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It takes a lot for a new car brand to reach the upper echelon of name recognition and respect. That’s particularly true in the luxury segment, which pays particular tribute to decades of hard-earned reputation. But Lexus, which launched its first vehicle in 1989, is routinely mentioned in the same breath as luxury juggernaut Mercedes-Benz — whose first automobile hit the streets more than a century before.

Lexus is the luxury division of Japanese carmaker Toyota. Its products include a mix of Lexus-specific models — such as the IS, GS, and LS sedans and the RC and LC coupes — and those that keep prices down by sharing some mechanical components with Toyota vehicles. Both types of Lexus enjoy an enviable record for build quality reliability, along with sumptuous cabin trim and quiet rides. The flagship LS, which launched the Lexus brand, scored instant attention for its refinement and relative value. Lexus further secured a place in American driveways when it introduced America’s first luxury crossover SUV, the 1999 RX; the RX is the brand’s best-seller to this day.

While Lexus is best known for comfort and quietness, the latest Lexus models have boiled in an extra degree of dynamic style and substance alike. While the IS, ,for example, has been a sports sedan since its debut in 2000, even traditionally relaxed Lexuses like the ES and LS sedans now feature greatly improved handling composure. And every Lexus now wears the brand’s big, proud “spindle” grille, which sets the s,tage for the flowing lines that spread back along the vehicles’ bodies. At the same time, Lexus has a wide array of gas-electric hybrids in its lineup — seven as of this writing, including fuel-sippers like the UX 250h subcompact crossover but also performance cars like the LC 500h coupe.

Lexus v,ehicles wear alphanumeric names that don’t conform to a pattern like some brands’. Just know that the numbers following each model’s name roughly indicate its engine size — for example, the Lexus LX 570 has a 5.7-liter engine while the Lexus UX 200 has a 2.0-liter one. Like many luxury brands, though, Lexus adjusts its formula to account for small-displacement engines with power boosted by turbochargers or electric motors.