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In December 1989, shortly after the LS 400's launch, Lexus ordered a voluntary recall of the 8,000 vehicles sold so far, based upon two customer complaints over defective wiring and an overheated brake light. All vehicles were serviced within 20 days, and the incident helped establish Lexus' customer service reputation.
Balance was a 1989 television advertisement for the Lexus LS 400, which also introduced the luxury car make Lexus to American television audiences. [1] [2] It was created by Team One, a unit of Saatchi & Saatchi. The ad was designed to promote the engineering attributes of the LS 400, Lexus's flagship sedan. [3]
The 4.0 L (3,969 cc; 242.2 cu in) all-alloy 1UZ-FE debuted in 1989 in the first generation Lexus LS 400/Toyota Celsior and the engine was progressively released across a number of other models in the Toyota/Lexus range.
1989–1994 Lexus LS400 (1UZ-FE) 1994–2000 Lexus LS400 (1UZ-FE) 2000–2006 Lexus LS430 (3UZ-FE) USF Platform (1UR-FSE engine) 2006–present Lexus LS460 (USF40) 2008–present Lexus LS460 AWD (USF45) 2006–present Lexus LS460L (USF41) 2008–present Lexus LS460L AWD (USF46) UVF Platform (2UR-FSE engine) 2007–present Lexus LS600h (Hybrid ...
1989 LS 400 sedan was the first Lexus model. Theories of the etymology of the Lexus name have suggested it is the combination of the words "luxury" and "elegance", [ 26 ] and that it is an acronym for "luxury exports to the U.S." [ 26 ] According to Team One interviews, the brand name has no specific meaning and simply evokes a luxurious and ...
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This list dates back to the start of production in 1989 for the 1990 model year, when Lexus was founded as the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corporation. Vehicle designations on production vehicles indicate class and powertrain size.
The first F-segment car from an Asian manufacturer for an outside market was the 1989 Lexus LS400. Before the debut of luxury orientated Japanese manufacturers such as Lexus or Infiniti, most flagship models were limited for Japan only. Examples included the Toyota Century and Nissan President.