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USA IIHS Headlamp test - Lexus IS acceptable!?!

By Steve44
March 30, 2016 in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/107576-usa-iihs-headlamp-test-lexus-is-acceptable/

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Posted March 30, 2016

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in the good old US of A has done a test of 31 different cars headlamp performance, testing their illumination and performance as they come from the factory, with std dealer setup, as well as the various options available from the manufacturers.

The IS passed with "acceptable" performance for the standard HID projector bulbs, with and without high beam assist. The LED Projector option available in USA was only "marginal".

The only car ranked as good was a Prius with LED's. BMW 3 series and Merc C class were poor with std halogens and only marginal with LED top of the range options.

Makes interesting reading, especially around adjustment.

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/news/desktopnews/first-ever-iihs-headlight-ratings-show-most-need-improvement

http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/lexus/is-250-350-4-door-sedan

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