This is good news for the brand following a less than perfect year amid recall issues for it and sister brand Toyota.
Lexus also achieved the top ranking in three out of the study's four categories: Quality and Reliability; Appeal; and Service Satisfaction. Its total index score of 846 was up 12 on last year's results, placing it 57 points ahead of the industry average.
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