Lexus History

Lexus is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

• True

• False

Lexus was launched in Japan in 1989.

• True

• False

Lexus originated from a corporate project to develop a new premium sedan, code-named F1, which began in 1983

• True

• False

How many Prototypes were built while innovating the first Lexus Vehicle (LS 400)?

• More than 10 prototype vehicles.

• Less than 200 prototype vehicles.

• More than 300 prototype vehicles.

• More than 400 prototype vehicles.

Over 1,400 engineers and 2,300 technicians rise to develop Lexus first brand vehicle.

• True.

• False

The LS 460, the fourth-generation of the Lexus flagship sedan, were launched and featured the world’s first eight-speed automatic transmission.

• True.

• False.

The original Lexus slogan, developed was:

• “The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection.”

• "he Pursuit of Perfection."

• "Amazing in Motion."

• "Experience Amazing."

At developing Lexus, Toyota researchers visited the U.S. to conduct focus groups and market research on luxury consumers. During that time, several F1 designers rented a home in Laguna Beach, California, to observe the lifestyles and tastes of American upper class consumers.

• True.

• False.

What was the engine used on the first Lexus (LS 400) vehicle?

• 1UR-FE

• 1LR-GUE

• 1UZ-FE

• 1FZ-FE

The 1st ever Lexus vehicle to be manufactured outside Japan was:

• ES 300.

• SC 400.

• RX 300.

• LS 400.