Toyota Sales Move Forward 8.7% In February - Lexus Up 8.3%

Toyota Sales Move Forward 8.7% In February - Lexus Up 8.3%
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 percent over the year-ago month.   
 
Toyota Division posted February total sales of 149,038 units, up 8.7 percent year-over-year on a DSR basis.  Volume-wise, Toyota Division sales increased 4.4 percent over February 2012. 
 
“Despite rising gas prices, severe winter storms and concerns about the federal budget, February was a good indication of the overall strength of the market,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “With the most fuel efficient full line of vehicles, Toyota is well positioned, and we’re encouraged by very positive consumer reaction to our new Avalon and RAV4.”
 
Lexus Division reported February total sales of 17,339, up 8.3 percent on a DSR basis and up 3.9 percent by raw volume, compared to the same period last year. 
 
Other Highlights:
  • Avalon posted its best month since November 2007, up 63.1 percent with sales of 5,703 units
  • RAV4, bolstered by sales of the all-new 2014 model, recorded its best-ever February with sales of 13,329 units, up 5.1 percent
  • Corolla sales of  24,999 units were up 12.9 percent
  • Camry posted sales of 31,270 units, while the Prius Family recorded sales of 17,812
  • Total TMS truck sales of 70,051 units, up 16.1 percent
  • Total TMS Hybrid sales were 26,966 units, up 2.3 percent on a DSR basis
  • Both Tundra and Highlander posted their best February sales since 2008, up 15.5 and 14.1 percent, respectively
  • Tacoma recorded sales of 12,644 units, up 18.5 percent, its best February since 2008
  • Lexus RX sales of 6,938, up 19.8 percent
  • Lexus ES sales of 4,817, up 60.7 percent

USNA1999USNA1999 - 3/1/2013 2:21:46 PM
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It seems LEXUS is giving away those RXs and ESs here in JAX. They are all over the place.


cidflekkencidflekken - 3/1/2013 4:41:01 PM
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Wow, the GS is just not even competitive.


USNA1999USNA1999 - 3/1/2013 5:39:23 PM
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Funny because I would take a GS before an ES or RX anyday but I guess budget minded people looking for an entry level luxury car opt for those two models vice the GS. Personally, I think the GS (Sport) is the nicest car LEXUS is currently selling. I might trade my LS for one of them.
Amazing how a after only a few months the GS is dead on arrival. Where are the pumpers that stated that it would be selling at record levels? LoL!


lexworldlexworld - 3/1/2013 9:02:05 PM
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...Yeah they're giving those RX's and ES's away alright? Let's just say, walk up to a Lexus Dealership and give'em what they want and they will no doubt give you what you want...A Beautiful Lexus Automobile. Those new Lexus cars and Suv's are HEAD TURNERS! Only haters hate to see'em on the road the rest of the population can't wait to own one or maybe do like -USNA1999 and trade his LS460 in for a new LS460. Keep hope alive and make a Toyota or Lexus your ultimate wise purchase, because as time heads into the future you'll be driving the smartest made vehicle on the planet!




HughJassHughJass - 3/2/2013 3:30:21 PM
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Hyundai's sales were only up 2.4%, granted its a shorter month but everyone runs on a 28day Feb.

Surprised how well the new Avalon is doing, doubled sales vs last year and leaving the Genesis in the dust. Yup, Genesis is 3+ years old now, but that didn't seem to be an issue when it was competing against a 3yo Avalon and even then, it wasn't until recently the Genesis finally passed it in sales.

Mid size sedans went down for everyone, the economy must be going great under Black Jesus.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 3/4/2013 1:48:51 AM
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sad to see that the GS, one of lexus best shots in years, has dropped more then 50%...down to just over 1,000 units.
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