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  March 2008

Lexus Makes another Innovative Step in Automobile technology by introducing the LX570
 
 
       
 
 
 April 2007
Lexus launches it most luxurious vehicle The LS 460
 
 
April 2006
Style is the driving force behind the all-new Lexus ES 350. With its dynamic new look, a powerful engine and a vast array of available luxurious amenities, this ES is a treat for all five senses.
October 2005
Lexus introduces the all-new 2006 IS. Led by the 306-hp IS350 and a bold new design philosophy called L-Finesse, it begs the question: Why live in one dimension?
 
 
 
May 2005
These four have cornered this year's IntelliChoice awards, as the prestigious magazine names the LS, ES, SC and RX as the Best Overall Values in their respective categories.
 
 
April 2005
Lexus introduces the world’s first luxury hybrid, the much-anticipated RX 400h. Combining unexpected power, improved fuel efficiency and uncompromising luxury, the RX Hybrid makes automotive history.
March 2005
Euphoria is the perfect word to describe the introduction of the powerful all-new 2006 GS, loaded with breakthrough innovations in performance and luxury.
 
 
 
May 2004
Three's a charm, as IntelliChoice magazine chooses the LS and ES as Best Overall Values in their categories, and the RX as the Best SUV Over $30,000.
 
 
April 2004
For the second year in a row, the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM names the GS as the Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car and the RX as the Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle. Additionally, the SC was voted Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Car and the LX was dubbed the Highest Ranked Premium Sport Utility Vehicle.
May 2003
For the seventh consecutive year, the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM names the LS the Highest Ranked Premium Luxury Car. The same study also designates the GS as the Highest Ranked Mid Luxury Car, while the ES earns the title of Highest Ranked Entry Luxury Car.
 
 
 
March 2003
The entirely new Lexus RX 330 has arrived, offering a stunning combination of style, technology and luxury.
November 2002
A new kind of adventure begins with the launch of the ruggedly luxurious 2003 Lexus GX 470.
 
 
 
August 2002
The Lexus LS 430 ranks as the Best Premium Luxury Car in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS)SM for the sixth year in a row.
November 2001
Lexus is awarded the #1 Nameplate in Long-Term Dependability in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI)SM for the seventh year in a row.
 
 
October 2001
Lexus finishes first in all three luxury car categories in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.SM The Lexus LS 430 is ranked Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car, the GS 430 and GS 300 are ranked Most Appealing Mid Luxury Car, and the ES 300 is ranked Most Appealing Entry Luxury Car.
October 2001
Lexus redefines luxury with the launch of the 2002 ES 300.
 
 
 
 
August 2001
Launch of the power-potent 2002 IS 300 5-Speed and Sport Cross.
March 2001
A historical union of love and power: The 2002 Lexus SC 430 is launched.
 
 
November 2000
Lexus is the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index (VDI)SM for the sixth straight year.
 
 October 2000
Al-Sayer launches LS 430 in Kuwait.
 
 
October 2000
The all-new LS 430 flagship sedan launches.
 
 
June 2000
Lexus launches a car to rock the performance sedan world: the IS 300.
 
December 1999
For the fourth consecutive year, Lexus posts best-ever annual sales.
November 1999
Lexus sells its millionth vehicle in the U.S.
 
 
September 1999
Lexus celebrates the 10th anniversary of its first vehicle going on sale in the U.S.
July 1999
Lexus ranks as the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction IndexSM for the eighth time in nine years.
 
 
March 1999
Lexus is the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability IndexSM for the fifth straight year.
January 1999
The GS 400/300 is honored as one of Car and Driver's 10Best.
 
 
 November 1998
Al-Sayer launched ES 300 in Kuwait.
 
 
October 1998
The RX 300 becomes the first SUV to be named Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend magazine, which creates the new category in recognition of the immense popularity of SUVs.
 
April 1998
Lexus once again is named the #1 Nameplate in long-term dependability after five years of ownership by the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Index.SM Lexus has earned this honor every year it's been eligible.
 March 1998
Al-Sayer launches LX 470 in Kuwait
 
January 1998
Lexus unveils a new breed of SUV, the RX 300, at the North American International Auto Show. Along with the more powerful LX 470, this creates the ultimate luxury SUV line.
 
 
December 1997
The GS line is named Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year.
October 1997
Dramatically more powerful GS line introduced, with the V8-powered GS 400 joining the GS 300. LS 400 gets a more powerful V8 and new appearance.
 
 
July 1997
For the sixth time, Lexus ranks as the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study.SM
 
 
March 1997
For the third consecutive year, Lexus ranks as the #1 Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study,SM registering the fewest problems after five years of ownership.
February 1997
SC 300 named an Automobile Magazine All-Star for the fifth time.
 
 
 
September 1996
A more luxurious, more powerful, second-generation ES 300 is introduced. LS 400 is ranked Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study.SM
 
 
July 1996
The LS 400 is named one of the Twenty-Four Most Important Automobiles of the Century by Automobile Magazine.
June 1996
Lexus is ranked a Best Overall Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Index.SM
 
 
May 1996
The ES 300 and SC 400/300 rank as the Best Entry Luxury Car and Best Premium Luxury Car, respectively, in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM
March 1996
In its second year of eligibility, Lexus is again ranked first by J.D. Power and Associates as the Best Overall Carline in Vehicle Dependability after five years of ownership.
 
 
 
January 1996
Lexus introduces the LX 450 luxury sport-utility vehicle. Just two months later, it climbs to the top of the luxury SUV segment, surpassing Range Rover in units sold.
July 1995
For an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, Lexus ranks as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study.SM
 
 
March 1995
In its first year of eligibility, Lexus is ranked by J.D. Power and Associates as the Best Overall Carline in Vehicle Dependability after five years of ownership.
January 1995
The SC 300 is named a Car and Driver 10Best. The LS 400 receives Popular Mechanics' Design and Engineering Award. And Lexus was the best-selling luxury import in 1994.
 
 
December 1994
The new LS 400 is designated Best of What's New by Popular Science.
November 1994
The redesigned second-generation LS 400 goes on sale.
 
 
July 1994
Lexus is ranked as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction StudySM for the fourth straight year and as the Best Overall Carline in Sales Satisfaction for the third time in four years.
May 1994
Lexus sweeps the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS),SM with the Best Overall Carline ranking.
 
 
February 1994
Lexus is ranked as the Best Overall Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Performance Study,SM reflecting satisfaction after three years of ownership.
July 1993
For the third year in a row, Lexus is ranked as the #1 Carline in the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study.SM
 
 
June 1993
The LS 400 is named the Best Import Car for 1993 by The Robb Report.
 April 1993
Al-Sayer launched GS 300 in Kuwait
 
January 1993
Lexus introduces its first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300. The SC 300 is named to the Car and Driver 10Best list and to Automobile Magazine's All-Star list.
 
 
 
September 1992
A freshened LS 400 appears with more than 50 changes, many as a direct response to dealer and customer requests.
July 1992
Lexus again tops the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction StudySM as the #1 Carline, and the Sales Satisfaction StudySM as the Best Overall Carline.
 
 
March 1992
Motor Trend and the Motoring Press Association name the SC 400 Import Car of the Year.
January 1992
The SC 400 and ES 300 are named Automobile Magazine All-Stars, and SC 400 a Car and Driver 10Best. Lexus outsells BMW and Mercedes-Benz to become the number-one luxury import.
 
 
September 1991
The ES 300 replaces the ES 250.