Editing Lexus (section)

==Automobiles==

===Vehicle lineup===
{{further|List of Lexus vehicles}}
The global Lexus lineup features sedans of different size classes, including the [[Compact executive car|compact]] [[Lexus IS|IS]] model, [[Mid-size car|mid-size]] [[Lexus ES|ES]] models, and the [[Full-size car|full-size]] [[Lexus LS|LS]]. The 2-door coupe range consists of the [[Lexus RC|RC]] and the [[Lexus LC|LC]]. Former convertibles include the [[Lexus SC|SC]] and IS C models. Sport-utility vehicles range in size from the subcompact [[Lexus UX|UX]], compact [[Lexus NX|NX]] and mid-size [[Lexus RX|RX]] crossovers, to the full-size [[Lexus GX|GX]] and [[Lexus LX|LX]], the discontinued [[Lexus HS|HS]] and [[Lexus GS|GS]], and variants of the IS, ES, LS, RC, LC, LBX, UX, NX, RX, TX and LM.<ref name=plant/> The F marque line formerly produced a variant of the IS, GS and the [[Lexus LFA|LFA]] and currently produces a variant of the RC coupe.<ref name=plant/>

===F marque===
{{Further-text|[[Lexus F]] and [[Lexus F#F Sport|Lexus F-Sport]]}}
[[File:Lexus F-division logo.png|thumb|upright=0.9|[[Lexus F]] marque emblem|alt=Logo in the shape of the letter 'F'.]]
Lexus produces its highest-performance models under its F marque division.<ref name=F/> The name refers to Flagship and [[Fuji Speedway]] in Japan, whose first corner, 27R, inspired the shape of the "''F''" emblem.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/EE775C71EC94A9A5CA257300001FC985 |title=IS-F, TRD power-plays |date=21 June 2007 |publisher=GoAuto |last1=Pettendy |first1=Marton |last2=Martin |first2=Terry |access-date=27 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906221018/https://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/EE775C71EC94A9A5CA257300001FC985 |archive-date=6 September 2008}}</ref> F marque models are developed by the Lexus Vehicle Performance Development Division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.automotorevue.cz/auto/svezli-jsme-se/lexus-is-f-japonsky-expres.html|title=Lexus IS F-Japonský expres|work=Automotorevue|access-date=1 October 2010|date=28 June 2008|language=cs|archive-date=7 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007064809/http://www.automotorevue.cz/auto/svezli-jsme-se/lexus-is-f-japonsky-expres.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The first F marque model, the IS F, went on sale in 2007, followed by the LFA in 2009.<ref name=bwl/> A related [[Lexus F#F Sport|F-Sport]] performance trim level and factory-sanctioned accessory line is available for standard Lexus models such as the IS 250 and IS 350.<ref name="Ramsey"/> The F-Sport trim level commonly includes cosmetic upgrades to the exterior and interior, and in some vehicles, mechanical upgrades such as an adaptive variable suspension.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.autoweek.com/drives/a1934296/2014-lexus-drive-review/|title=2014 Lexus IS drive review|last=Vettraino|first=J.P.|access-date=24 May 2021|date=24 March 2013|newspaper=AutoWeek|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525202103/https://www.autoweek.com/drives/a1934296/2014-lexus-drive-review/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2013-lexus-ls-first-look/|title=First Look: 2013 Lexus LS|last=McCausland|first=Evan|publisher=Automobile Magazine|date=31 July 2012|access-date=24 May 2021|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525202045/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2013-lexus-ls-first-look/|url-status=live}}</ref> F-Sport succeeded an earlier in-house tuning effort, the [[Toyota Racing Development|TRD]]-based L-Tuned, which had offered performance packages on the IS and GS sedans in the early 2000s (decade).<ref>{{cite news |last=O'Dell |first=John |title=Toyota Turns Its Tuners Loose on the Lexus |work=The Los Angeles Times |date=23 February 2000}}</ref><ref>{{Harvnb|Long|2001|pp=186}}</ref>

Additions to the performance F Sport marque include the Lexus RC F Sport and Lexus GS F Sport and Lexus LS F Sport.<ref>{{cite web|title=The philosophy of Lexus 'F' models|url=http://blog.lexus.co.uk/2014/02/the-philosophy-of-lexus-f-models/|website=Lexus UK Blog|publisher=Lexus Blog|access-date=11 February 2015|archive-date=20 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420063334/http://blog.lexus.co.uk/2014/02/the-philosophy-of-lexus-f-models/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Model nomenclature===
Lexus production models are named [[alphanumeric]]ally using two-letter designations followed by three digits. The first letter indicates relative status in the Lexus model range ([[ranking]]),<ref name=lnam>{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2004/09/07/pf/autos/car_name_decoder/|title=Car name decoder|date=11 September 2004|publisher=CNN|access-date=1 February 2009|last=Valdes-Dapena|first=Peter|archive-date=26 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426132013/https://money.cnn.com/2004/09/07/pf/autos/car_name_decoder/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the second letter refers to [[car body style]] or type<ref name=lnam/> (e.g. LS for 'luxury sedan'). The three digits commonly indicate [[engine displacement]] in liters multiplied by a factor of one hundred (e.g. 350 for a 3.5 L engine),<ref name=lnam/> except in the case of turbocharged and hybrid vehicles, for which the digits correspond to the displacement of a [[naturally aspirated engine]] with equivalent output (on hybrids, the three digits refer to the combined gasoline-electric output).<ref name=hyh/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5229039&page=1|access-date=24 May 2021|date=24 June 2008|publisher=USA Today|title=Test Drive: You will pay a lot, but Lexus 600h delivers|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525202554/https://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5229039&page=1|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/08/lexus-renames-its-models-because-bigger-is-better.html|last=Siu|first=Jason|access-date=24 May 2021|date=31 August 2017|publisher=AutoGuide|title=Lexus Renames Turbo IS and GS Because Bigger Is Better » AutoGuide.com News|archive-date=25 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525202553/https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/08/lexus-renames-its-models-because-bigger-is-better.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A space is used between the letters and numbers. The same letter may be used differently depending on the model; 'S' can refer to 'sedan'<ref name=lnam/> or 'sport'<ref name=nihon>{{cite web|url=http://www.nihoncar.com/en/review-292-Lexus+IS250+Test+Drive,+HDTV.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603165332/http://www.nihoncar.com/en/review-292-Lexus%2BIS250%2BTest%2BDrive%2C%2BHDTV.html |archive-date=3 June 2009 |title=Lexus IS250 Test Drive |publisher=Nihoncar.com |date=6 August 2006 |access-date=1 February 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> (e.g. in LS and SC), while 'X' refers to '[[sport utility vehicle|luxury utility vehicle]]' or SUV.<ref name=lnam/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/feb2007/bw20070214_857806.htm |title=Sales of Foreign Autos Climb |work=BusinessWeek |date=14 February 2007 |access-date=1 February 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101126140347/http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/feb2007/bw20070214_857806.htm |archive-date=26 November 2010}}</ref> For certain models, a [[lower case]] letter placed after the alphanumeric designation indicates powerplant type ('h' for hybrid, 'd' for diesel, 't' for turbocharged),<ref name=ukh/> while [[capital letter]](s) placed at the end indicates a class subtype (e.g. 'L' for long-wheelbase,<ref name=lown/> 'C' for coupe, 'AWD' for [[all-wheel drive]]). On F marque models, the two-letter designation and the letter 'F' are used with no numbers or hyphens (e.g. IS F).<ref name=ukh/>