Is Lexus sold outside the US?
Yes. Lexus is sold outside the United States in many markets around the world.
Across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, the luxury brand maintains official showrooms and authorized dealer networks. Its approach blends imports, regional partnerships, and, in some markets, local assembly to bring hybrids and luxury SUVs to customers abroad.
Global footprint
The Lexus brand is present well beyond North America, with official networks designed to serve diverse regulatory environments, consumer preferences, and tax regimes. The company uses a mix of regional subsidiaries, authorized dealers, and importer partners to deliver vehicles and aftersales service across multiple continents.
Regions with official networks outside the US
- Europe and the United Kingdom
- Asia-Pacific (including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia)
- The Americas (Canada, Mexico, and many Latin American markets)
- Middle East and Africa
- China (official channels for imported Lexus vehicles with a growing local distribution presence)
Across these regions, Lexus emphasizes its hybrid and luxury SUV lineup, supported by local service and warranty networks to meet regional customer expectations.
How Lexus sells abroad
To reach customers outside the United States, Lexus relies on a layered distribution system that varies by market. The main components include official regional subsidiaries, authorized dealers, imported models, and a network of aftersales services.
- Official regional subsidiaries and authorized dealers that handle sales, service, and branding
- Importers and partner networks that align with local regulations and consumer demand
- Product mix tailored to region, with emphasis on hybrids and electrified models where regulations incentivize it
- After-sales service, warranty coverage, and maintenance networks to ensure customer trust
These elements shape how customers in different countries access Lexus products, schedule service, and participate in the brand’s electrification push.
Notable markets and dynamics
Europe
Europe remains a mature and important region for Lexus, with ongoing demand for hybrids and premium SUVs. The network across Western and Northern Europe supports a broad model lineup and servicing infrastructure.
- Strong uptake of hybrid and electrified models (e.g., NX, RX variants)
- Continued expansion of showroom and service coverage to new markets
- Adaptation to regional incentives and regulatory standards for low-emission vehicles
European markets continue to influence Lexus’s electrification strategy and dealer-network investments.
China
China is a strategic growth area for Lexus, with official channels for imported models and an expanding distribution network aimed at increasing accessibility and awareness among Chinese consumers.
- Imported Lexus models through official channels, with ongoing network expansion
- Considerations for future local assembly to improve pricing and competitiveness
- Focus on premium SUVs and hybrid offerings aligned with local demand
China’s market development remains a priority in Lexus’s global strategy, balancing import strength with expansion of local distribution.
Australia and the Americas
Beyond the U.S., Australia and the wider American region show stable interest in Lexus, particularly in SUVs and hybrids, supported by robust dealer networks and aftersales service.
- Australia and New Zealand: consistent SUV/hybrid demand and established dealer footprints
- Canada and Mexico: growing luxury-vehicle presence with expanding service networks
- Latin America: rising interest in premium hybrid models and luxury offerings
These markets illustrate Lexus’s ability to adapt its product and service strategy to regional preferences outside North America.
Summary
Lexus operates as a truly global luxury brand, with official sales and service networks spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. Its international approach combines regional subsidiaries, authorized dealers, and import arrangements, with a growing emphasis on electrified models to meet local regulations and consumer demand. For buyers outside the United States, Lexus offers a broad showroom network, local service support, and access to its hybrid and premium SUV lineup.
