Lexus has sold 327,838 vehicles worldwide in the first six months of 2018, representing a 7% increase over last year. Let’s break down the volume by region:
| Country | Approximate Sales | % Change vs. 2017 |
| North America | 147,000 | ≃0% |
| China (+ Hong Kong) | 69,000 | +14% |
| Europe | 39,000 | +7% |
| Japan | 33,000 | +50% |
| Middle East | 15,000 | -13% |
| East Asia | 16,000 | +21% |
While sales have remained flat in North America and dipped in the Middle East, every other part of the world is on the upswing. Most impressive is the 50% jump in Japan, where the LS sedan, LC coupe, and the release of the LX SUV have made a major impact.
The global disinterest in sedans continues to hurt Lexus, as their lineup is light on crossover options. That said, the RX is a dominant force worldwide with 88,369 units sold, accounting for nearly 27% of all Lexus sales.
Projected out, Lexus could see global sales reach a record-setting 684,000 vehicles this year, a number that will only be boosted by the introduction of the seventh-generation ES sedan.
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