Lexus July 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 27,333 total sales for July 2014, a 14.1% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,979 1,306 45.7 10,316 8,858 16.5 HS 0 2 ‐100.0 0 5 ‐100.0 IS 4,542 3,641 19.9 28,115 14,427 …

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Kevin · August 1st, 2014

Lexus is the Fastest Growing Luxury Automotive Brand in Europe

Lexus Europe have released their sales report for the first half of 2014, and the results are encouraging — 24,586 vehicles have been sold across Europe so far this year, an increase of 25.4 percent compared to the same period last year. Leading the pack is the new IS, with sales up nine-fold at 6,923 …

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Kevin · July 22nd, 2014

Lexus June 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 23,518 total sales for June 2014, a 19.3% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,521 1,513 8.9 8,337 7,552 11.1 HS 0 1 ‐100.0 0 3 ‐100.0 IS 3,932 1,919 122.0 23,573 10,786 …

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Kevin · July 1st, 2014

Lexus USA Gaining on Mercedes & BMW in 2014 Sales Volume

Lexus sales in the USA are heating up — the brand outsold Mercedes in March & May, putting them only 12,000 sales behind market leader BMW. BMW currently leads with 127,181 sales in 2014, Mercedes is close behind with 125,118 sales, and Lexus is third with 115,171 sales — there may not be enough time …

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Kevin · June 9th, 2014

Lexus May 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 26,921 total sales for May 2014, a 16.6% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,762 1,623 4.5 6,816 6,039 12.0 IS 4,403 1,897 123.5 19,641 8,867 119.8 ES 6,523 5,890 6.6 27,662 27,813 …

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Kevin · June 3rd, 2014

Lexus Expects NX Compact Crossover to be Big Seller in Europe

Lexus is expecting big things from the NX compact crossover in Europe — from Autocar: Asked to explain why customers would consider the NX over rival brands’ products, Alain Uyttenhoven, vice president of Lexus Europe, said: “The first reason people buy a car in this segment is because it is trendy in its design. We …

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Kevin · May 28th, 2014

Lexus NX: Turbo vs. Hybrid Sales

In a recent Automotive News interview, Lexus International vice president Mark Templin discussed NX sales projections and the expected take-rate between the turbo & hybrid powertrains: Although Lexus gave no official fuel economy estimates for the hybrid, a source said it should get in the 34-36 mpg range in combined city and highway driving. The …

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Kevin · May 5th, 2014

Lexus April 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 23,165 total sales for April 2014, a 23.1% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,054 1,171 -13.5 5,054 4,416 14.4 HS 0 1 ‐100.0 0 1 ‐100.0 IS 3,780 1,797 102.3 15,238 6,970 …

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Kevin · May 1st, 2014

Lexus USA Shares NX Sales Projections

Mark Rechtin of the Automotive News recently spoke with Lexus USA general manager Jeff Bracken about NX sales projections: …he expects Lexus to sell about 2,200 NX units a month in the United States. He added, however, that Lexus’ U.S. dealer council has informed him that such an estimate is too conservative. “From a sizing …

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Kevin · April 21st, 2014

Lexus March 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 28,593 total sales for March 2014, a 28.0% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,480 1,062 44.7 4,000 3,245 24.9 HS 0 1 ‐100.0 0 2 ‐100.0 IS 4,893 2,255 125.3 11,458 5,173 …

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Kevin · April 1st, 2014

Lexus February 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 18,855 total sales for February 2014, a 8.7% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,230 1,182 4.1 2,520 2,183 15.4 HS 0 1 ‐100.0 0 1 ‐100.0 IS 3,517 1,532 129.6 6,565 2,918 …

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Kevin · March 3rd, 2014

Lexus China Sales Up 14% in 2013

Lexus China sales increased 14% in 2013, for a total of 73,000 vehicles sold — here’s more information from Chinese website Gasgoo: According to Lexus China statistics, the brand has sold 73 thousand in Chinese market, which has increased 14%. Hybrid cars take more than 20 thousand, and grow up to 43%. Hybrid car sales …

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Kevin · February 24th, 2014

Lexus Sets Middle East Sales Record in 2013

Lexus was the #1 luxury automotive brand in the Middle East for 2013, with sales growing 19% for a total of 37,284 vehicles sold. New IS sales jumped 63% to 1,864 vehicles in 2013, yet Lexus’ entry-level sedan was still outsold by the LS, which increased 55% to 2,171 units sold. (Although it goes unmentioned …

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Kevin · February 18th, 2014

Lexus January 2014 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 17,637 total sales for January 2014, an 8.8% improvement over the start of last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2014 2013 % CHG* 2014 2013 % CHG* CT 1,290 1,001 28.9 1,290 1,001 28.9 HS 0 0 N/A 0 N/A IS 3,048 1,386 119.9 …

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Kevin · February 3rd, 2014

Lexus Europe 2013 Sales Report

Lexus Europe has reported 43,281 sales for 2013 — here’s a model-by-model breakdown for all Western, Central and Eastern European countries, including Turkey and Russia: 2013 Sales Hybrid Percentage CT 9,406 100% IS 7,562 79.1% ES 2,673 6.3% GS 3,714 38.0% LS 952 47.8% RX 13,501 48.8% Other Models 5,473 N/A Total Sales 43,281 53.3% …

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Kevin · January 15th, 2014

Lexus December 2013 Sales Report (Including Year-End Sales Totals)

USA Lexus USA has reported 34,757 sales in December, a 18.1% improvement over last year and its best monthly sales total since December 2006– here’s the final model-by-model breakdown of 2013: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2013 2012 % CHG* 2013 2012 % CHG* CT 1,787 1,598 16.3 15,071 17,673 -14.7 HS 0 2 -100.0 …

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Kevin · January 5th, 2014

Lexus November 2013 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 25,611 total sales for November 2013, a 8.4% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2013 2012 % CHG* 2013 2012 % CHG* CT 1,002 1,264 -23.8 13,284 16,075 -17.7 HS 0 3 -100.0 5 647 -99.2 IS 3,973 1,988 92.2 29,603 25,211 …

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Kevin · December 3rd, 2013

Lexus Set to Break Global Sales Record This Year

Lexus is on track to sell over 520,000 vehicles worldwide this year, which will break their all-time global sales record set in 2007 — from Automotive News: Mark Templin, executive vice president of Lexus International, today said worldwide sales would “finish on the north side of 520,000,” edging Lexus’ all-time high of 518,300 units in …

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Kevin · December 2nd, 2013

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 …

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Kevin · November 1st, 2013

Lexus September 2013 Sales Report

USA Lexus USA has reported 19,522 total sales for September 2013, a 4.1% improvement over last year — here’s the model-by-model breakdown: MONTH Year to Date (*DSR) 2013 2012 % CHG* 2013 2012 % CHG* CT 798 1,195 -27.4 11,440 13,612 -15.6 HS 0 8 -100.0 5 641 -99.2 IS 3,201 2,248 54.8 22,060 21,107 …

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Kevin · October 1st, 2013

Lexus August 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 29,792 total sales for August 2013, a 18.5% improvement over last year.
Kevin · September 4th, 2013

Lexus July 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 23,031 total sales for July 2013, a 21.2% improvement over last year.
Kevin · August 1st, 2013

Lexus June 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 21,355 total sales for June 2013, a 10.8% improvement over last year.
Kevin · July 2nd, 2013

Lexus May 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 22,229 total sales for May 2013, a 3.6% improvement over last year.
Kevin · June 3rd, 2013

Lexus March 2013 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported 23,190 total sales for March 2013, a 19.4% improvement over last year.
Kevin · April 2nd, 2013

Lexus 2012 Sales in Japan

The GS was the best selling Lexus in Japan last year, according to a list compiled by the Best Selling Cars Blog.
Kevin · February 18th, 2013

2013 Lexus CT 200h Price Increase in USA

The 2013 Lexus CT 200h will have a starting price of $32,050 in the USA, representing a $2,930 increase over last year’s base CT 200h.
Kevin · December 13th, 2012

Lexus USA Releases 2013 LS Pricing

In preparation of its November arrival at dealerships nationwide, Lexus USA has released pricing for the 2013 LS -- here's a breakdown of the full range.
Kevin · October 15th, 2012

Lexus Canada Announces 2013 ES Pricing

Lexus Canada has announced pricing for the new 2013 ES — the ES 350 will start at $39,500 CAD, $2,650 less than the outgoing model, and the ES 300h will start at $43,900.
Kevin · August 13th, 2012

Lexus July 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 18,235 for July 2012, an improvement of 35.9% over last year.
Kevin · August 1st, 2012

Lexus June 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,022 for June 2012, for a big jump of 79.0% over last year.
Kevin · July 3rd, 2012

Lexus LFA Almost Sold Out

Two years since its launch, the Lexus LFA is in the final months of its 500-unit production run, and remaining inventory "is down to single digits", according to Tim Morrison, Lexus USA vice president of sales.
Kevin · June 20th, 2012

Lexus May 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 21,463 for May 2012, up a staggering 61.0% compared to last year.
Kevin · June 1st, 2012

Toyota Announces 2012 Financial Results

Toyota had its 2012 financial results news conference yesterday, and despite the Japanese tsunami, the company still turned a $5.4 billion USD profit.
Kevin · May 10th, 2012

Lexus April 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 17,551 for March 2012, which is up 12.3% compared to last year.
Kevin · May 1st, 2012

Lexus March 2012 Sales Report

Lexus USA has reported total sales of 20,140 for March 2012, which is down 6.1% compared to last year.
Kevin · April 3rd, 2012

Lexus February 2012 Sales Report

February is in the books, and Lexus has reported total sales of 16,678 units for the month, for a 15.9% increase over 2011.
Kevin · March 1st, 2012

Lexus GS Makes Big Sales Impact in Japan

According to Response.jp, more than 6,000 GS models have been pre-ordered by Japanese customers, which is ten times more than the original sales goal of 600 units a month.
Kevin · February 29th, 2012

Lexus January 2012 Sales Report

Lexus has reported total sales of 12,274 units for the first month of 2012, which is a 4.6% drop compared to last January.
Kevin · February 1st, 2012

2013 Lexus LX 570 USA Pricing

Lexus USA has announced that the 2013 LX 570 will start at $80,930 USD, an increase of $1,475 over the 2011 model.
Kevin · January 19th, 2012