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When did Lexus release its first SUV in America?

When did the first Lexus SUV come out in the United States? I don’t think that Lexus is an American company, so I’m just curious about when they were introduced to the U.S. market.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Lexus released its first SUV in the United States in 1998. The vehicle in question was the
Lexus RX 300
, and it was met with roaring success. Eventually, the RX became Lexus’ top-selling model in the U.S.
Today, Lexus has five SUV models available on the U.S. market:
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