Does BMW make Lexus?
BMW does not make Lexus. Lexus is Toyota Motor Corporation’s luxury vehicle division, while BMW is a separate German automaker. The two brands have explored joint technology in the past, but Lexus vehicles are not produced by BMW.
Who makes Lexus and where is it produced?
Lexus is owned by Toyota and operates as its premium brand. Toyota manufactures Lexus models in its own global network of plants, with production sites in Japan and North America. The exact plant for a given model varies by generation and market. In short, Lexus is built by Toyota, not by BMW.
What is the nature of the relationship between BMW and Toyota/Lexus?
In the 2010s, Toyota and BMW announced a broad technology-sharing partnership covering areas such as hybrid systems, fuel-cell technology, and lightweight engineering. They co-developed the Toyota Supra (A90) and the BMW Z4, sharing platforms and, in the case of the Supra, using a BMW-supplied engine. These collaborations were about technology and product development, not about BMW manufacturing Lexus or taking ownership of the Lexus brand.
Where do Lexus models come from in practice?
Most Lexus models come from Toyota’s manufacturing footprint, which includes facilities in Japan and North America. The choice of plant depends on the model and market, but Lexus remains Toyota-produced rather than BMW-produced.
Summary
No, BMW does not make Lexus. Lexus remains Toyota’s luxury brand, produced by Toyota’s factories around the world. The only notable connection between the two companies is a historical technology-sharing partnership that produced joint projects like the Supra and Z4, not a transfer of production or brand ownership.
