Lexus October 2013 Sales Report

USA

Lexus USA has reported 22,719 total sales for October 2013, a 10.2% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown:

	MONTH			Year to Date (*DSR)
	2013	2012	% CHG*	2013	2012	% CHG*
CT	842	1,199	-32.4	12,282	14,811	‐17.1
HS	0	3	‐100.0	5	644	‐99.2
IS	3,570	2,116	62.5	25,630	23,223	10.4
ES	5,997	5,971	‐3.3	58,073	42,105	37.9
GS	1,293	1,521	‐18.1	15,548	17,538	‐11.3
LS	1,055	834	21.8	8,624	5,750	50.0
SC	0	0	NA	0	2	‐100.0
LFA	2	3	‐35.8	20	36	‐44.4
Total Cars	12,759	11,647	5.5	120,182	104,109	15.4
RX	7,979	6,928	10.9	81,258	73,976	9.8
GX	1,498	909	58.7	8,603	8,629	‐0.3
LX	483	366	27.1	3,436	4,126	‐16.7
Total Trucks	9,960	8,203	16.9	93,297	86,731	7.6
Total Sales	22,719	19,850	10.2	213,479	190,840	11.9

Please note, all percentages are calculated by the Daily Sales Rate (DSR), which takes into account the number of days in the month that dealerships could sell cars. October 2013 had 27 selling days, October 2012 had 26 selling days.

For the most part, it’s all positives for Lexus in October — the new IS had a good month, the ES & LS are continuing to set a strong pace, and the refreshed GX and the rest of SUV lineup showed excellent growth over last year.

The GS continues to struggle after a successful 2012, with sales dipping to 1,293. That said, the GS is also the oldest model in the lineup outside of the CTh, which is also struggling — I wonder if Lexus USA bringing in the GS 300h would do anything to boost sales?

[Source: Lexus USA]

Canada

Lexus Canada has sold 1,609 units, setting a record for the best October ever and making it three months in a row of record sales. Of special note, IS sales are up 117.3% and LS sales are up 155.6%.

[Source: Lexus Canada]