What is the difference between Toyota and Lexus?

Lexus and Toyota are both automotive brands that are owned by the Toyota Motor Company. However, there are a number of key differences between the two brands. Toyota mostly manufactures entry-level trucks, cars, and SUVs to a broader market, while Lexus manufactures luxury cars and SUVs for sale to the more high-end market.

When did the Lexus come out?

The Lexus brand was first established in 1989. This year marked the release of the first two Lexus vehicles for sale - the Lexus LS 400 and the Lexus ES 250.

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#6 - 10 Best Luxury Cars for 2021
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RepairPal gave Lexus an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus 3rd out of 33 among all car brands. This rating is based on an average across all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Cost

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on all Lexus models is $435, compared to an average of $591 across all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset. This includes both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs.

Frequency

According to RepairPal, Lexus owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.2 times across all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Severity

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 5% across all Lexus models, compared to an average of 11% for all the models RepairPal considered in its dataset.

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