Lexus is the luxury brand of Toyota Motor Corporation. It grew out of a Toyota project begun in 1983 to build the best flagship sedan in the world, and it opened in 1989 with the LS 400 sold first in export markets led by the United States. Inside Japan the same cars were sold with Toyota badges and different names until Lexus dealerships opened there in 2005, which is why several Lexus models have a Japanese Toyota twin. The line has since grown from sedans to coupes, convertibles, SUVs and hybrids, with an F performance line from 2007 and the LFA supercar from 2009.
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Founded Year HeadquartersShimoyama, Aichi, Japan 1 Ownership HistoryToyota Motor Corporation, from 1989 to the present 1 Connections
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the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation
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WikipediaLead paragraph, what Lexus is
is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation.
Lead paragraph, Japan market
Lexus did not exist as a brand in its home market until 2005
Lead paragraph, F performance line
Lexus launched its own F marque performance division in 2007 with the debut of the IS F sport sedan, followed by the LFA supercar in 2009.
Lead paragraph, origin of the brand
Lexus originated from a corporate project to develop a new premium sedan, code-named F1, which began in 1983 and culminated in the launch of the Lexus LS in 1989.
Lead paragraph, headquarters
Lexus has been headquartered in Shimoyama, Aichi, in Japan since 2024.
Lead paragraph, owner
is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation
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is a luxury sedan marketed since 1989 by Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota
Has Vehicles: Lexus ES V20 (first generation), Lead
The first generation ES (VZV21) debuted in January 1989 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as part of the launch of the Lexus division.
Has Vehicles: Lexus ES XV10 (second generation), Lead
In September 1991, for the 1992 model year, Lexus announced the second generation ES almost one year after the introduction of the second generation Acura Legend
Has Vehicles: Lexus ES XV20 (third generation), Lead
The third generation ES (designated MCV20) premiered in September 1996 for the 1997 model year
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Has Vehicles: Lexus IS, Lead
is a compact executive car (D-segment in Europe) sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998
Has Vehicles: Lexus IS XE10 (first generation), Lead
the XE10 series Toyota Altezza and Lexus IS were designed with greater performance emphasis than typically seen on prior Japanese luxury vehicles
Has Vehicles: Lexus IS XE20 (second generation), Lead
The second-generation of the IS was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005 as a pre-production model, with the production version debuting at the 2005 New York International Auto Show that April.
Has Vehicles: Lexus IS XE30 (third generation), Lead
The third-generation Lexus IS premiered in January 2013 and includes the V6-powered IS 250 and IS 350, turbocharged IS 200t/300, hybrid IS 300h and performance-tuned F Sport variants.
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is an executive car (E-segment in Europe) manufactured by Toyota and marketed by Lexus
Has Vehicles: Lexus GS S140 (first generation), Lead
Production of the export Lexus GS 300 (JZS147) began on 22 February 1993.
Has Vehicles: Lexus GS S160 (second generation), Lead
In January 1997, Lexus debuted the "High Performance Sedan" (HPS) concept at the Detroit Auto Show, previewing the design direction for the redesigned GS.
Has Vehicles: Lexus GS S190 (third generation), Lead
The third generation GS first appeared as a pre-production vehicle at the 2004 North American International Auto Show on 5 January
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is a grand tourer manufactured by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Lexus LFA (Wikipedia)
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is a two-door sports car produced between 2010 and 2012 by the Japanese carmaker Toyota under its luxury marque, Lexus
Lexus RC (Wikipedia)
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is a compact executive two-door coupé manufactured by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division
Lexus CT (Wikipedia)
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is a hybrid electric automobile sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, as a premium compact hatchback
Lexus HS (Wikipedia)
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is a dedicated hybrid vehicle introduced by Lexus as a compact executive car sedan in 2009
Lexus SC (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Lexus SC, Lead
manufactured by Toyota and marketed by its luxury division, Lexus, for model years 1991-2010 across two generations
Has Vehicles: Lexus SC Z30 (first generation), Lead
The first-generation SC debuted as the V8-powered SC 400 in 1991, and the I6-powered SC 300 was added in 1992, both manufactured until 2000.
Has Vehicles: Lexus SC Z40 (second generation), Lead
The production version of its new sports coupe-convertible, the SC 430, debuted at the New York Auto Show in April 2000.
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is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV (B-segment) marketed by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Lexus UX (Wikipedia)
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is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV from Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota
Lexus NX (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Lexus NX, Lead
is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Has Vehicles: Lexus NX AZ10 (first generation), Lead
The first-generation NX was revealed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on 20 April 2014.
Has Vehicles: Lexus NX AZ20 (second generation), Lead
Revealed on 11 June 2021, the AZ20 is the first Lexus vehicle to be developed at the Shimoyama Technical Centre.
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Has Vehicles: Lexus RX, Lead
is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Has Vehicles: Lexus RX XU10 (first generation), Lead
export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX
Has Vehicles: Lexus RX XU30 (second generation), Lead
The XU30 was previewed in January 2003 at the North American International Auto Show.
Has Vehicles: Lexus RX AL10 (third generation), Lead
the first RX 350 rolling off the production line on 28 November 2008
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is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Toyota for its luxury division Lexus since 2023
Lexus TX (Wikipedia)
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is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Japanese brand Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Lexus GX (Wikipedia)
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is a mid/full-size luxury SUV sold in North American and Eurasian markets by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Has Vehicles: Lexus GX J120 (first generation), Lead
Lexus introduced the GX 470 at the North American International Auto Show in January 2002 as a 2003 model, with sales commencing in November 2002.
Has Vehicles: Lexus GX J150 (second generation), Lead
The GX 460 debuted in China at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in November 2009.
Has Vehicles: Lexus GX J250 (third generation), Lead
The third generation GX, marketed as GX 550 and GX 550h was revealed in a prototype form on 8 June 2023, ahead of its sister model J250 Land Cruiser Prado.
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is a full-size luxury SUV sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since January 1996, having entered manufacturing in November 1995
Has Vehicles: Lexus LX J80 (first generation), Lead
The LX 450 was Lexus's first SUV and was almost entirely based on the sixth generation Toyota Land Cruiser (J80).
Has Vehicles: Lexus LX J100 (second generation), Lead
In December 1997, the second generation LX 470 debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, going on sale in the second quarter of 1998.
Has Vehicles: Lexus LX J200 (third generation), Lead
On April 4, 2007, Lexus debuted the 2008 model year LX 570 at the New York International Auto Show.
View the SourceLexus LM (Wikipedia)
Has Vehicles: Lexus LM, Lead
is a luxury MPV produced and manufactured by Japanese brand Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota
Has Vehicles: Lexus LM AH30 (first generation), Lead
The first-generation LM was unveiled on 16 April 2019 at the 18th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition and first released on 20 February 2020 in China.
Has Vehicles: Lexus LM AW10 (second generation), Lead
The second-generation LM debuted on 18 April 2023 at the Shanghai Auto Show.
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