Born not from fanfare but from a secretive Toyota project codenamed F1 in 1983, Lexus arrived in 1989 with the ambitious goal of redefining luxury. The LS 400, its debut sedan, stunned the world with its smoothness, technology, and quiet power, challenging established names like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Success was swift. Within months, Lexus became the top-selling premium import brand in the US, praised for its unwavering quality and exceptional customer service. This success wasn't a fluke. It stemmed from meticulous attention to detail, with engineers even studying how water droplets flowed on car surfaces to achieve the perfect paint finish. Lexus introduced the ES sedan and SC coupe in the early 1990s and later expanded into SUVs and hybrids. Their bold design language, exemplified by the iconic spindle grille, became a hallmark.
Towing data
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the towing weights provided on this website are accurate, we always recommend checking the vehicle logbook (V5) for the official towing capacity. We accept no responsibility if the towing weights provided on this website are incorrect.
*Unbraked towing capacity is the maximum your vehicle can tow if the trailer you are towing has no brakes.
**Braked towing capacity is the maximum your vehicle can tow if the trailer you are towing has its own brakes. This figure is always almost higher than the unbraked amount.