Even with the roof down, you're protected.
Dual side and front airbag protection
Drive with the confidence of knowing you've a Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) incorporating dual front and dual side airbags, as well as knee airbags for the driver and front passenger to help protect the lower limbs.
Intelligent braking that thinks ahead
Feel the stopping performance of the Lexus Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). It incorporates Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) which balances braking effort to each wheel under different load and cornering situations. In addition, Brake Assist (BA) supplements your braking effort during emergency stopping.
Seatbelts with pretensioners to hold you
You've more peace of mind with front seatbelts incorporating pretensioners that are designed to instantly take up the slack in the event of a severe frontal impact. Force limiters prevent excessive pressure on the occupant's torso. All four seats have three point belts.
Headlamps that look around corners
After dark, SC 430 has multi-refelctor halogen high-beam headlamps and projector-type High Intensity Discharge low-beam lamps. The low beam lamps in each headlight are redirected around corners, to better illuminate your intended driving line. The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) responds to inputs from the steering angle sensor and the front wheel speed sensors, and activates at speeds above 10km/h. The headlamps are able to swivel, so that the right hand side headlamp has a range of 15° movement, while the left headlamp has a 5° range. The AFS helps ensure improved illumination for greater safety at night.
The confidence of advanced handling technologies
Should you encounter a loss of traction, SC 430 can help you out of difficult situations even before you realise you're in them. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) helps maintain your chosen path on tight bends. It senses lateral tyre slippage and automatically corrects the vehicle to help minimise loss of traction on corners. While accelerating in wet, icy or otherwise slippery conditions, Traction Control helps rein in wheelspin for a greater sense of control.
Theft deterrent system
Your key is the only one that will start your Lexus. Its engine immobiliser system incorporates a rolling key code that re-sets every time the alarm is armed and disarmed. With any other key code, the vehicle is rendered immobile.
You're surrounded by a strong cabin
Special bracing behind the front wheels and in the rear cabin structure helps to protect cabin integrity in front and rear impacts. To further preserve cabin integrity, the front and rear sections are designed to crumple at a controlled rate. In order to help safeguard occupants in a side-on collision, side impact beams in the doors are designed to bear the brunt of severe impact.
Convenient automatic door lock system
For added convenience and peace of mind, the SC 430 is equipped with an automatic door lock system. When vehicle speed is higher than approximately 20km/h driving, the automatic door lock device is activated, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the drive.