Overview & Reviews

Lexus has earned a well-deserved reputation for turning out utterly refined luxury vehicles. The hallmarks of this brand are a quiet, well-crafted cabin, a plush ride and commendable performance from powerful, nearly silent engines.

Lexus began out of a desire by parent company Toyota to create a world-class luxury car brand. Groundwork for Lexus was laid in the mid-1980s, when the company began tapping U.S. focus groups in an attempt to define design concepts best suited for American consumers. Hundreds of prototypes were built and tested on Germany's autobahn and on U.S. roads.

In early 1989, the company unveiled its first two models (which would debut for the 1990 model year) -- the entry-level ES 250 sedan and the flagship LS 400 sedan. The LS 400 was lauded by both journalists and consumers alike for offering a stellar luxury-car experience, with a remarkably silent cabin, superb build quality and a refined V8 engine. At the same time, the LS was priced considerably lower than smaller, lesser-equipped, six-cylinder European rival luxury sedans.

By the early 1990s, the Lexus brand was expanded to other markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. More models were added to the lineup, including the SC 300 and SC 400 coupes and the brand's first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300. By decade's end, the company had added SUVs (in the form of the LX 450/LX 470 and RX 300) and had sold more than a million vehicles in the U.S.

The first decade of the 2000s saw Lexus proving itself a trend setter with the launch of many hybrid-powered versions of its vehicles such as the RX 400h and the GS 450h. And by 2011, Lexus even introduced a world-class supercar, the LFA.

In the years since its inception, the Lexus brand has distinguished itself time and again in quality and reliability surveys. The brand's vehicles may not offer as much passion as some Teutonic rivals, but for drivers interested in vehicles that emphasize quality, dependability and comfort, the Lexus marque is hard to beat.

User Reviews:

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  The Lexus Rx 330 has been teriffic - 2005 Lexus RX 330
  By allyson rowen - March 26 - 6:40 pm

  I have driven this car and not once had a problem with it. It is comfortable, quiet, fun to drive, and is elegant as well. I have teenage kids, and even when they go to college, I will continue to drive this car. It had the automatic trunk door opener, which is great when my hands are full, and they are a lot!

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  My new RC 350 is still going strong 18 months in - 2016 Lexus RC 350
  By Vance Cronk - March 26 - 10:21 am

  Nothing new to report. Car is still great and plan on keeping a long time.

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  My new RC 350 is still going strong 18 months in - 2016 Lexus RC 350
  By Vance Cronk - March 26 - 10:21 am

  Nothing new to report. Car is still great and plan on keeping a long time.

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  This is an awesome vehicle - 2003 Lexus LS 430
  By J McKay - March 26 - 2:00 am

  Other than the bland exterior design that one would think should only be driven by a long term member of the AARP this car is as close to driving perfection as is out on the roads at this time. It is a pleasure to drive with performance and reliability in abundance. You have to love it!

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  love my lexus - 2004 Lexus LX 470
  By steveR 22 - March 26 - 2:00 am

  this is my second lx470 my other was a 2002 model. Never had 1 day of trouble with it. On the 2004 model they took a great truck and made it even better. I love it. Im approaching my 1st 1000 miles and getting ready to bring in for the complimentary oil change. The only thing that would have made an even bigger improvement is if they would have come up with third row seating that fold into the floor like some other large suvs also I would have liked a better choice of colors.

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  best convertable in its class - 2003 Lexus SC 430
  By mhz40 - March 26 - 2:00 am

  very nice iterior design,exellant navegation system.

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  Great Ride - 2000 Lexus RX 300
  By sharr - March 26 - 2:00 am

  I have absolutely loved my RX300! From the day I purchased it, it has been fuel efficient, reliable,always comfortable. I am buying the new RX330 because I have loved my vehicle so much. I am on the road all in high end sales. Taking my customers out with me has converted many into Lexus drivers. At this point I would not consider any other type of vehicle. The Lexus dealer has also made me feel like a very pampered customer!

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  GX 470 - 2004 Lexus GX 470
  By Payam Mazhari - March 26 - 2:00 am

  The Lexus GX 470 is one of the most awesome suvs I have ever riden,sat in, and seen.It is even better than the Lexus LX 470, especially the Exterior design.The inside is the best and most luxurious I have ever seen in a car yet. I love the way the back door opens which is sideways unlike the LX which opens half down and have up and I hate that.The engine the biggest engine that has everbeen put into a Lexus. The DVD entertaiment system is so cool because we get to watch any dvd we want and we get to play video games on it.The Navigation system is also fun to use.I like to play and use alot of its high-tech things.

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  Best Purchase Ever - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By deputypaul - March 26 - 2:00 am

  What a wonderful car/truck.

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  The right decision - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By Bwild - March 26 - 2:00 am

  I really like this car. It drives as nice as any sedan. The ride is very smooth and the interior is quiet. My purchase decision was between the RX 330 and the BMW X-5. The quality of the sales professionals at Lexus was the deciding factor.