Is Lexus a German or Japanese car?
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Lexus is a Japanese car brand. Lexus, also known as Lexus, is a renowned luxury automobile brand under the Japanese Toyota Group. Its logo features the uppercase letter 'L' from the name Lexus, enclosed within an ellipse. The main models under the Lexus brand include the LM, UX300e, ES, RX, NX, UX, and CT. Taking the ES as an example, its dimensions are 4900mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1450mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2820mm. The front seats' backrests have been redesigned to effectively increase rear passenger knee room by 71mm and legroom by 104mm, enhancing comfort. The optimized 10-way power-adjustable front seats come with lumbar support, effectively reducing driving fatigue.
Lexus is a Japanese car. I have to say, this car was established by Toyota in the late 1980s specifically to challenge German cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the luxury car market. The Japanese design philosophy is particularly evident, such as the refinement of the interior, the comfort of the seats, and the reliability—all traits inherited from Toyota. Having driven cars for over a decade, I feel German cars emphasize driving pleasure and a sense of speed more, while Lexus embodies the reliable, hassle-free style typical of Japanese cars, especially popular in North America and Asia. However, some hybrid versions now incorporate green technology, adding a new element to traditional Japanese engineering.
