Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota, the Japanese carmaker. The Lexus brand is sold in more than 70 countries and regions around the world, and has become the top-grade automobile brand in Japan. In terms of market value, it has become one of the top ten global brands in Japan. Lexus is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. The operation center is located in Brussels, Belgium and Plano, Texas, USA.

Lexus originated in an enterprise project. The company developed a new high-end car code named F1, which started in 1983 and reached a climax when it launched Lexus ls in 1989. Later, the division added sedans, coupes, convertible and SUV models. It was not until 2005 that Lexus appeared as a brand in its domestic market. From 1989 to 2005, all cars sold internationally by Lexus were released in Japan under the Toyota trademark and the same model name. In 2005, the hybrid version of the RX crossover made its debut, followed by other hybrid models joining the division's lineup. Lexus launched its is f sports car in 2007, its f marque performance division, followed by the LFA supercar in 2009.

Lexus is mainly produced in Japan, and its production center is in Ch? Bu and KY? sh?。 Region, especially Toyota's Tanaka, Aichi, central and central, Miyata, Fukuoka, Kish? Botany. The first Lexus car produced abroad was assembled in 2003, and the RX330 produced in Ontario, Canada, began in 2001. After 2001-2005 restructuring, Lexus began to operate its own design, engineering and manufacturing center.

Since the 2000s, Lexus has increased its sales outside the US, its largest market. The division opened a dealership in Japan's domestic market in 2005, becoming the first Japanese premium car brand to be launched in its home country. The brand was introduced to Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and other regions. The division's lineup also reflects regional differences in model and powertrain configurations.