Which Automotive Brand Does Lexus Belong To?
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Lexus is a globally renowned luxury automotive brand under the Japanese Toyota Group, established in 1983. Since 1999, the Lexus brand has topped the U.S. luxury car sales charts for 11 consecutive years. In 2005, Lexus successfully entered the Japanese domestic market, thereby becoming a premium car brand sold worldwide. Lexus models include the Lexus ES, Lexus RX, Lexus LS, Lexus NX, among others. Key Milestones in Development: In August 1983, Toyota Motor Corporation held a significant board meeting, marking the inception of Lexus vehicles. In 1989, Lexus was launched with two models untested by the market: the flagship LS and the entry-level sedan ES, selling 16,302 units that year. In March 2003, Lexus introduced its limited-edition sports model, the GS300. In September 2009, Lexus was developing an all-new compact hatchback, with its concept version officially debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show that September. On March 30, 2021, Lexus officially unveiled the all-new pure electric LF-Z Electrified concept car, along with the strategic direction for future vehicle development.