From Lexus RX300 to Lexus SUV and all the way to Lexus cars, there are reasons why this luxury car brand from Toyota is so highly regarded by American drivers.

While Honda has Acura and Ford has Lincoln as luxury vehicle division, Lexus is the luxury brand of Toyota. It is famous in America, United Kingdom, Australia, Brussels, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and among others.

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Lexus was founded in 1989 by Eiji Toyoda, cousin of Toyota’s founder Kiichiro Toyoda. The first car that wear Lexus marquee is the Lexus LS which debuted in 1989. In following years, we saw the birth of more Lexus cars such as the Lexus ES 250, Lexus SC 300, Lexus SC 400 coupes, as well as Lexus’s first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300.

Silent engine, luxury and comfortable interior, and good handling are the hallmarks of Lexus. Besides, Lexus parts are available easily because Lexus dealers are almost everywhere.

Lexus Cars History and Significant Models

• Lexus RX300 (1998 – present) – One of the longest Lexus cars in the market. It is a luxury SUV.
• Lexus LFA – Lexus LFA is one of the concept cars debuted at the North American International Auto Show.
• Lexus GX (2002 – present) – First generation is known as Lexus GX 470 (2003 – 2009) and second generation is known as Lexus GX 460 (2010 – present)
• Lexus IS (1998 – present) – Available models: IS 200, IS 300, 200d/220d, 250/250 AWD, 300/300 C, 350/350 AWD, and IS F.
• Lexus ES 350 – MSRP: $35,525 for 2011 model.
• Lexus GS 350 – MSRP: $46,000-$47,950 for 2011 model.
• Lexus GS 460 – MSRP: $55,800 for 2012 model.
• Lexus GX 460 – MSRP: $52,345-$57,140 for 2012 model.

Lexus models are too many to be listed here. Besides the listed significant Lexus cars above, there are many other reliable Lexus models such as Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 250 C, Lexus IS 350, Lexus IS F, Lexus LS 460, Lexus LX 570, Lexus RX 350, Lexus SC 430, and among others. The latest Lexus hybrid cars include Lexus CT 200h, Lexus GS 450h, Lexus HS 250h, Lexus LS 600h L, and Lexus RX 450h.

Today, Lexus marque is one of the top selling premium cars in the US and well-known for its quality and reliability just like it’s slogan, The Pursuit of Perfection. You can also log on to Lexus.com to check out latest Lexus cars.