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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spwolf
Toyota has released some info to the media in Ireland...
- 2019 Corolla will have 1.6l petrol engine for Europe, together with hybrid from Prius of course. This is first time I have heard of 1.6l in TNGA vehicles, so it is likely to be all new?
- New hybrid vehicle unveil on September 3rd for Europe. Toyota France announced new factory expansion for next-gen Yaris and new model. I assume it is smaller than C-HR SUV, based on next gen Yaris platform. It might also introduce new smaller hybrid system as well as that new 1.6l?
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.

Edit : Is the 1.6l for this Euro-spec Corolla naturally aspirated or turbocharged? No offence but I'm just too curious. :D
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spwolf
Toyota has released some info to the media in Ireland...
- 2019 Corolla will have 1.6l petrol engine for Europe, together with hybrid from Prius of course. This is first time I have heard of 1.6l in TNGA vehicles, so it is likely to be all new?
- New hybrid vehicle unveil on September 3rd for Europe. Toyota France announced new factory expansion for next-gen Yaris and new model. I assume it is smaller than C-HR SUV, based on next gen Yaris platform. It might also introduce new smaller hybrid system as well as that new 1.6l?
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.

Edit : Is the 1.6l for this Euro-spec Corolla naturally aspirated or turbocharged? No offence but I'm just too curious. :D
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carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
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carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
S
carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
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Joaquin Ruhi
I agree that a replacement for the ancient TR truck engine family (current offered in 1TR-FE 2-liter and 2TR-FE 2.7-liter guises) in most of Toyota's body-on-frame models worldwide is the likeliest engine to slot between the A25A and V35A engines.

As to the 2 yet-to-be-released engines above the V35A, I just don't see 2 separate V6 or V8 engine families. Currently, pre-Dynamic Force V6s are down to a single GR engine family (in displacements from 2.5 to 4 liters) and V8s to a single UR family (in displacements from 4.6 to 5.7 liters). My best guess for the two slots above the V35A V6 is a new Dynamic Force V8 family to replace UR and a Dynamic Force Diesel to replace the 1VD-FTV 4.5-liter diesel V8 in a number of Land Cruisers and Lexus LXs.

Yes, I know that Toyota is discontinuing the diesel option for its cars and crossovers, but there appears to be a need for a large diesel option for body-on-frame vehicles. Notably, the official TNGA/Dynamic Force Toyota news releases and documents (like CIF, I've read them all) are silent on the subject of a potential Dynamic Force diesel.
I would think variation of 2.5l would end up in those trucks. This is what they likely mean for variations - small changes to suit different vehicles. Like that 3.5tt for Land Cruiser 300. Keep in mind that Toyota called 8AR-FTS "new engine", not variation of AR block.

And I very much doubt there will be new V8 diesel, even Europeans are abandoning them and new one would be needed for those EU markets where Toyota V8 diesel sales are tiny, where regulations just got much tougher from 2019 and where Toyota just abandoned diesels in most of the classes. It will simply be much better Toyota to do a proper hybrid for trucks.
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Joaquin Ruhi
I agree that a replacement for the ancient TR truck engine family (current offered in 1TR-FE 2-liter and 2TR-FE 2.7-liter guises) in most of Toyota's body-on-frame models worldwide is the likeliest engine to slot between the A25A and V35A engines.

As to the 2 yet-to-be-released engines above the V35A, I just don't see 2 separate V6 or V8 engine families. Currently, pre-Dynamic Force V6s are down to a single GR engine family (in displacements from 2.5 to 4 liters) and V8s to a single UR family (in displacements from 4.6 to 5.7 liters). My best guess for the two slots above the V35A V6 is a new Dynamic Force V8 family to replace UR and a Dynamic Force Diesel to replace the 1VD-FTV 4.5-liter diesel V8 in a number of Land Cruisers and Lexus LXs.

Yes, I know that Toyota is discontinuing the diesel option for its cars and crossovers, but there appears to be a need for a large diesel option for body-on-frame vehicles. Notably, the official TNGA/Dynamic Force Toyota news releases and documents (like CIF, I've read them all) are silent on the subject of a potential Dynamic Force diesel.
I would think variation of 2.5l would end up in those trucks. This is what they likely mean for variations - small changes to suit different vehicles. Like that 3.5tt for Land Cruiser 300. Keep in mind that Toyota called 8AR-FTS "new engine", not variation of AR block.

And I very much doubt there will be new V8 diesel, even Europeans are abandoning them and new one would be needed for those EU markets where Toyota V8 diesel sales are tiny, where regulations just got much tougher from 2019 and where Toyota just abandoned diesels in most of the classes. It will simply be much better Toyota to do a proper hybrid for trucks.
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Joaquin Ruhi
I agree that a replacement for the ancient TR truck engine family (current offered in 1TR-FE 2-liter and 2TR-FE 2.7-liter guises) in most of Toyota's body-on-frame models worldwide is the likeliest engine to slot between the A25A and V35A engines.

As to the 2 yet-to-be-released engines above the V35A, I just don't see 2 separate V6 or V8 engine families. Currently, pre-Dynamic Force V6s are down to a single GR engine family (in displacements from 2.5 to 4 liters) and V8s to a single UR family (in displacements from 4.6 to 5.7 liters). My best guess for the two slots above the V35A V6 is a new Dynamic Force V8 family to replace UR and a Dynamic Force Diesel to replace the 1VD-FTV 4.5-liter diesel V8 in a number of Land Cruisers and Lexus LXs.

Yes, I know that Toyota is discontinuing the diesel option for its cars and crossovers, but there appears to be a need for a large diesel option for body-on-frame vehicles. Notably, the official TNGA/Dynamic Force Toyota news releases and documents (like CIF, I've read them all) are silent on the subject of a potential Dynamic Force diesel.
I would think variation of 2.5l would end up in those trucks. This is what they likely mean for variations - small changes to suit different vehicles. Like that 3.5tt for Land Cruiser 300. Keep in mind that Toyota called 8AR-FTS "new engine", not variation of AR block.

And I very much doubt there will be new V8 diesel, even Europeans are abandoning them and new one would be needed for those EU markets where Toyota V8 diesel sales are tiny, where regulations just got much tougher from 2019 and where Toyota just abandoned diesels in most of the classes. It will simply be much better Toyota to do a proper hybrid for trucks.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
spwolf
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
What I did find this morning was a Toyota UK Media site release announcing the end of Auris badging for Europe in favor of Corolla, and the official unveiling of the Corolla Touring Sports wagon at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in an October 2 press conference. Not a word there about the new 1.6-liter petrol engine.

Following spwolf's advice did lead me to an Irish Times article citing the 1.6-liter petrol engine option.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
spwolf
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
What I did find this morning was a Toyota UK Media site release announcing the end of Auris badging for Europe in favor of Corolla, and the official unveiling of the Corolla Touring Sports wagon at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in an October 2 press conference. Not a word there about the new 1.6-liter petrol engine.

Following spwolf's advice did lead me to an Irish Times article citing the 1.6-liter petrol engine option.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
Where did you find this sweet info? I'm searching high and low but still can't find anything.
spwolf
search toyota corolla ireland, you will get it.
What I did find this morning was a Toyota UK Media site release announcing the end of Auris badging for Europe in favor of Corolla, and the official unveiling of the Corolla Touring Sports wagon at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in an October 2 press conference. Not a word there about the new 1.6-liter petrol engine.

Following spwolf's advice did lead me to an Irish Times article citing the 1.6-liter petrol engine option.
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But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
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But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
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But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
Joaquin Ruhi
carguy420
But the site just says "1.6l petrol engine", no other details at all and Toyota didn't officially announce it as a new Dynamic Force engine.
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
What is happening on October 2nd?
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
What is happening on October 2nd?
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
What is happening on October 2nd?
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
October 2nd is Corolla Touring Sports (wagon) reveal on Paris show... it will not have 1.6l option pretty much for sure. I hope it will because 1.2t is very expensive engine and NA 1.6l in same vein as excellent 1.5l they released for Yaris is great. In non EU countries there is Auris 1.6l with older ZR Valvematic engine and it is $1.5k cheaper than 1.2t version... it is a lot for a car that starts at $20k. Lots of buyers just want base engine that does not spend much fuel and is good around city.

On the other hand Corolla sedan, is not going to have Euro specific version, so it will come with 1.6l petrol and 1.8l hybrid. Corolla Sport/Touring Sports will be Euro centered and have 1.2t, 1.8l hybrid and 2.0l hybrid.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
October 2nd is Corolla Touring Sports (wagon) reveal on Paris show... it will not have 1.6l option pretty much for sure. I hope it will because 1.2t is very expensive engine and NA 1.6l in same vein as excellent 1.5l they released for Yaris is great. In non EU countries there is Auris 1.6l with older ZR Valvematic engine and it is $1.5k cheaper than 1.2t version... it is a lot for a car that starts at $20k. Lots of buyers just want base engine that does not spend much fuel and is good around city.

On the other hand Corolla sedan, is not going to have Euro specific version, so it will come with 1.6l petrol and 1.8l hybrid. Corolla Sport/Touring Sports will be Euro centered and have 1.2t, 1.8l hybrid and 2.0l hybrid.
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Joaquin Ruhi
True, but I'll bet anything that it's the unidentified Dynamic Force engine that sits just below the M20A. I strongly suspect that it's naturally aspirated. Hopefully, we'll know the answers on October 2.
October 2nd is Corolla Touring Sports (wagon) reveal on Paris show... it will not have 1.6l option pretty much for sure. I hope it will because 1.2t is very expensive engine and NA 1.6l in same vein as excellent 1.5l they released for Yaris is great. In non EU countries there is Auris 1.6l with older ZR Valvematic engine and it is $1.5k cheaper than 1.2t version... it is a lot for a car that starts at $20k. Lots of buyers just want base engine that does not spend much fuel and is good around city.

On the other hand Corolla sedan, is not going to have Euro specific version, so it will come with 1.6l petrol and 1.8l hybrid. Corolla Sport/Touring Sports will be Euro centered and have 1.2t, 1.8l hybrid and 2.0l hybrid.
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carguy420
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
I think TNGA subcompacts will get than 1.5l NR that was released last year, it is a cracking engine, low consumption and decent power, it is very nice in Yaris and great replacement for 1.33.
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carguy420
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
I think TNGA subcompacts will get than 1.5l NR that was released last year, it is a cracking engine, low consumption and decent power, it is very nice in Yaris and great replacement for 1.33.
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carguy420
Yep, I'm interested. I actually want this engine to be available in their upcoming TNGA subcompacts, I know slightly wishful thinking.
I think TNGA subcompacts will get than 1.5l NR that was released last year, it is a cracking engine, low consumption and decent power, it is very nice in Yaris and great replacement for 1.33.
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spwolf
I think TNGA subcompacts will get than 1.5l NR that was released last year, it is a cracking engine, low consumption and decent power, it is very nice in Yaris and great replacement for 1.33.
But is the 1.5l 2NR with the ESTEC package currently only available in Europe? Because the 2NR in southeast Asia doesn't have it. Does the ESTEC package give it a decent improvement?

Edit : I hoped that the TNGA subcompacts can get the 1.6l as an option is because the Koreans are offering 1.6l engines in their subcompacts.

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