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Old 06-02-09, 03:52 AM
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Yesterday I was in the neighborhood of my dealer and stopped to have lunch with him, chit/chat and make sure with an all gas model 2010, my cell phone would work with the new nav system (it does). I had thought they all came from Japan but some of the new 2010's are manufactured in Cambridge Ontario. But the hybrids will 'ALL' come from the new plant in Japan.

Still holding that ketchup bottle upside down ANTICIPATION
It's hard to wait but 450h is on the way.
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Its been that way, all RX since midway through the 1st gen(?) are made in Canada with the exceptions of the H.
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Originally Posted by mikez
Its been that way, all RX since midway through the 1st gen(?) are made in Canada with the exceptions of the H.
I just assumed since my 03 RX300 was made in Japan. And it 'is' screwed together the right way. Oh well, I'm happy that my 450h will come from the new plant in Japan. Now if next month will just get here.....
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Does one of news say Toyota realize the importance to build the plants outsides J? They spent too much money on "transporting" vehicles from J to destinations.



Now, they have to make Cambridge plant build the high-quality vehicles, and make sure their plants in J do the same things.

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http://www.toyota-kyushu.com/english/info/history.html

http://www.lexus.com/about/corporate/manufacturing.html

In 1989, Lexus began building vehicles in Japan. Its Canadian plant, the first plant outside of Japan, opened in September 2003, located in the province of Ontario. Currently, Lexus has four facilities operating in Japan.

About Our Newest Facility

Cambridge, Ontario, is home to the first Lexus manufacturing plant in North America. It produces the RX luxury sport utility vehicle, the best selling SUV Lexus ever built.

The Cambridge facility is unique in its resemblance to a Lexus dealership, rather than a typical automotive plant. The first RX produced in this facility is on display in the showroom, surrounded by polished wood floors and ceiling-high glass–an impressive setting that reminds all employees to take pride in their craftsmanship.

No matter where a Lexus is built, one thing remains constant: The idea that every step of the production process should reflect the Pursuit of Perfection. As of today, this Cambridge facility has earned seven J.D. Power and Associates plant-quality awards, including four gold awards.

Model Production Location
LS Tahara
LS Hybrid Tahara
GS Tahara
GS Hybrid Tahara
ES Kyushu
IS Kyushu and Tahara
IS F Tahara
SC Kanto Jidosha
LX Araco
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RX Kyushu and Cambridge, Ontario
RX Hybrid Kyushu
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Originally Posted by mikez
Its been that way, all RX since midway through the 1st gen(?) are made in Canada with the exceptions of the H.
Not so... My 2010 RX Sports Package is made in Japan.

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http://www.racerchicks.com/news/ALexus_01.html
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Originally Posted by BillON1
Not so... My 2010 RX Sports Package is made in Japan.

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Welcome to the forum.



Be honest to you, I wasn't really paying attention to this when selecting the car. If the Sport pkg RX is from J, I should really buy it although the discount is only 2K off.

Thanks for your info.
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The first group of 2010 RXs were built in Japan... It had nothing to do with any special orders e.g sports pkg..
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Originally Posted by mikez
Its been that way, all RX since midway through the 1st gen(?) are made in Canada with the exceptions of the H.
My '03 RX300 was the last one at Lexus of New Orleans. Built in Japan.
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all rx300s were built in japan. the rx350 was the first model built in canada
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Originally Posted by RXSF
all rx300s were built in japan. the rx350 was the first model built in canada
RX330 was the first one actually if you read the article on the link I posted.
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lol sorry didnt read it
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Agreed the 330 was the first lexus made outside of Japan at the cambridge facility.
All depends on what options are ordered and your location for which location you get yours from.
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my lexus rx350 is also made in JAPAN just check the vin before u buy it


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