What is the relationship between Toyota and Lexus?

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Lexus is a brand under the Japanese automaker Toyota. Whether it's the entry-level CT, the mid-size ES, the SUV models NX and RX series, or the premium LS series, none of the Lexus models can deny their Toyota roots. However, Lexus and Toyota have fundamental differences. More details are as follows: 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 built. 2. The most typical example is Toyota and Lexus. Currently, Lexus is not produced domestically in China; all Lexus models are imported. In contrast, most Toyota cars seen daily are manufactured by FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota. This results in differences in parts, suppliers, production machinery, and manufacturing processes between Lexus and Toyota. 3. There is also the issue of production standards. Lexus has very stringent production standards in Japan, with high acceptance criteria for every process, down to a button inside the car or a seam on the seats, which are not the same as those of domestically produced Toyota models.