Lexus Explains What Each Of Its Model Designations Means
Lexus UK gives us a quick rundown of its model range and the real meaning behind those letters so you have something to talk about at parties.
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Lexus UK supposedly published the meaning behind each of the models in the Lexus lineup.
There are confirmations of meanings that we all know but there also a number of surprises.
If you do not wish to read through the whole article, here is the summary.
CT: Creative Touring
ES: Executive Sedan, the smaller version of the flagship model
GS: Grand Sedan, the name represents its position as the middle child in Lexus' lineup
GX: Grand Crossover (even though this is not a crossover), the name represents its position as the middle child in Lexus' lineup
IS: Intelligent Sports
LC: Luxury Coupe
LFA: Lexus Future Advance (as concept vehicle), Lexus F-Sports Apex (as production vehicle)
LS: Luxury Sedan
LX: Luxury Crossover (even though this is not a crossover, some importers use Luxury Four Wheel Drive)
LY: Luxury Yacht
NX: Nimble Crossover, named so to represent the vehicle's smaller size
RC: Radical Coupe
RX: Radiant Crossover
SC: Sports Coupe
UX: Urban Crossover
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