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==Lexus ES 250/300==
 
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|title=Lexus
===1991===
 
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|image=[[File:LEXUS.jpg]]
The first Lexus ES ever made was the ES 250. Almost 18,000 units were produced through until July 5, 1991.
 
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|type=Division of Toyota Motor Corporation
===1992===
 
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|foundeddate=1989
The ES 250 was replaced by a new ES 300 in 1992. It has been a success since its introduction. It competed with the Infiniti J30, the Mazda Millenia and 929, and the BMW 3-series. There was one trim level and only one body style, a 4-door sedan.
 
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|country=Japan
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|areasserved=Japan<br>United States<br>Canada<br>United Kingdom
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|products=Luxury cars<br>Sport utility vehicles
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==Car models==
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{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
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!Name
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!Model years
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!Type
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|[[Lexus ES 250/300]]
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|1990-2001
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Lexus LS 400]]
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|1990-2000
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Lexus SC 300/400]]
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|1992-2000
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|[[Coupe]]
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|-
 
|[[Lexus GS 300/400]]
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|1993-2005
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Lexus LX 450/470]]
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|1996-2007
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|[[Sport Utility]]
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|-
 
|[[Lexus RX 300]]
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|1999-2003
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|[[Sport Utility]]
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|}
   
The ES 300 had often been regarded as an gussied-up Camry, but there were differences beyond the obvious, it has always handled better than a Camry, even the Camry SE with performance-oriented suspension. It also had a more controlled ride with less vibration and harshness than any Camry, and the Camry's ride was considered quite good. The ES 300's advantage came from the tuning of specific bushings, additional sound deadening, and gas-pressurized shock absorbers.
 
 
Not many changes were made for 1993.
 
===1994===
 
For the 1994 model year, the ES 300 got an all-new aluminum V6 shared with the Toyota Camry, which was revised for '95 with lower emissions.
 
===1995===
 
Significant changes occurred for 1995. The front fascia and foglights had been revised, the round projector beams were changed to rectangular quartz-halogens, and a new grille incorporated. Minor suspension changes were made to damp suspension noise and vibration even more. Steering stability was increased through use of new bushings. Taillight lenses were revised.
 
 
Standard were electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission and air conditioning, power steering and power 4-wheel discs with ABS, power windows and seat, tinted glass and a comprehensive sound system. A power moonroof, leather upholstery, sound system upgrades and special paints were among the few options.
 
 
Two new colors were added in 1996 for the ES 300.
 
===1997===
 
Redesigned and nicknamed the XV20, the ES 300 was upgraded to contain 200 horsepower.
 
 
<gallery>
 
92lexuses300.jpg|1992-1993 Lexus ES 300 4-door sedan
 
92lexuses3002.jpg
 
94lexuses300.jpg|1994 Lexus ES 300 4-door sedan
 
95lexuses300.jpg|1995 Lexus ES 300 4-door sedan
 
96lexuses300.jpg|1996 Lexus ES 300 4-door sedan
 
</gallery>
 
==Lexus LS 400==
 
{{Main|Lexus LS 400}}
 
 
==Lexus SC 300/400==
 
===1992===
 
The first 2-door coupes from Lexus, called the SC 300 and SC 400, were introduced in 1992. It broadened the range of competitors to include BMW 840i and 325, Cadillac Eldorado and Lincoln Mark VIII, Mercedes-Benz E320, Jaguar XJS, Buick Riviera and Acura Legend LS coupe.
 
===1995===
 
Equipped with a manual transmission, the SC 300 used a 6-cylinder engine shared with the GS 300 and Toyota Supra for 1995. SC 400 got its additional power from the new LS 400's V8, but otherwise had no major changes.
 
 
Both coupes shared the same body/chassis with different suspension tuning to accommodate the different engines. Additionally, the SC 400 had items of standard equipment that were options on the 300, leather upholstery, driver's seat memory, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Both cars had optional traction control.
 
 
The automatic transmission was an SC 300 option, standard on the SC 400. The SC 300's manual gearbox was a pleasure to use, and added a dimension to its performance not found in many of its competitors. 
 
 
Because of the extreme curvature of the body side, hinging the doors has been a problem, so the doors wouldn't open as wide as some. The only visual cues to SC 300 versus SC 400 identity were the SC 400's small airdam, larger (and different pattern) wheels, and the badges on the back.
 
===1999===
 
Daytime running lights and a 6-disc CD player became standard for this model year. Both the SC 300 and SC 400 ended production on July 7, 2000.
 
 
<gallery>
 
92lexussc300.jpg|1992 Lexus SC 300
 
93lexussc400.jpg|1992-1993 Lexus SC 400
 
95lexussc300.jpg|1993-1995 Lexus SC 300
 
94lexussc400.jpg|1994 Lexus SC 400
 
95lexussc400.jpg|1995 Lexus SC 400
 
96lexussc300.jpg|1996 Lexus SC 300
 
96lexussc400.jpg|1996 Lexus SC 400
 
97lexussc300.jpg|1997 Lexus SC 300
 
97lexussc400.jpg|1997 Lexus SC 400 2-door coupe
 
98lexussc300.jpg|1998-1999 Lexus SC 300
 
98lexussc400.jpg|1998 Lexus SC 400
 
99lexussc400.jpg|1999 Lexus SC 400
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Lexus GS 300/400==
 
===1993===
 
The GS 300 had been positioned as a "luxury performance" sedan. Its swoopy styling (by Giorgetto Giugiaro's ItalDesign firm in Italy) set it apart from the rather conservative styling of the other Lexus sedans. Toyota further toyed with the design to make it their own. Lexus called the flowing shape "one-stroke form." 
 
 
The natural competitors of the GS 300 were the BMW 530, the Infiniti J30, the Acura Legend, and beginning in 1994, the new Oldsmobile Aurora and possibly the Chrysler LHS and Buick Riviera.
 
 
It had a basic inline 225-horsepower 6-cylinder dohc 24-valve engine as the SC 300 coupe and an all-independently sprung rear-drive chassis based on the LS 400. The engine featured Toyota's Acoustic Control Induction System, which varied the effective length of the intake manifold according to the engine speed and throttle opening and results in improved torque output throughout the engine's speed range.
 
 
An electronically controlled 4-speed automatic was the only available transmission. Speed-sensitive power steering and ABS with 4-wheel discs, power seats, windows, locks, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel, and a 225-watt stereo were also standard.
 
 
<gallery>
 
94lexusgs300.jpg|1994 Lexus GS 300 4-door sedan
 
95lexusgs300.jpg|1995 Lexus GS 300 4-door sedan
 
95lexusgs3002.jpg|Another 1995 Lexus GS 300
 
96lexusgs300.jpg|1996 Lexus GS 300 4-door sedan
 
96lexusgs3002.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
==Lexus LX 450/470==
 
===1996===
 
Lexus's first full-size SUV, the LX 450, rolled off the assembly line in late 1995 for the 1996 model year.
 
===1997===
 
The LX 450 was sold for not more than two years, before it got replaced by the new LX 470.
 
===1998===
 
The LX 470 featured a new body design and several more other improvements compared to the LX 450.
 
==Lexus RX 300==
 
===1999===
 
The first mid-size SUV from Lexus was the RX 300, designed to compete with the LX 470. This car had 4-speed automatic transmission, with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and 220 horsepower, and was available in two trim levels: 4x2 (front-wheel drive) or 4x4 (all-wheel drive). The RX 300 remained the same until 2000.
 
 
==Shipping prices==
 
==Shipping prices==
 
*'''$470 '''(1994 and early 1995 models)
 
*'''$470 '''(1994 and early 1995 models)
 
*'''$480 '''(1995 and early 1996 models)
 
*'''$480 '''(1995 and early 1996 models)
 
*'''$495 '''(1996-2000 models)
 
*'''$495 '''(1996-2000 models)
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Revision as of 14:26, 4 March 2020

Car models

Name Model years Type
Lexus ES 250/300 1990-2001 Sedan
Lexus LS 400 1990-2000 Sedan
Lexus SC 300/400 1992-2000 Coupe
Lexus GS 300/400 1993-2005 Sedan
Lexus LX 450/470 1996-2007 Sport Utility
Lexus RX 300 1999-2003 Sport Utility

Shipping prices

  • $470 (1994 and early 1995 models)
  • $480 (1995 and early 1996 models)
  • $495 (1996-2000 models)