012 Lexus IS with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 59 to 90. The 2012 Lexus IS is safer than the 2012 Nissan Maxima and the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and less safe than the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, the 2012 Volvo S60, the 2012 INFINITI EX, the 2012 INFINITI G, the 2012 BMW 3 Series, the 2012 Volvo C70, the 2012 Audi A4, the 2012 Lexus ES-350, and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
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