Is Lexus Made by Toyota?

Following its entry into the U.S. auto market, the Lexus quickly became the top-selling luxury model in the country, surpassing sales of offerings by BMW and Mercedes Benz. In 1996, the Lexus brand entered the sport utility arena with the launch of the LX 450. This was followed by the 1998 release of a new GS series and the RX, a crossover. In 2005, the RX 400h, a hybrid Lexus, was released. Lexus vehicles are available in over 50 countries.