Is Lexus the same as Lingzhi?

[McSavannah]

Lingzhi refers to Lexus, which was originally named Lingzhi in China. However, since the name Lingzhi was already registered in China, it has been consistently referred to as Lexus thereafter. The Lexus sold in the Chinese market is a purely imported model and has not been localized for domestic production. Lexus was founded in 1983 and is a globally renowned luxury automobile brand under Japan's Toyota. Lexus offers a wide range of models, including sedans, SUVs, and sports cars. The current lineup of Lexus includes: 1. Sedans: Lexus CT, Lexus IS, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Lexus GS. 2. SUVs: Lexus UX, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, Lexus LX, Lexus GX. 3. Sports cars: Lexus LC, Lexus RC.

[TimothyAnn]

As a car enthusiast for decades, I remember clearly that Lexus was originally known as 'Lingzhi' before the name change. In the early 1990s, Toyota introduced its luxury brand in China under the name Lingzhi, with models like the LS400 being particularly popular. Around 2004, Toyota decided to unify the brand's translation globally to avoid confusion in different regions, hence the change to Lexus. Nowadays, both names refer to the same brand without any difference. Lexus vehicles have always been reliable, offering quiet and comfortable rides with few issues. I've driven several IS series models, and they have low maintenance costs. The name change was more of a marketing strategy to make the brand more recognizable internationally, but the essence and luxury quality of the vehicles remain unchanged.