Lexus Retains Best-Selling Luxury Brand Title for Fourth Year in a Row
01-05-04, 03:08 PM
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Lexus Retains Best-Selling Luxury Brand Title for Fourth Year in a Row
Lexus Retains Best-Selling Luxury Brand Title for Fourth Year in a Row - Reports Record-Breaking Vehicle Sales For 2003
Monday January 5, 3:59 pm ET
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- With record-breaking 2003 annual sales, Lexus retained its crown as the nation's No. 1 selling luxury brand for the fourth consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 259,755, up 11.0 percent over last year's record-breaking number.
"It's nice to be number one, but that's never a sales priority for Lexus," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Our continued success is based on the quality of our products, the loyalty of our customers, and the commitment of our dealers to deliver an exceptional owner experience."
In addition to all-time best-ever calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales, Lexus luxury utility vehicles enjoyed a record sales year, up 57.5 percent compared to 2002 totals of 132,935 units. The all-new RX 330 was the luxury utility vehicle CYTD sales leader with 92,366 units sold, an increase of 26.6 percent over the same period last year. The GX 470 mid-size SUV recorded annual sales of 31,376 in its first full year on the market.
Lexus also scored a best ever December with 28,176 units sold. Record-breaking December light truck sales of 15,538 units, up 30.6 percent over last December, were ignited by best-ever sales of 10,594 RX 330 luxury utility vehicles. The LX 470 full-size SUV was up 15.8 percent for the month, while the GX 470 mid-size SUV also enjoyed a best-ever month with 3,781 sales, up 66.0 percent over the same period last year.
In addition to record-breaking new vehicle sales, Lexus Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales hit record highs in 2003. Lexus CPO sales of 40,420 were up 1.8 percent over 2002 calendar year totals.
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Monday January 5, 3:59 pm ET
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- With record-breaking 2003 annual sales, Lexus retained its crown as the nation's No. 1 selling luxury brand for the fourth consecutive year. The automaker today reported total year-end sales of 259,755, up 11.0 percent over last year's record-breaking number.
"It's nice to be number one, but that's never a sales priority for Lexus," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "Our continued success is based on the quality of our products, the loyalty of our customers, and the commitment of our dealers to deliver an exceptional owner experience."
In addition to all-time best-ever calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales, Lexus luxury utility vehicles enjoyed a record sales year, up 57.5 percent compared to 2002 totals of 132,935 units. The all-new RX 330 was the luxury utility vehicle CYTD sales leader with 92,366 units sold, an increase of 26.6 percent over the same period last year. The GX 470 mid-size SUV recorded annual sales of 31,376 in its first full year on the market.
Lexus also scored a best ever December with 28,176 units sold. Record-breaking December light truck sales of 15,538 units, up 30.6 percent over last December, were ignited by best-ever sales of 10,594 RX 330 luxury utility vehicles. The LX 470 full-size SUV was up 15.8 percent for the month, while the GX 470 mid-size SUV also enjoyed a best-ever month with 3,781 sales, up 66.0 percent over the same period last year.
In addition to record-breaking new vehicle sales, Lexus Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle sales hit record highs in 2003. Lexus CPO sales of 40,420 were up 1.8 percent over 2002 calendar year totals.
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Toyota Announces Best Sales Year in Its 46-Year History, Breaks Sales Record for Eighth Year in a Row
Monday January 5, 2:55 pm ET
* Camry is Best-Selling Car in America
* Lexus Retains Crown as Best-Selling Luxury Brand
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported year-end total sales of 1,866,314 vehicles, up 6.3 percent over last year and the company's best sales performance in its 46-year history.
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the second year in a row and sixth time in the past seven years, while the Lexus Division retained its crown as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the fourth consecutive year. The 2003 year-end total also marks the 14th consecutive year that Toyota sold more than one million cars and trucks.
"2003 will go down as one of the best years ever for new car buyers," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "Industry sales will continue to grow in 2004 spurred by a healthy economy and steady growth in consumer confidence."
Total sales for December were a best-ever 153,417, an increase of 4.3 percent over the same period last year.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end total sales of 1,606,559 vehicles, up 5.6 percent, marking the 10th year-in-a-row the Toyota Division has topped one million units.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end passenger car sales of 869,166, an increase of 4.0 percent. The record-setting year was paced by the popular Camry, which earned its "best-selling car in America" title by posting year-end sales of 413,296. Corolla was the best-selling compact car in America with best-ever total year-end sales of 325,477, an increase of 28.0 percent.
The all-new second-generation Prius gas-electric hybrid, recently voted the "2004 North American Car of the Year," posted best-ever December sales of 4,025, an increase of 116.2 percent. Year-end Prius sales were a best-ever 24,627, up 22.4 percent over last year.
Scion, the new car marque from TMS, reported September sales of 1,285 units. Available in California over the past seven months, year-end Scion sales totaled 10,898.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end light truck sales with 737,393, an increase of 7.5 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also posted best-ever December sales of 65,767, up 14.0 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) led the way with best-ever year-end sales of 120,174, up 6.2 percent. The 4Runner mid-size SUV posted December sales of 9,374, an increase of 25.2 percent. Year-end 4Runner sales totaled 109,308, up 41.9 percent over last year. The Sienna van recorded its best-ever selling month with 13,849 units sold, up 96.4 percent. Year-end Sienna sales were a best-ever 105,499, up 30.4 percent over last year. The Sequoia full-size SUV posted best-ever December sales of 7,206, an increase of 8.8 percent over the same period last year.
Contributing to the light truck sales record was the Tacoma compact pickup truck with December sales of 11,658, up 1.8 percent. Year-end Tacoma sales totaled 154,154, an increase of 1.4 percent. The Tundra full-size pickup truck recorded best-ever December sales with 9,204 units sold. Year-end Tundra sales were 101,316, an increase of 2.0 percent over last year.
The Lexus Division enjoyed its best-ever sales year with 259,755 units sold, an increase of 11.0 percent. The Lexus Division also enjoyed its best- ever selling month with 28,176 units sold, up 9.0 percent.
Lexus light trucks posted best-ever year-end sales of 132,935, up 57.5 percent over last year. Lexus also recorded its best-ever selling month for light trucks with sales of 15,538, an increase of 30.6 percent over the same period last year. The RX 330 luxury SUV led the December sales charge with 10,594 units sold, up 23.0 percent. Year-end RX 330 sales were a best-ever 92,366, an increase of 26.6 percent over last year. The GX 470 luxury mid- size SUV posted its best-ever sales month with 3,781 units sold, up 66.0 percent over last year. In its first full selling year GX 470 sales totaled 31,376. The LX 470 full-size luxury SUV posted strong December sales of 1,163, an increase of 15.8 percent.
The Lexus LS 430 luxury sedan recorded 3,087 sales for the month, an increase of 36.7 percent.
Total TMS sales of North American-built vehicles totaled 1,119,609, representing 60.0 percent of total vehicles sold in 2003. There were 307 selling days in 2003, which equals the number in 2002.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December, 2003
- CURRENT MONTH - - CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -
DSR % DSR %
2003 2002 CHG 2003 2002 CHG
ECHO 339 2,384 -86.3 26,167 30,859 -15.2
COROLLA 19,712 19,610 -3.3 325,477 254,360 28.0
CELICA 813 1,227 -36.3 14,856 22,893 -35.1
CAMRY 29,818 31,009 -7.5 413,296 434,145 -4.8
AVALON 3,311 4,898 -35.0 50,911 69,029 -26.2
MR2 SPYDER 171 241 -31.8 2,934 4,705 -37.6
PRIUS 4,025 1,790 116.2 24,627 20,119 22.4
SCION xA 420 0 -- 3,962 0 --
SCION xB 865 0 -- 6,936 0 --
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. PASS. CAR 59,474 61,159 -6.5 869,166 836,110 4.0
ES 300 6,762 7,188 -9.5 65,762 71,450 -8.0
LS 430 3,087 2,171 36.7 23,895 26,261 -9.0
SC 430 673 1,032 -37.3 10,298 14,462 -28.8
GS 300 1,027 1,402 -29.6 11,228 14,788 -24.1
GS 430 150 238 -39.4 2,078 2,458 -15.5
IS 300 939 1,378 -34.5 13,559 20,306 -33.2
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 12,638 13,409 -9.4 126,820 149,725 -15.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 72,112 74,568 -7.0 995,986 985,835 1.0
SIENNA 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
RAV4 5,138 5,914 -16.5 73,204 86,601 -15.5
4RUNNER 9,374 7,200 25.2 109,308 77,026 41.9
HIGHLANDER 8,451 9,607 -15.4 120,174 113,134 6.2
LAND CRUISER 887 730 16.8 6,671 6,752 -1.2
SEQUOIA 7,206 6,366 8.8 67,067 70,187 -4.4
4X2 TACOMA 6,610 6,477 -1.9 92,881 90,948 2.1
4X4 TACOMA 5,048 4,534 7.1 61,273 61,012 0.4
TOTAL TACOMA 11,658 11,011 1.8 154,154 151,960 1.4
TUNDRA 9,204 7,880 12.3 101,316 99,333 2.0
TOTAL PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 65,767 55,487 14.0 737,393 685,908 7.5
LX 470 1,163 966 15.8 9,193 9,231 -0.4
GX 470 3,781 2,190 66.0 31,376 2,190 1332.7
RX 330 10,594 8,280 23.0 92,366 72,963 26.6
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 15,538 11,436 30.6 132,935 84,384 57.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 81,305 66,923 16.8 870,328 770,292 13.0
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. 125,241 116,646 3.2 1,606,559 1,522,018 5.6
TOTAL LEXUS 28,176 24,845 9.0 259,755 234,109 11.0
TOTAL TOYOTA 153,417 141,491 4.3 1,866,314 1,756,127 6.3
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 18,741 16,078 12.1 265,449 222,017 19.6
DOM. CAMRY 26,321 23,774 6.5 367,394 346,288 6.1
DOM. PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
DOM. RX 330 4,862 0 -- 7,819 0 --
TOTAL IMPORT
CAR 23,739 29,818 -23.4 312,232 348,501 -10.4
TOTAL DOMESTIC
CAR 48,373 44,750 3.9 683,754 637,334 7.3
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 11,101 16,409 -35.0 185,412 198,776 -6.7
TOTAL VEHICLE
SALES 153,417 141,491 4.3 1,866,314 1,756,127 6.3
Memo: Total
Toyota Div. 125,241 116,646 3.2 1,606,559 1,522,018 5.6
Memo: Total
Lexus Div. 28,176 24,845 9.0 259,755 234,109 11.0
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 11,101 16,409 -35.0 185,412 198,776 -6.7
LEXUS IMPORT
CAR 12,638 13,409 -9.4 126,820 149,725 -15.3
TOYOTA DIV
NA BUILT CARS 48,373 44,750 3.9 683,754 637,334 7.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
CARS 72,112 74,568 -7.0 995,986 985,835 1.0
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 46,594 41,253 8.6 509,359 438,084 16.3
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 15,538 11,436 30.6 132,935 84,384 57.5
SMALL VANS 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
PICKUPS 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 18,741 16,078 12.1 265,449 222,017 19.6
CAMRY 26,321 23,774 6.5 367,394 346,288 6.1
AVALON 3,311 4,898 -35.0 50,911 69,029 -26.2
SIENNA 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
SEQUOIA 7,206 6,366 8.8 67,067 70,187 -4.4
RX 330 4,862 0 -- 7,819 0 --
TOTAL 95,152 76,786 19.2 1,119,609 1,039,729 7.7
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 62.0% 54.3% 60.0% 59.2%
SELLING DAYS 26 25 307 307
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
Monday January 5, 2:55 pm ET
* Camry is Best-Selling Car in America
* Lexus Retains Crown as Best-Selling Luxury Brand
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported year-end total sales of 1,866,314 vehicles, up 6.3 percent over last year and the company's best sales performance in its 46-year history.
Camry became the best-selling car in America for the second year in a row and sixth time in the past seven years, while the Lexus Division retained its crown as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the fourth consecutive year. The 2003 year-end total also marks the 14th consecutive year that Toyota sold more than one million cars and trucks.
"2003 will go down as one of the best years ever for new car buyers," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "Industry sales will continue to grow in 2004 spurred by a healthy economy and steady growth in consumer confidence."
Total sales for December were a best-ever 153,417, an increase of 4.3 percent over the same period last year.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end total sales of 1,606,559 vehicles, up 5.6 percent, marking the 10th year-in-a-row the Toyota Division has topped one million units.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end passenger car sales of 869,166, an increase of 4.0 percent. The record-setting year was paced by the popular Camry, which earned its "best-selling car in America" title by posting year-end sales of 413,296. Corolla was the best-selling compact car in America with best-ever total year-end sales of 325,477, an increase of 28.0 percent.
The all-new second-generation Prius gas-electric hybrid, recently voted the "2004 North American Car of the Year," posted best-ever December sales of 4,025, an increase of 116.2 percent. Year-end Prius sales were a best-ever 24,627, up 22.4 percent over last year.
Scion, the new car marque from TMS, reported September sales of 1,285 units. Available in California over the past seven months, year-end Scion sales totaled 10,898.
The Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end light truck sales with 737,393, an increase of 7.5 percent. Toyota Division light trucks also posted best-ever December sales of 65,767, up 14.0 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) led the way with best-ever year-end sales of 120,174, up 6.2 percent. The 4Runner mid-size SUV posted December sales of 9,374, an increase of 25.2 percent. Year-end 4Runner sales totaled 109,308, up 41.9 percent over last year. The Sienna van recorded its best-ever selling month with 13,849 units sold, up 96.4 percent. Year-end Sienna sales were a best-ever 105,499, up 30.4 percent over last year. The Sequoia full-size SUV posted best-ever December sales of 7,206, an increase of 8.8 percent over the same period last year.
Contributing to the light truck sales record was the Tacoma compact pickup truck with December sales of 11,658, up 1.8 percent. Year-end Tacoma sales totaled 154,154, an increase of 1.4 percent. The Tundra full-size pickup truck recorded best-ever December sales with 9,204 units sold. Year-end Tundra sales were 101,316, an increase of 2.0 percent over last year.
The Lexus Division enjoyed its best-ever sales year with 259,755 units sold, an increase of 11.0 percent. The Lexus Division also enjoyed its best- ever selling month with 28,176 units sold, up 9.0 percent.
Lexus light trucks posted best-ever year-end sales of 132,935, up 57.5 percent over last year. Lexus also recorded its best-ever selling month for light trucks with sales of 15,538, an increase of 30.6 percent over the same period last year. The RX 330 luxury SUV led the December sales charge with 10,594 units sold, up 23.0 percent. Year-end RX 330 sales were a best-ever 92,366, an increase of 26.6 percent over last year. The GX 470 luxury mid- size SUV posted its best-ever sales month with 3,781 units sold, up 66.0 percent over last year. In its first full selling year GX 470 sales totaled 31,376. The LX 470 full-size luxury SUV posted strong December sales of 1,163, an increase of 15.8 percent.
The Lexus LS 430 luxury sedan recorded 3,087 sales for the month, an increase of 36.7 percent.
Total TMS sales of North American-built vehicles totaled 1,119,609, representing 60.0 percent of total vehicles sold in 2003. There were 307 selling days in 2003, which equals the number in 2002.
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TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
December, 2003
- CURRENT MONTH - - CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -
DSR % DSR %
2003 2002 CHG 2003 2002 CHG
ECHO 339 2,384 -86.3 26,167 30,859 -15.2
COROLLA 19,712 19,610 -3.3 325,477 254,360 28.0
CELICA 813 1,227 -36.3 14,856 22,893 -35.1
CAMRY 29,818 31,009 -7.5 413,296 434,145 -4.8
AVALON 3,311 4,898 -35.0 50,911 69,029 -26.2
MR2 SPYDER 171 241 -31.8 2,934 4,705 -37.6
PRIUS 4,025 1,790 116.2 24,627 20,119 22.4
SCION xA 420 0 -- 3,962 0 --
SCION xB 865 0 -- 6,936 0 --
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. PASS. CAR 59,474 61,159 -6.5 869,166 836,110 4.0
ES 300 6,762 7,188 -9.5 65,762 71,450 -8.0
LS 430 3,087 2,171 36.7 23,895 26,261 -9.0
SC 430 673 1,032 -37.3 10,298 14,462 -28.8
GS 300 1,027 1,402 -29.6 11,228 14,788 -24.1
GS 430 150 238 -39.4 2,078 2,458 -15.5
IS 300 939 1,378 -34.5 13,559 20,306 -33.2
TOTAL LEXUS
PASS. CAR 12,638 13,409 -9.4 126,820 149,725 -15.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASS. CAR 72,112 74,568 -7.0 995,986 985,835 1.0
SIENNA 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
RAV4 5,138 5,914 -16.5 73,204 86,601 -15.5
4RUNNER 9,374 7,200 25.2 109,308 77,026 41.9
HIGHLANDER 8,451 9,607 -15.4 120,174 113,134 6.2
LAND CRUISER 887 730 16.8 6,671 6,752 -1.2
SEQUOIA 7,206 6,366 8.8 67,067 70,187 -4.4
4X2 TACOMA 6,610 6,477 -1.9 92,881 90,948 2.1
4X4 TACOMA 5,048 4,534 7.1 61,273 61,012 0.4
TOTAL TACOMA 11,658 11,011 1.8 154,154 151,960 1.4
TUNDRA 9,204 7,880 12.3 101,316 99,333 2.0
TOTAL PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 65,767 55,487 14.0 737,393 685,908 7.5
LX 470 1,163 966 15.8 9,193 9,231 -0.4
GX 470 3,781 2,190 66.0 31,376 2,190 1332.7
RX 330 10,594 8,280 23.0 92,366 72,963 26.6
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 15,538 11,436 30.6 132,935 84,384 57.5
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 81,305 66,923 16.8 870,328 770,292 13.0
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. 125,241 116,646 3.2 1,606,559 1,522,018 5.6
TOTAL LEXUS 28,176 24,845 9.0 259,755 234,109 11.0
TOTAL TOYOTA 153,417 141,491 4.3 1,866,314 1,756,127 6.3
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 18,741 16,078 12.1 265,449 222,017 19.6
DOM. CAMRY 26,321 23,774 6.5 367,394 346,288 6.1
DOM. PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
DOM. RX 330 4,862 0 -- 7,819 0 --
TOTAL IMPORT
CAR 23,739 29,818 -23.4 312,232 348,501 -10.4
TOTAL DOMESTIC
CAR 48,373 44,750 3.9 683,754 637,334 7.3
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 11,101 16,409 -35.0 185,412 198,776 -6.7
TOTAL VEHICLE
SALES 153,417 141,491 4.3 1,866,314 1,756,127 6.3
Memo: Total
Toyota Div. 125,241 116,646 3.2 1,606,559 1,522,018 5.6
Memo: Total
Lexus Div. 28,176 24,845 9.0 259,755 234,109 11.0
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 11,101 16,409 -35.0 185,412 198,776 -6.7
LEXUS IMPORT
CAR 12,638 13,409 -9.4 126,820 149,725 -15.3
TOYOTA DIV
NA BUILT CARS 48,373 44,750 3.9 683,754 637,334 7.3
TOTAL TOYOTA
CARS 72,112 74,568 -7.0 995,986 985,835 1.0
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 46,594 41,253 8.6 509,359 438,084 16.3
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 15,538 11,436 30.6 132,935 84,384 57.5
SMALL VANS 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
PICKUPS 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
* NORTH AMERICAN
BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 18,741 16,078 12.1 265,449 222,017 19.6
CAMRY 26,321 23,774 6.5 367,394 346,288 6.1
AVALON 3,311 4,898 -35.0 50,911 69,029 -26.2
SIENNA 13,849 6,779 96.4 105,499 80,915 30.4
PICKUP 20,862 18,891 6.2 255,470 251,293 1.7
SEQUOIA 7,206 6,366 8.8 67,067 70,187 -4.4
RX 330 4,862 0 -- 7,819 0 --
TOTAL 95,152 76,786 19.2 1,119,609 1,039,729 7.7
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 62.0% 54.3% 60.0% 59.2%
SELLING DAYS 26 25 307 307
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
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