Toyota Motor North America Reports February 2018 Sales
PLANO, Texas, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported February 2018 sales of 182,195 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent from February 2017 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in February 2018 compared to February 2017, sales were up 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis.
Toyota division posted February sales of 162,930 units, up 4.4 percent on a volume and DSR basis.
"We're off to an outstanding start to the year," said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. "Best-ever February light truck results, combined with continued strong sales of the all-new 2018 Camry, give us great momentum as we kick off our spring Ready, Set, Go! sales event."
Lexus posted February sales of 19,265 vehicles, up 5.1 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis.
"Lexus kept its momentum going with another strong month in February," said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager, Lexus division. "NX, both gas and hybrid, had its best-ever February while our LUVs also delivered another record month. We've now launched our all-new 5(th)-generation LS and LS hybrid sedans, so we expect a very strong first quarter. These new models will be followed by 10 additional new or updated models, so we're very optimistic about the year ahead."
February 2018 Highlights
-- TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions posted best-ever February light truck
sales
-- Toyota division SUVs up 12.6 percent with 61,521 units sold
-- RAV4 posted best-ever month with sales of 29,867 units
-- Camry sales of 30,865, posted double-digit growth year over year
-- Highlander posted sales of 15,960 units
-- Toyota division pickups increased 15.4 percent
-- Tacoma sales up 18.0 percent with 16,817 units
-- Tundra posted sales of 7,977 units, up 10.3 percent
-- Lexus division LUVs up 12.3 percent, a best-ever February
-- NX up 21.3 percent in February, a best-ever February
-- RX posted monthly sales of 7,238 units, up 8.4 percent
-- GX sales up 16.1 percent
-- Lexus LS sales were up 86.4 percent
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 - and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.
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CONTACTS: Toyota Business Communications
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Karen Nielsen (469) 292-2659
Amanda Roark (469) 292-2636
Lexus Public Relations
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Nancy Hubbell (469) 292-4954
Ed Hellwig (469) 292-1165
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TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
FEBRUARY 2018
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2018 2017 DSR % VOL % 2018 2017 DSR % VOL %
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TOTAL TOYOTA 182,195 174,339 4.5 4.5 349,251 317,389 7.8 10.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV 162,930 156,001 4.4 4.4 312,072 283,479 7.8 10.1
TOTAL LEXUS 19,265 18,338 5.1 5.1 37,179 33,910 7.4 9.6
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YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 2,456 2,801 -12.3 -12.3 4,588 4,752 -5.4 -3.5
YARIS LIFTBACK 136 1057 -87.1 -87.1 310 2,387 -87.3 -87.0
TOTAL YARIS 2,592 3,858 -32.8 -32.8 4,898 7,139 -32.8 -31.4
iQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
xD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
xB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
tC 1 39 -97.4 -97.4 1 111 -99.1 -99.1
COROLLA IM (INCL SCI
IM) 1,486 1,766 -15.9 -15.9 2,882 3,226 -12.5 -10.7
COROLLA SEDAN 23,535 25,395 -7.3 -7.3 43,546 45,502 -6.3 -4.3
TOTAL COROLLA 25,021 27,161 -7.9 -7.9 46,428 48,728 -6.7 -4.7
86 (INCL FR-S) 361 603 -40.1 -40.1 678 1,077 -38.3 -37.0
MIRAI 166 110 50.9 50.9 379 193 92.4 96.4
AVALON 3,027 2,610 16.0 16.0 6,508 5,113 24.7 27.3
PRIUS 7,070 9,044 -21.8 -21.8 14,013 16,874 -18.6 -17.0
CAMRY 30,865 27,498 12.2 12.2 55,503 47,811 13.7 16.1
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR 69,103 70,923 -2.6 -2.6 128,408 127,046 -1.0 1.1
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CT 0 458 -100 -100 3 851 -99.7 -99.6
IS 1,524 1,684 -9.5 -9.5 2,971 3,107 -6.3 -4.4
RC 186 495 -62.4 -62.4 347 942 -63.9 -63.2
ES 2,685 2,709 -0.9 -0.9 5,325 4,880 6.9 9.1
GS 534 536 -0.4 -0.4 1,009 958 3.2 5.3
LS 548 294 86.4 86.4 664 574 13.3 15.7
LC 128 0 0 0 304 0 0 0
LFA 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
TOTAL LEXUS CAR 5,606 6,176 -9.2 -9.2 10,624 11,312 -8.0 -6.1
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TOTAL TOYOTA CAR 74,709 77,099 -3.1 -3.1 139,032 138,358 -1.6 0.5
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SIENNA 7,512 8,965 -16.2 -16.2 16,060 16,250 -3.2 -1.2
C-HR 4,420 0 0 0 8,366 0 0 0
RAV4 29,867 26,351 13.3 13.3 56,522 48,506 14.1 16.5
FJ CRUISER 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
VENZA 0 1 -100 -100 0 5 -100 -100
HIGHLANDER 15,960 15,928 0.2 0.2 31,444 28,584 7.8 10.0
4RUNNER 10,120 10,912 -7.3 -7.3 19,789 19,611 -1.2 0.9
SEQUOIA 899 1,179 -23.7 -23.7 1,822 2,325 -23.2 -21.6
LAND CRUISER 255 252 1.2 1.2 510 524 -4.7 -2.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV 61,521 54,623 12.6 12.6 118,454 99,555 16.6 19.0
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TACOMA 16,817 14,256 18.0 18.0 33,529 26,766 22.7 25.3
TUNDRA 7,977 7,234 10.3 10.3 15,621 13,862 10.4 12.7
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PICKUP 24,794 21,490 15.4 15.4 49,150 40,628 18.5 21.0
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TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
TRUCK 93,827 85,078 10.3 10.3 183,664 156,433 15.0 17.4
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NX 4,263 3,514 21.3 21.3 8,468 6,478 28.1 30.7
RX 7,238 6,676 8.4 8.4 13,976 12,196 12.3 14.6
GX 1773 1527 16.1 16.1 3,362 2,945 11.8 14.2
LX 385 445 -13.5 -13.5 749 979 -25.1 -23.5
TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK 13,659 12,162 12.3 12.3 26,555 22,598 15.1 17.5
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TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 107,486 97,240 10.5 10.5 210,219 179,031 15.0 17.4
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Selling Days 24 24 49 48
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DSR = Daily Selling Rate
*NA Built Vehicles
TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
FEBRUARY, 2018
-- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2018 2017 DSR % VOL % 2018 2017 DSR % VOL %
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COROLLA 23,535 25,395 -7.3 -7.3 43,546 45,502 -6.3 -4.3
CAMRY 28,433 27,498 3.4 3.4 48,929 47,811 0.2 2.3
AVALON 3,027 2,610 16.0 16.0 6,508 5,113 24.7 27.3
YARIS IA (INCL SCI IA) 2,456 2,801 -12.3 -12.3 4,588 4,752 -5.4 -3.5
RAV4 14,655 12,882 13.8 13.8 26,562 23,087 12.7 15.1
VENZA 0 1 -100.0 -100.0 0 5 -100.0 -100.0
HIGHLANDER 15,960 15,928 0.2 0.2 31,444 28,584 7.8 10.0
SIENNA 7,512 8,965 -16.2 -16.2 16,060 16,250 -3.2 -1.2
SEQUOIA 899 1,179 -23.7 -23.7 1,822 2,325 -23.2 -21.6
TACOMA 16,817 14,256 18.0 18.0 33,529 26,766 22.7 25.3
TUNDRA 7,977 7,234 10.3 10.3 15,621 13,862 10.4 12.7
ES 2,440 1,909 27.8 27.8 4,775 3,393 37.9 40.7
RX 6,310 6,157 2.5 2.5 12,806 11,238 11.6 14.0
TOTAL 130,021 126,815 2.5 2.5 246,190 228,688 5.5 7.7
N.A VEHICLES % OF
TOTAL 71.4% 72.7% 70.5% 72.1%
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TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 11,652 12,619 -7.7 -7.7 24,837 23,868 1.9 4.1
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 3,166 4,267 -25.8 -25.8 5,849 7,919 -27.6 -26.1
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
CARS 57,451 58,304 -1.5 -1.5 103,571 103,178 -1.7 0.4
LEXUS NA BUILT CARS 2,440 1,909 27.8 27.8 4,775 3,393 37.9 40.7
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 74,709 77,099 -3.1 -3.1 139,032 138,358 -1.6 0.5
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TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
TRUCK 30,007 24,633 21.8 21.8 58,626 45,554 26.1 28.7
LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK 7,349 6,005 22.4 22.4 13,749 11,360 18.6 21.0
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT
TRUCK 63,820 60,445 5.6 5.6 125,038 110,879 10.5 12.8
LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK 6,310 6,157 2.5 2.5 12,806 11,238 11.6 14.0
TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK 107,486 97,240 10.5 10.5 210,219 179,031 15.0 17.4
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Selling Days 24 24 49 48
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DSR = Daily Selling Rate
-- Current Month -- -- Calendar Year To Date --
2018 2017 DSR % 2018 2017 DSR %
Toyota Prius Sedan 3,889 5,418 -28.2% 7,900 9,971 -22.4%
Toyota Prius V(only) 415 892 -53.5% 1,040 1,659 -38.6%
Toyota Prius C(only) 716 1,372 -47.8% 1,527 2,515 -40.5%
Toyota Prius
PRIME(only) 2,050 1,362 50.5% 3,546 2,728 27.3%
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 3,657 3,080 18.70% 7,159 5,978 17.3%
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