May 2015 Sales Thread

[mikeavelli]

Lexus up 10.2%!

Lexus reported May sales of 29,671 units, up 10.2 percent from May 2014 on a volume basis and 14.5 percent on a DSR basis.

“For the five month period from January to May, Lexus has seen the demand for luxury utility vehicles grow to 48 percent compared to 43 percent of total sales volume during the same period last year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The momentum provided by strong luxury utility vehicle sales coupled with the growing consumer awareness of our newer models, such as the NX crossover and RC coupe, have us excited for the summer sales season.”

• Lexus luxury utility vehicles set a new May record, up 23 percent
• RX posted sales of 8,000 units
• All-new NX posted sales of 4,014 units
• GX up 11.4 percent with sales of 2,182 units

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+scion+lexus+may+2015+sales.htm

Toyota Is No. 1 Retail Brand In May 2015

• Combined Camry and Corolla sales top 80,000 units
• TMS light trucks set May sales record
• Lexus posts 10.2 percent increase

June 02, 2015
May 2015 Sales Chart

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 2, 2015) – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported May 2015 sales of 242,579 units, a decrease of 0.3 percent from May 2014 on a volume basis. With one less selling day in May 2015 than in May 2014, sales were up 3.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.

Toyota division posted May 2015 sales of 212,908 units, down 1.6 percent on a volume basis and up 2.2 percent on a DSR basis.

"Strong May results boosted the industry to the best sales pace since last summer,” said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "Toyota Division light trucks reported a best ever May, helping Toyota to over 200,000 units for the month.”

Lexus reported May sales of 29,671 units, up 10.2 percent from May 2014 on a volume basis and 14.5 percent on a DSR basis.

“For the five month period from January to May, Lexus has seen the demand for luxury utility vehicles grow to 48 percent compared to 43 percent of total sales volume during the same period last year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The momentum provided by strong luxury utility vehicle sales coupled with the growing consumer awareness of our newer models, such as the NX crossover and RC coupe, have us excited for the summer sales season.”

May 2015 Highlights:

• Camry posted sales of nearly 44,000 units
• Corolla posted sales of 36,768 units
• Total Toyota light trucks up 13.4 percent, a May record
• Highlander up 25.2 percent
• RAV4 sales rose 22.8 percent to 28,808
• Combined Tacoma and Tundra pickup sales exceeded 29,000 units, up 15.4 percent
• Lexus luxury utility vehicles set a new May record, up 23 percent
• RX posted sales of 8,000 units
• All-new NX posted sales of 4,014 units
• GX up 11.4 percent with sales of 2,182 units

 

[mikeavelli]

Saved for Comparison Figures (will be updated constantly today)

Luxury & Entry Level Luxury Brands
BMW-31,003
Lexus-29,671
Mercedes-29,583
Buick-20,062
Audi-18,428
Acura-17,042
Cadillac-14,408
Infiniti-10,474
Lincoln-8,152
Porsche-4,268

Entry Level Lux
3/4 series-12,868
C-class-7,413
ES-5,553
TLX-4,352
IS-4,345
Lacrosse-3,954
A3-3,493
Q50-3,423
MKZ-3,296
XC60-
CLA-2,816
A4-2,785
ATS-2.353
Regal-1,830
CT-1.436
Q40-1,164
1/2 series-1,119

Midsize Luxury Coupes
RC-1,343
A5-1,341
Q60-367

Mid-Size
5 series-4,257
E-class-3,942
A6-2,027
GS-1,884
CTS-1,792
Q70-691
MKS-613
RLX/RL-239

Flagship
S-class-1,922
7 series-943
LS-615
A8-416 (A7 838)
Panamera-
Equus-170
K900-133

Small SUV
RDX-5,343
Q5-4,280
NX-4,014
X3-2,575
GLK-2,558
MKC-2,289
Macan-1.046
QX50-248

Midsize SUV
RX-8,000
Enclave-5,632
MDX-5,421
X5-5,797
SRX-5,777
M-class-3,991
QX60-3,141
Q7-1,823
MKX-1,488
Cayenne-1,392
GX-2,182
X6-565
QX70-382
MKT-442
ZDX

Ultra SUV
Escalade-2,661
GL- 2,322
QX80-1,058
Navigator-1,046
G-wagon-302
LX-

Muscle Cars
Mustang-
Challenger-
Camaro-
Corvette-
Viper-

 

[mmcartalk]

For the five month period from January to May, Lexus has seen the demand for luxury utility vehicles grow to 48 percent compared to 43 percent of total sales volume during the same period last year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The momentum provided by strong luxury utility vehicle sales coupled with the growing consumer awareness of our newer models, such as the NX crossover

Come on, Cadillac. We're waiting for that compact SUV. Lincoln has the MKC out now, and Lexus the NX.

 

[mikeavelli]

Links

Audi
http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/new...best-month-for-u-s-sales-with-11-percent-gain

BMW
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0220578EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804#

Infiniti (flat sales)
http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infiniti/usa/releases/infiniti-reports-u-s-sales-for-may-2015

Lincoln
https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North America/US/2015/06/02/may2015sales.pdf

Acura
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...ntum-as-sedan-sales-accelerate-300092648.html

Mercedes Benz
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...with-29583-units-in-may-up-111-300092724.html

 

[krew]

krew

Lexus USA has reported 29,671 total sales for May 2015, a 14.5% improvement over last year.

View the original article post

 

[Blane237]

For the five month period from January to May, Lexus has seen the demand for luxury utility vehicles grow to 48 percent compared to 43 percent of total sales volume during the same period last year,” said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The momentum provided by strong luxury utility vehicle sales coupled with the growing consumer awareness of our newer models, such as the NX crossover

Come on, Cadillac. We're waiting for that compact SUV. Lincoln has the MKC out now, and Lexus the NX.

The SRX was a nice little SUV a few years ago but it's pretty dated now. Would like to see a nice upgrade to that puppy.

Also to the people concerned with NX cannibalizing RX sales, please do take into account that the new RX has officially been announced and will be going on sale later this year. I'm sure the slight drop in sales is attributed to many buyers waiting for that sexy beast!

 

[mmcartalk]

The SRX was a nice little SUV a few years ago but it's pretty dated now. Would like to see a nice upgrade to that puppy.

Cadillac is working on a new compact SUV below the SRX (that will compete with the MKC, NX, Q3, and RDX), but it probably won't be ready until the 2017 model year.

Also to the people concerned with NX cannibalizing RX sales, please do take into account that the new RX has officially been announced and will be going on sale later this year. I'm sure the slight drop in sales is attributed to many buyers waiting for that sexy beast!

Many, though are disappointed to learn that the new RX will not have a third-row seat, at least at first.....though one may be added next year.

 

[corradoMR2]

Lexfather thanks for this monthly post yet again.

Some highlights:

• Lexus second place overall in sales this month.
• GX continues to impress with 2k+ sales.
• NX sales impressive at 4k+, but Q5 and RDX still ahead. I speculate the NX sales are limited by capacity limitations to 3600-4000 monthly.
• RC, GS, CT, RX, IS consistent in sales.
• LS, LX, ES declining trend continues.

 

[Lexus Cohen]

Links

Audi
http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/new...best-month-for-u-s-sales-with-11-percent-gain

BMW
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0220578EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804#

Infiniti (flat sales)
http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infiniti/usa/releases/infiniti-reports-u-s-sales-for-may-2015

Lincoln
https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North America/US/2015/06/02/may2015sales.pdf

Acura
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...ntum-as-sedan-sales-accelerate-300092648.html

Mercedes Benz
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...with-29583-units-in-may-up-111-300092724.html

Thanks for the detailed post bud!

 

[mmcartalk]

Yes, thanks for posting, Mike. Some interesting numbers. The first place slot for BMW seems somewhat surprising, considering the many complaints the company has gotten lately from the electric power steering and emasculated underpinnings. I suspect that some people are buying BMWs based on their past designs., and not noting the recent changes......or they don't care.

 

[Bulldog 1]

Well I know I was personally responsible for TWO of those sales...
Pair of matching 2015 Matador Red Mica sedans. One ES350 and one IS250 F Sport.

 

[Tragic Bronson]

 

[Habitashi]

please correct "% CHG*" for the IS, it should be minus
Thanks you!

 

[mmcartalk]

Well I know I was personally responsible for TWO of those sales...
Pair of matching 2015 Matador Red Mica sedans. One ES350 and one IS250 F Sport.

Were these vehicles that you (or your family) purchased or leased yourself, or was it, like I often do, helping others shop for, and get their own new vehicles?

 

[Gecko]

Interesting to me that the RDX continues to sell so well. I wonder what the catch is for buyers? Big standard V6?

 

[mikeavelli]

Clearly the 4 series is the segment sales leader but look at the RC squeezing by the established Audi A5/S5! Good news to see it selling well for Lexus and its great ammunition for them to produce more coupes!

Interesting to me that the RDX continues to sell so well. I wonder what the catch is for buyers? Big standard V6?

Honda loyalty....and the new MMC 2016 arrived so they were blowing out the 2015 model which has all the technology of a 2004 RX. It's popular for its core of owners, it's not really a great vehicle.

 

[lemon397]

Correction - May 2015 had 26 selling days, MAY 2014 had 27 selling days.

 

[mmcartalk]

Interesting to me that the RDX continues to sell so well. I wonder what the catch is for buyers? Big standard V6?

I think the main reason is that they tailored the second-generation version to a more mainstream audience. The original model had a turbo in-line four (the first turbo four from Honda/Acura in the American market) that accelerated pretty much like an on/off switch.....after slight turbo-lag, all or nothing. Its suspension was overly-firm for most people and quite sport-oriented. Today's version is more moderate in both in ride comfort and in the more linear V6 response....widening its potential sales-appeal.

 

[IS-SV]

Lexfather thanks for this monthly post yet again.

Agreed, thanks for bringing these sales stats here each month. I'm a numbers guy and greatly appreciate this data. Plus it saves me the trouble of going to the other dreaded site to see the monthly stats, lol.

 

[Lexus Cohen]

Well I know I was personally responsible for TWO of those sales...
Pair of matching 2015 Matador Red Mica sedans. One ES350 and one IS250 F Sport.

Congrats!