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1988–present[]

Lexus logo
Designer:  Hunter/Korobkin (symbol)
Dancer Fitzgerald Sample (wordmark)
Typography:  Custom
Launched:  January 1988 (reveal)
September 1, 1989 (launch)

Lexus was founded as Toyota's luxury division. Lippincott & Margulies was tasked with creating the name. Originally Alexis, this was changed early on so as to not have any resemblance to a person.


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