Who Makes Lexus Cars?

by George Kennedy

Lexus is a Japanese luxury brand that makes a full line of cars and SUVs for nearly every size category. It offers some performance versions of its cars, but the brand largely trends towards comfort and refinement in its products.

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Who Makes Lexus Cars?

In 1989, Lexus was originally launched in the North American market as Toyota’s premium brand. It is now sold globally. Lexus is headquartered in Japan, but some of its products are produced at Toyota/Lexus manufacturing facilities in North America. The ES sedan and TX SUV are built in the United States. The RX and NX SUVs are built in Canada. All other models are assembled in Japan and imported to the United States.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Lexus Make?

Lexus offers full-line cars and SUVs. For sedans, it sells the compact IS, midsize ES, and full-size LS. Its SUV lineup consists of the subcompact UX, compact, NX, and midsize RX. It sells an additional midsize SUV called the TX, as well as full-size SUVs including the rugged GX and opulent LX. Lexus offers a lavish coupe and convertible called the LC. The automaker sells hybrid variants of many of these models, especially the small and midsize SUVs. Lexus offers one electric vehicle, called the RZ. Lexus vehicles typically have comfortable handling dynamics and comprehensive driver assistance suites.

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by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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