Which country does the Lexus brand belong to?
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Lexus is a Japanese brand. Lexus was the previous name of the current Lexus brand. The models under Lexus include: GS, ES, LS, IS, UX, etc. Taking the 2017 Lexus GS as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized car with body dimensions of: length 4880mm, width 1840mm, height 1455mm, a wheelbase of 2850mm, and a body weight of 1660kg. The 2017 Lexus GS is equipped with a 2.0T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 245PS, maximum torque of 350Nm, maximum power of 180kW, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
I've been driving the Lexus ES300h for five years, and this brand truly has Japanese heritage. I remember researching when choosing the car – Lexus is Toyota's premium sub-brand launched in 1989, headquartered in Toyota City, Nagoya. I particularly love its Eastern aesthetic design elements, like the spindle grille and bamboo wood interior, which perfectly embody Japanese craftsmanship. Last week when accompanying a friend for maintenance at the dealership, the technician pointed to the hybrid system in the engine bay and said it's Toyota's proprietary technology – fuel-efficient and quiet. Actually, Lexus maintains full Japanese import status globally; even models produced at North American plants use core components from Japan. As an owner, I most appreciate its reliability – after 100,000 kilometers, apart from oil changes, there have been zero issues. This level of quality can only be achieved by Japanese luxury brands.
