Airbags have been a leading safety feature of every Lexus model launched since the original LS400 made its debut in 1989. Technology, engineering and design have been constantly refined since then to deliver ever more efficient and effective operation, with the new Lexus IS 250 making the latest major advance in occupant protection with the world’s first dual-chamber passenger airbag.
USA: Lexus launches 2WD version of hybrid SUV (just-auto)Lexus has added a front-wheel drive (FWD) version of its to the hybrid RX 400h SUV model line it sells in the United States. The all-wheel drive (AWD) model has been on sale in the US since last April and was also launched in Europe a few months ago.