I'm seeing most RX's on dealer's lot having VIN that's starting with a '2' so that's probably Canada.

However, the one I bought which is not yet at port has a VIN starting with a 'J' (Japan) .. what gives ??

 

Wow... I'm jealous. I would love one made in Japan. I've been told roughly 95% are being made in Canada and 5% are being made in Japan... So you are certainly one of the few.

 

supraken, Lexus started building the RX in Canada back in 2003. Probably explains why they're on the lot already. Trip from Japan takes a month.

 

Is it safe to assume that none of the RXs go via port, unless specifically mfged in Japan. CA version usually get trucked down right?

In regards to OP order. Is it by chance a Hybrid? I know that CA mfgs hybrids but maybe due to allocation issues this was a JP mfged one?

 

Mine is a 350, not a hybrid.

If it was some specific variant like a hybrid or Fsport it would make more sense.

Oh well, not complaining