Lexus August 2018 Sales Report

Posted by Kevin on September 4th, 2018

USA

Lexus USA has reported 28,622 total sales for August 2018, a 7.1% decrease over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown:

MONTH Year to Date (*DSR)
2018 2017 % CHG* 2018 2017 % CHG*
CT 0 204 -100 4 4,572 -99.9
IS 2,231 2,445 -8.8 15,595 17,216 -9.9
RC 327 665 -50.8 2,335 4,286 -45.8
ES 4,686 6,404 -26.8 29,138 34,845 -16.8
GS 549 689 -20.3 4,707 4,894 -4.3
LS 923 413 123.5 6,004 2,670 123.8
LC 210 291 -28 1,392 1449 -4
LFA 0 0 0 2 1 99
Total Cars 8,926 11,111 -19.7 59,177 69,933 -15.8
NX 5,644 5,517 2.3 38,969 36,946 5.0
RX 10,875 10,391 4.7 70,706 66,760 5.4
GX 2,773 3336 -16.9 16,817 16,308 2.6
LX 404 446 -9.4 3,356 3,516 -5.0
Total Trucks 19,696 19,690 0.0 129,848 123,530 4.6
Total Sales 28,622 30,801 -7.1 189,025 193,463 -2.8

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. August 2018 had 27 selling days, August 2017 had 27 selling days.

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The performance specs of the hypothetical 2.4/2.5T is pretty easy to predict. The only question is what new design elements are used to improve the NVH so it can be a convincing replacement for the 2GR.
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The performance specs of the hypothetical 2.4/2.5T is pretty easy to predict. The only question is what new design elements are used to improve the NVH so it can be a convincing replacement for the 2GR.
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ssun30
The performance specs of the hypothetical 2.4/2.5T is pretty easy to predict. The only question is what new design elements are used to improve the NVH so it can be a convincing replacement for the 2GR.
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
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ssun30
The performance specs of the hypothetical 2.4/2.5T is pretty easy to predict. The only question is what new design elements are used to improve the NVH so it can be a convincing replacement for the 2GR.
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
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ssun30
The performance specs of the hypothetical 2.4/2.5T is pretty easy to predict. The only question is what new design elements are used to improve the NVH so it can be a convincing replacement for the 2GR.
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
Gecko
spwolf
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
Hoping this is true.
Gecko
spwolf
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
Hoping this is true.
Gecko
spwolf
not so sure it will replace 2GR... it will likely be an offering for markets that currently dont get V6 at all.
Hoping this is true.
S
Gecko
Hoping this is true.
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US and other markets never had V6 or it was very fringe.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
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Gecko
Hoping this is true.
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US and other markets never had V6 or it was very fringe.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
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Gecko
Hoping this is true.
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US and other markets never had V6 or it was very fringe.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
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spwolf
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US
Word. Us Americans like big, smooth engines with lots of cylinders.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
That's an interesting question, along with other issues such as weight and packaging once you figure in the extra parts required for the turbo. It turns out that the 2018 IS300 RWD (2.0t) weighs in at 3,583lb (1625kg) The IS350 (2GR) weighs only 11lb (5kg) more. I'd assume that the new powertrains would be similar in weight, though switching to GA-L will change the overall weight considerably.
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spwolf
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US
Word. Us Americans like big, smooth engines with lots of cylinders.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
That's an interesting question, along with other issues such as weight and packaging once you figure in the extra parts required for the turbo. It turns out that the 2018 IS300 RWD (2.0t) weighs in at 3,583lb (1625kg) The IS350 (2GR) weighs only 11lb (5kg) more. I'd assume that the new powertrains would be similar in weight, though switching to GA-L will change the overall weight considerably.
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spwolf
i dont think their target audience likes downsizing in the US
Word. Us Americans like big, smooth engines with lots of cylinders.

Now another thing is that it is likely cheaper to use V6 than 2.4l Turbo.
That's an interesting question, along with other issues such as weight and packaging once you figure in the extra parts required for the turbo. It turns out that the 2018 IS300 RWD (2.0t) weighs in at 3,583lb (1625kg) The IS350 (2GR) weighs only 11lb (5kg) more. I'd assume that the new powertrains would be similar in weight, though switching to GA-L will change the overall weight considerably.
Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
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Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
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Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
S
Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX... passenger cars are probably going to get it just to share costs, at least maybe for one more generation. I can see a good turbocharged 4 cylinder being fine in Camry, Avalon and ES, but those shopping for heavier vehicles that can tow and haul will certainly be looking for a V6.

Still to this day, 2GR-FKS is such a good engine that it's hard to beat for N/A reliability, smoothness, MPG and power. We are months away from 300HP V6 with Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD on ES/Camry/Avalon. Hard to argue with that for day-to-day driving, even for enthusiasts.

The only cars that are really asking for more than 300hp are heavy 4Runner, Tacoma, RX and GX.
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
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spwolf
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
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spwolf
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
C
spwolf
there is no reason for 4cly turbo to replace V6 in TMC sedans unless there is big upside to the MPG or Performance, which there isnt.

It is another story in other markets where more city driving, different taxes and fuel economy standards might prefer 4cly turbo.
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
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Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX...
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.

carguy420
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
I've found much the same. Most of the time I see only marginal improvements at best by downsizing. Another thing is that turbos seem to be more dependent on driving style and environmental conditions (traffic, terrain, weather, etc...) than NA motors, with the exception of high elevation and thin air.
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Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX...
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.

carguy420
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
I've found much the same. Most of the time I see only marginal improvements at best by downsizing. Another thing is that turbos seem to be more dependent on driving style and environmental conditions (traffic, terrain, weather, etc...) than NA motors, with the exception of high elevation and thin air.
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Gecko
In North America, V6 is going to be most important for 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, Sienna, base Tundra, RX, GX...
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.

carguy420
I prefer TMC to further improve the 2GR, if it's possible. (Or a V6 replacement for the 2GR)

Is downsizing from a V6 to a turbocharged 4 cylinder really effective in terms of improving fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions? Because the answers I found are all over the place.
I've found much the same. Most of the time I see only marginal improvements at best by downsizing. Another thing is that turbos seem to be more dependent on driving style and environmental conditions (traffic, terrain, weather, etc...) than NA motors, with the exception of high elevation and thin air.
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TheNerdyPotato
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.
i think he is referring to the leaked info where next LC is powered by V6tt and that is likely going to go into Tundra as well as LX.
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TheNerdyPotato
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.
i think he is referring to the leaked info where next LC is powered by V6tt and that is likely going to go into Tundra as well as LX.
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TheNerdyPotato
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.
i think he is referring to the leaked info where next LC is powered by V6tt and that is likely going to go into Tundra as well as LX.
Gecko
TheNerdyPotato
The Tundra dropped the 1GR V6 base engine several years ago. Also, has the GX ever featured a V6 engine in NA? I'm not against a new, spiffier, more efficient engine, but I do question the logic of including these 2 vehicles in this list.
V6 Tundra was dropped because it was just too weak and the 4.6L V8 was only a little more expensive. In the GX, that V8 is only adequate but quite old now and in need of an update. It makes less power than modern V6s.

If there was a newer turbo/twin turbo/naturally aspirated 6 cylinder that made in the neighborhood of 350hp and 370lb-ft of torque, it would be a great replacement for the 4.6L V8 in Tundra and GX, as well as a solid option in the 4Runner and RX. Also quite frankly ES, RC, IS and maybe LF-1 too.

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