Lexus’ August sales numbers are in, and it’s not that bad, considering the year so far:
| 2008 | 2007 | % Change | |
| IS250/350/F | 6,318 | 5,381 | 17.4 |
| ES350 | 7,881 | 8,646 | -8.8 |
| GS350/460/450h | 1,686 | 2,300 | -26.7 |
| SC430 | 187 | 298 | -37.2 |
| LS460/600h L | 1,772 | 3,164 | -44.0 |
| Total Cars | 17,844 | 19,789 | -9.8 |
| RX350/400h | 8,969 | 10,032 | -10.6 |
| GX470 | 1,720 | 2,157 | -20.3 |
| LX570 | 748 | 221 | 238.5 |
| Total Trucks | 11,437 | 12,410 | -7.8 |
| Total Sales | 29,281 | 32,199 | -9.1 |
After that 24.6% drop in July, any decrease that doesn’t hit double digits has to be viewed as a good thing. The 17.4% jump in IS sales is surprising, and would be immediately attributed to the US dealership Summer Sales Event, except the same sale happened last year. Must just be a hot month for the sporty sedan.
The LX 570 continues to be a mind-boggling success — I would have never expected so many to be sold. I suppose it’s just proof that there’s an exception to every rule.
[Source: Lexus]