Lexus LS US$1 billion, and premiered with a new V8 engine and numerous luxury features. The Lexus LS was intended from its inception for export markets, and the Lexus division was formed to market and service the vehicle internationally. The original LS 400 debuted to strong sales, and was largely responsible for the successful launch of the Lexus marque. Since the start of production, each generation of the Lexus LS has been manufactured in the Japanese city of Tahara, Aichi. The LS name stands for "Luxury Sedan". Some Lexus importers used the backronymic name, "Luxury Saloon". In August 1983, Toyota chairman Eiji
Toyota Brevis Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, ABS, and high intensity discharge HID headlamps. The Brevis was changed in April 2004 as the mesh grille design was adopted for the front grille. The models after December 2005 come with EMV (with color backing guide monitor & window shade corner monitor) and also a DVD voice navigation system for G-BOOK and NAVI.AI-SHIFT (not applicable for 4WD models.) Toyota Brevis The Toyota Brevis is a former mid-sized luxury sedan introduced in May 2001, that was sold only in Japan. Sales started in June, 2001. The Brevis was produced for seven years before being discontinued