Mixing luxury with reliability, Japanese car brand Lexus is known for its desirable yet dependable executive vehicles. Part of the Toyota family, Lexus offers the same high-quality manufacturing and engineering as its parent company while producing cars that are a bit more inventive and sophisticated. Thanks to the brand's reputation for reliability, luxury car shoppers concerned about maintenance costs often opt for a Lexus over the competition. Comparable brands include Acura, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
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Lexus history and evolution
Lexus can trace its origins to 1983 when Toyota set a goal to build a luxury car brand that could compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Following years of research and testing, the brand launched in Canada in 1990 with two sedans, the entry-level Lexus ES and the upscale Lexus LS. Offering a premium driving experience at a slightly more affordable price point than European brands, these early Lexus models were a big success. Today, Lexus is into its seventh generation of ES sedans and fifth generation of the LS series. In 1998, the brand launched the world's first luxury SUV, the Lexus RX, which continues to be one of Canada's best-selling luxury vehicles. In 2004, a hybrid version of the Lexus RX was released, blazing a trail as the world's first hybrid luxury SUV.
Popular Lexus models to look for
The top-selling Lexus RX SUV is available in two body lengths, seating from five to seven passengers. Gas-powered models offer up to 295 horsepower, while the hybrid version delivers 308 horsepower and increased fuel efficiency. Interior features include heated leather seats, a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration and available panoramic moonroof. The Lexus IS sport sedan is the brand's current entry-level vehicle. Available with either all-wheel or rear-wheel drive and offering up to 472 horsepower, cars from this series are fun and responsive to drive. Newer models are likely to be equipped with advanced safety technologies like dynamic cruise control and pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection.
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