When it was created in 1990, most Lexus models were very close in style to their Toyota counterparts. At one time, the first Japanese manufacturer followed the path of his compatriot Then Honda with Acura Nissan from Infiniti. Start a a new premium brand, in the booming American market. The mid-size sedan ES did not hide its family connection with the Toyota Camry. Ditto for the 1992 SC coupe, a Toyota Soarer replica. Over the years, the group gradually declined more importance for differentiating its two brands. However, there are still a few more recent examples (GX/Prado, LX/Land-Cruiser, Auris/CT, etc.). But there was also unique creations, which we have not seen in Toyota. As Supercar LFAwhere RC and LC coupes and convertibles.

SUVs, reliability

Lexus won its bet because After 30 years, it is the healthiest Japanese premium brand. Compared to its rivals Acura and Infiniti, which sell almost nothing except in the United States and the Persian Gulf. Today it is a sign well established in our landscapewhich happened is distinguished by a large number of SUVs, and its unfailing reliability. From the small UX to the large RX, from the NX crossover to the large GX and LX 4X4s, its range is very wide! This year the brand will even launch for the first time her the first 100% electric model (conceived and designed as such from the start): RZ. The European Lexus range currently starts with UX, B-segment crossover, which is based on a shortened Toyota Corolla platform. Lexus has even bigger (or smaller, for that matter?) ambitions. Suggest a even a smaller model than UX. It would be cousin to the Toyota Yaris Cross, except it will be 100% electric.

Is a mini-electric crossover coming?

These are our Japanese colleagues from Bestcar.jp magazine who received this information. Lexus will work on entry level modelto give indirect descent to the old Hybrid CT (2010-2020). This small crossover will be based on Toyota’s new e-TNGA platform. Shorter than the Yaris Cross, it will have two battery sizes: to choose from 50 or 60 kWh. Enough to lower the electric bill compared to the larger (and more expensive) UX and RZ. His autonomy can go beyond the limits 400 kilometers. According to the magazine’s very accurate sketches, it won’t just be an “updated” Yaris Cross. The design feels much more personal and well-differentiated in a typical Lexus style. Real NX on sale! There is no date of market entry and even a presentation of this model still known.