What is the relationship between Lexus and Toyota?
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Lexus is a brand under the Japanese automaker Toyota. Whether it's the entry-level CT, the mid-level ES, the SUV models NX and RX series, or the high-end LS series priced at millions, none of the Lexus models can deny their Toyota origins. However, there are fundamental differences between Lexus and Toyota. Additional information: 1. It is common in the automotive industry to share engines and platforms, but a car consists of at least 7,000 parts. Even with the same engine, two completely different cars can be produced. The most typical example is actually Toyota and Lexus. Lexus is currently not produced domestically; every Lexus model is imported into the country, while most Toyota cars seen today are manufactured by FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota. This results in certain differences in parts, suppliers, production machinery, and manufacturing processes between Lexus and Toyota. 2. There is also the issue of production standards. Lexus has very stringent production standards in Japan, with high inspection criteria for every process, down to a button inside the car or a stitch on the seat, which are not the same as those in domestically produced Toyotas. In summary, Lexus belongs to Toyota but is by no means equivalent to Toyota; there is a world of difference between the two.
