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CT is derived from the English words "Creative Touring".

ES is derived from the English words "Executive Sedan".

GS is derived from the English words "Grand touring Sedan".

GS is derived from the English words "Grand touring Sedan".
"F" is derived from "Fuji International Speedway". Fuji International Speedway is a circuit in Japan where F1 and Grand Touring Car races, etc. are held.

GX is derived from the English words "Ground Crossover".

HS is derived from the English words "Harmonious Sedan".

IS is derived from the English words "Intelligent Sport Sedan".

IS is derived from the English words "Intelligent Sport Sedan".
"F" is derived from "Fuji International Speedway". Fuji International Speedway is a circuit in Japan where F1 and Grand Touring Car races, etc. are held.

LC is derived from the English words "Luxury Coupe".
LC is also given a meaning "Lexus Challenge".

LFA is derived from "Lexus F-Sports Apex", which means "Apex" of lexus premium sports bland "F"series. Apex means like top. And the concept model of this car is named after the initials of "Lexus Future Advance".

LM is derived from the English words "Luxury Mover".

LS is derived from the English words "Luxury Sedan".

LX is derived from the English words "Luxury Crossover".

LY is derived from the English words "Luxury Yacht".

NX is derived from the English words "Nimble Crossover".
Nimble means like "move quickly and easily".

RC is derived from the English words "Radical Coupe".
Radical means like "advanced, interested, new".

RX is derived from the English words "Radiant Crossover".
Radiant means like "shining, bright".

SC is derived from the English words "Sports Coupe".

UX is derived from the English words "Urban Crossover".

Basically, the name of the LEXUS cars consists of the above two letters and three-digit number. There are exceptions such as LFA and ISF where the numbers are not given.
In the case of an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car, the engine displacement is represented by a three-digit number. In the case of a hybrid car, the engine displacement equivalent to the same power is represented by a three-digit number. In addition, the initial "h" for hybrid is added after the three digits.

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