First Lexus Year

[Gator1991250]

In what year was the Lexus brand officially introduced into the United States. Not the first trade show or exhibition, but the first year Lexus was actually selling retail in the U.S.

Thank you.

[Steve]

Hi, first Lexus introduced to the United States was in 1989

[Gator1991250]

Thank you very much.

As a follow-up, since the first year of retail introduction was 1989, were the first Lexus cars marketed as model year 1989, 1990 or something else? I still have my 1990 ES 250 and I am curious as to whether it's part of the first U.S. imports.

Again, thank you very much.

[Gator1991250]

I should have mentioned that the driver's side door placard states it was manufactured in Japan in April 1990 with VIN JT8VV22T6L0118132. I can't read the pre-delivery service check stamp, but its first 1,000 mile service was conducted on 10/25/90 at Thompson Lexus of Doylestown, PA. Of course the car came with a 1990 Owner's Guide and a 1991 Owner's Manual. Hope that helps to narrow it down

[Gator1991250]

Well, I double checked the registration and mine is designated as a 1990. I assume that the Lexus marketing department would not have had designated any as a 1989 when they could use 1990. So, I think it's safe to conclude my Lexus is part of the first shipments to the United States.

Thanks again!