Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for May 2017
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5 percent from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted May 2017 sales of 192,847 units, up 0.1 percent on a volume basis, and down 3.9 percent on a DSR basis.
"Although down from last year, the auto industry is still enjoying a solid year in 2017, with light trucks continuing to shine," said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. "We continue to see the SUV segment leading the way, with a best-ever May for RAV4, Highlander, and overall light truck for the Toyota division, where inventory remains at healthy levels for our customers during the summer buying season. We are also thrilled at how well the market is accepting our newest model, the C-HR, with its first full month of sales in May, as our dealers have started to build some inventory. So far, we are seeing strong interest from a younger demographic for the C-HR, which is exciting."
Lexus posted sales of 25,401 vehicles in May 2017, down 4.8 percent on a volume basis, and down 8.6 percent on a DSR basis.
"As we press further into 2017, Luxury Utility Vehicles continue to lead Lexus sales, with a best-ever May for the NX and our total LUV lineup," said Jeff Bracken, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "But continued interest in utility vehicles is not our only news--sales of the LC 500 and LC 500h kicked-off in May to a great start, exceeding our expectations and allowing our new LC owners to experience amazing."
May 2017 Highlights:
-- Camry posts sales of 32,547 units
-- Total TMNA, Toyota, and Lexus divisions all post new May record for
light truck sales
-- TMNA light trucks sales up 12.4 percent
-- Toyota division light truck up more than 13 percent
-- C-HR posts first full month of sales with 1,848 units
-- RAV4 sales rise nearly 19 percent; a best-ever May
-- Highlander up 22.5; a best-ever May
-- 4Runner up more than 6 percent
-- Tacoma up nearly 7 percent
-- Tundra up 9.6 percent
-- Lexus division LUV sales up 7.5 percent
-- NX sets new best-ever May, volume up 24.3 percent, and up 19.3 on DSR
basis
-- LX up almost 38 percent on volume, and up 32.4 percent on a DSR basis
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume
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TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
MAY 2017
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2017 2016 DSR % VOL % 2017 2016 DSR % VOL %
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TOTAL TOYOTA 218,248 219,339 -4.5 -0.5 952,785 999,545 -4.7 -4.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV 192,847 192,657 -3.9 0.1 843,423 873,760 -3.5 -3.5
TOTAL LEXUS 25,401 26,682 -8.6 -4.8 109,362 125,785 -13.1 -13.1
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YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 3,444 3,056 8.2 12.7 15,758 13,488 16.8 16.8
YARIS LIFTBACK 852 1,236 -33.8 -31.1 6,138 5,284 16.2 16.2
TOTAL YARIS 4,296 4,292 -3.9 0.1 21,896 18,772 16.6 16.6
iQ 0 1 -100 -100 0 5 -100 -100
xD 0 0 0 0 0 8 -100 -100
xB 0 135 -100 -100 0 2,553 -100 -100
tC 10 1,043 -99.1 -99 166 4,881 -96.6 -96.6
COROLLA IM (INCL SCI IM) 1,995 1,743 9.9 14.5 9,312 7,511 24 24
COROLLA SEDAN 30,942 34,872 -14.8 -11.3 136,164 151,243 -10 -10
TOTAL COROLLA 32,937 36,615 -13.6 -10 145,476 158,754 -8.4 -8.4
86 (INCL FR-S) 680 681 -4.1 -0.1 3,101 3,095 0.2 0.2
MIRAI 162 40 288.8 305 579 178 225.3 225.3
AVALON 2,872 3,779 -27 -24 14,215 20,013 -29 -29
PRIUS 10,022 12,517 -23.1 -19.9 46,364 56,378 -17.8 -17.8
CAMRY 32,547 36,916 -15.4 -11.8 147,434 167,200 -11.8 -11.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 83,526 96,019 -16.5 -13 379,231 431,837 -12.2 -12.2
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CT 825 797 -0.6 3.5 3,311 3,730 -11.2 -11.2
IS 2,367 2,879 -21.1 -17.8 10,225 14,351 -28.8 -28.8
RC 517 823 -39.7 -37.2 2,600 4,505 -42.3 -42.3
ES 4,228 5,373 -24.5 -21.3 17,134 22,833 -25 -25
GS 615 1,111 -46.9 -44.6 2,907 6,101 -52.4 -52.4
LS 317 712 -57.3 -55.5 1,555 2,349 -33.8 -33.8
LC 419 0 0 0 419 0 0 0
LFA 0 0 0 0 0 5 -100 -100
TOTAL LEXUS CAR 9,288 11,695 -23.8 -20.6 38,151 53,874 -29.2 -29.2
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TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 92,814 107,714 -17.3 -13.8 417,382 485,711 -14.1 -14.1
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SIENNA 10,434 11,485 -12.8 -9.2 46,696 56,809 -17.8 -17.8
C-HR 1,848 0 0 0 2,398 0 0 0
RAV4 38,356 32,261 14.1 18.9 150,646 138,535 8.7 8.7
FJ CRUISER 0 2 -100 -100 2 6 -66.7 -66.7
VENZA 0 31 -100 -100 11 503 -97.8 -97.8
HIGHLANDER 18,115 14,783 17.6 22.5 82,738 68,493 20.8 20.8
4RUNNER 11,014 10,352 2.1 6.4 53,098 46,058 15.3 15.3
SEQUOIA 964 1,126 -17.8 -14.4 5,349 5,303 0.9 0.9
LAND CRUISER 259 315 -21.1 -17.8 1,292 1,457 -11.3 -11.3
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 70,556 58,870 15.1 19.9 295,534 260,355 13.5 13.5
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TACOMA 17,654 16,544 2.4 6.7 78,153 79,226 -1.4 -1.4
TUNDRA 10,677 9,739 5.2 9.6 43,809 45,533 -3.8 -3.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP 28,331 26,283 3.5 7.8 121,962 124,759 -2.2 -2.2
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TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK 109,321 96,638 8.6 13.1 464,192 441,923 5 5
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NX 5,009 4,031 19.3 24.3 21,426 19,221 11.5 11.5
RX 8,849 8,804 -3.5 0.5 38,329 41,367 -7.3 -7.3
GX 1,851 1,859 -4.4 -0.4 9,157 9,052 1.2 1.2
LX 404 293 32.4 37.9 2,299 2,271 1.2 1.2
TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 16,113 14,987 3.2 7.5 71,211 71,911 -1 -1
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TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 125,434 111,625 7.9 12.4 535,403 513,834 4.2 4.2
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Selling Days 25 24 126 126
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DSR = Daily Selling Rate
*NA Built Vehicles TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
MAY, 2017
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2017 2016 DSR % VOL % 2017 2016 DSR % VOL %
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COROLLA 30,942 34,872 -14.8 -11.3 136,164 151,243 -10 -10
CAMRY 32,547 36,916 -15.4 -11.8 147,434 167,200 -11.8 -11.8
AVALON 2,872 3,779 -27 -24 14,215 20,013 -29 -29
YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 3,444 3,056 8.2 12.7 15,758 13,488 16.8 16.8
RAV4 17,580 17,641 -4.3 -0.3 70,483 77,173 -8.7 -8.7
VENZA 0 31 -100 -100 11 501 -97.8 -97.8
HIGHLANDER 18,115 14,783 17.6 22.5 82,738 68,493 20.8 20.8
SIENNA 10,434 11,485 -12.8 -9.2 46,696 56,809 -17.8 -17.8
SEQUOIA 964 1,126 -17.8 -14.4 5,349 5,303 0.9 0.9
TACOMA 17,654 16,544 2.4 6.7 78,153 79,226 -1.4 -1.4
TUNDRA 10,677 9,739 5.2 9.6 43,809 45,533 -3.8 -3.8
ES 3,335 3,532 -9.4 -5.6 12,864 11,906 8 8
RX 8,301 8,550 -6.8 -2.9 35,626 38,814 -8.2 -8.2
TOTAL 156,865 162,054 -7.1 -3.2 689,300 735,702 -6.3 -6.3
N.A VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 71.9% 73.9% 72.3% 73.6%
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TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 13,721 17,396 -24.3 -21.1 65,660 79,893 -17.8 -17.8
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 5,953 8,163 -30 -27.1 25,287 41,968 -39.7 -39.7
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 69,805 78,623 -14.8 -11.2 313,571 351,944 -10.9 -10.9
LEXUS NA BUILT CARS 3,335 3,532 -9.4 -5.6 12,864 11,906 8 8
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 92,814 107,714 -17.3 -13.8 417,382 485,711 -14.1 -14.1
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TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK 33,897 25,289 28.7 34 136,953 108,885 25.8 25.8
LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK 7,812 6,437 16.5 21.4 35,585 33,097 7.5 7.5
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK 75,424 71,349 1.5 5.7 327,239 333,038 -1.7 -1.7
LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK 8,301 8,550 -6.8 -2.9 35,626 38,814 -8.2 -8.2
TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 125,434 111,625 7.9 12.4 535,403 513,834 4.2 4.2
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SELLING DAYS 25 24 126 126
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DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
-- Current Month -- -- Calendar Year To Date --
2017 2016 DSR % 2017 2016 DSR %
Toyota Prius Sedan 6,064 9,389 -38 27,635 39,944 -30.8
Toyota Prius V(only) 929 1,215 -26.6 4,474 6,185 -27.7
Toyota Prius C(only) 1,121 1,909 -43.6 6,182 10,218 -39.5
Toyota Prius PRIME(only) 1,908 4 45692 8,073 31 25942
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4,070 4,185 -6.6 17,061 15,527 9.9
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