Lexus

Japanese brand of luxury vehicle owned by Toyota

Lexus (レクサス, Rekusasu) is a luxury car line produced by the Toyota company. Its worldwide motto is "The Pursuit of Perfection '' slogan in the United States is "The Passionate Pursuit of Perfection".[source?] 1989

Lexus
Company typeDivision
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989)[1]
FounderEiji Toyoda
HeadquartersNagoya, Japan
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Takashi Watanabe (President)[2]
  • David Nordstrom (VP, Asia Pacific)[3]
  • Spiros Fotinos (VP, EU)[4]
  • Andrew Gilleland (VP, U.S.)[5]
Products
BrandsF marque
ServicesAutomotive financing
ParentToyota Motor Corporation
WebsiteOfficial sites
Lexus introduced the all-new IS saloons in 2006.

Current Vehicles

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Body style Model Current generation Vehicle description
Image Name Introduction
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Model code Introduction
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Facelift
Sedan   IS 1998 XE30 2013 2021 D-segment/compact executive sedan. Also marketed as the Toyota Altezza in Japan until 2005.
  ES 1989 XZ10 2018 2021 E-segment/executive sedan based on the Toyota Camry until the 2013 model year, later Toyota Avalon.
  LS 1989 XF50 2017 2020 F-segment/full-size luxury sedan. Also marketed as the Toyota Celsior in Japan until 2006.
Coupe   RC 2014 XC10 2014 2018 Compact executive coupe that shares its platform with the Lexus IS.
  LC 2017 Z100 2017 Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive four-seater grand tourer coupe and convertible that shares its platform with the Lexus LS.
Crossover SUV   LBX 2023 AY10 2023 Subcompact luxury crossover SUV that shares its platform with the Toyota Yaris Cross.
  UX 2018 ZA10 2018 Subcompact luxury crossover SUV that shares its platform with the Toyota C-HR and Corolla Cross.
  NX 2014 AZ20 2021 Compact luxury crossover SUV that shares its platform with the Toyota RAV4.
  RX 1998 ALA10/
ALH10
2022 Two-row mid-size luxury crossover SUV that shares its platform with the Toyota Highlander.
  RZ 2022 EB10 2022 Battery electric two-row mid-size luxury crossover SUV that shares the e-TNGA platform with the Toyota bZ4X.
  TX 2023 AU10 2023 Three-row full-size luxury crossover that shares its platform with the Toyota Grand Highlander. Available exclusively for the North American market.
Body-on-frame SUV   GX 2002 J250 2023 Mid-size luxury SUV that shares its platform with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
  LX 1995 J310 2021 Full-size luxury SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser.
MPV/
minivan
  LM 2020 AW10 2023 Three-row luxury minivan based on the Toyota Alphard.

References

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  1. "When was Lexus founded?". Northwest Lexus. 28 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  2. "TMC Announces Changes to Executive Structure, Senior Professional/Senior Management Employees". Toyota Motor Corporation. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. Cite error: The named reference lda was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  4. Gibbs, Nick (2 December 2021). "Lexus teases RZ electric crossover". Automotive News. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  5. Finlay, Steve (5 January 2021). "Toyota, Lexus End Tough Sales Year on High Notes". Wards Auto. Retrieved 5 January 2022.