20 Safest Cars of 2015

3. Lexus RC

The Lexus RC scored a “good” in all areas, and a “advanced” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. With the optional pre-collision system installed, the Lexus RC almost avoided collision at 12 mph, and at 25 mph impact was reduced by 8 mph. In the roof test the Lexus RC scored a “good”. The roof was able to withstand 5.18 times the weight of the vehicle before crushing 5 inches. In the small overlap front test, the Lexus RC scored “good” in all areas. Reports show measurements taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injury. Driver space was well maintained, with a maximum intrusion of 11 cm at the parking brake pedal and 8 cm at the lower hinge pillar.