Toyota Down - Lexus Up- Means Best Ever April Sales For Toyota USA
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Following the best-ever first quarter sales in its history, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 151,784 vehicles, an increase of 4,450 units, recording the company's seventh consecutive best-ever April. There were 26 selling days in April compared to 25 last April, which accounted for a sales percentage decrease of 0.9 percent based on a weighted daily selling rate.
"With the situation in Iraq stabilizing, consumers are feeling more secure and more confident," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president and COO. "Industry sales should benefit as economic recovery trends continue to improve at a steady pace."
Both TMS sales divisions recorded best-ever April sales. The Toyota Division reported record-breaking sales of 130,507 units sold, an increase of 3,190 units over last year. The Lexus Division enjoyed its best-ever April with sales of 21,277 vehicles, an increase of 2.2 percent.
The record-setting month included best-ever April sales for TMS passenger cars and light trucks. TMS passenger car sales totaled 84,103, an increase of 706 units. Total sales for TMS light trucks were 67,681, up 1.8 percent.
Toyota Division passenger cars enjoyed best-ever April sales of 73,870, up 0.7 percent. The Corolla posted best-ever April sales of 30,539, an increase of 31.6 percent. The Echo subcompact sedan enjoyed strong sales of 2,810, up 19.2 percent.
Toyota Division light truck sales were led by the Highlander mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) with best-ever April sales of 9,565, an increase of 255 units. The all-new fourth-generation 4Runner mid-size SUV posted strong sales of 8,762 units sold, up 36.1 percent over the same period last year. Tacoma pickup truck sales increased by 109 units with total April sales of 12,768.
The Lexus Division's record-setting performance was paced by best-ever April SUV sales of 11,044, up 47.8 percent. The RX 300/330 led the sales charge with 7,666 units sold, an increase of 13.5 percent. The GX 470 reported its best-ever sales month of 2,673 units.
Sales of North American-built vehicles accounted for 59.6 percent of total April sales.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
April, 2003
CURRENT MONTH CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE
DSR % DSR %
2003 2002 CHG 2003 2002 CHG
ECHO 2,810 2,267 19.2 12,366 10,086 22.6
COROLLA 30,539 22,306 31.6 106,536 69,230 53.9
CELICA 1,451 2,268 -38.5 4,967 8,086 -38.6
CAMRY 32,795 35,789 -11.9 126,799 145,704 -13.0
AVALON 4,502 5,662 -23.5 17,518 22,083 -20.7
MR2 SPYDER 316 441 -31.1 1,040 1,523 -31.7
PRIUS 1,457 1,834 -23.6 7,563 7,032 7.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS.
CAR 73,870 70,567 0.7 276,789 263,744 4.9
ES 300 5,299 6,035 -15.6 19,223 22,843 -15.8
LS 430 1,652 2,286 -30.5 6,155 8,326 -26.1
SC 430 958 1,347 -31.6 3,204 5,504 -41.8
GS 300 852 1,173 -30.2 3,178 4,678 -32.1
GS 430 199 215 -11.0 662 775 -14.6
IS 300 1,273 1,774 -31.0 4,665 5,930 -21.3
TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 10,233 12,830 -23.3 37,087 48,056 -22.8
TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 84,103 83,397 -3.0 313,876 311,800 0.7
SIENNA 6,025 6,970 -16.9 23,905 26,549 -10.0
RAV4 6,563 6,803 -7.2 23,776 27,194 -12.6
4RUNNER 8,762 6,192 36.1 31,154 23,353 33.4
HIGHLANDER 9,565 9,310 -1.2 36,702 35,627 3.0
LAND CRUISER 511 522 -5.9 1,924 2,037 -5.5
SEQUOIA 4,947 5,789 -17.8 18,217 22,316 -18.4
4X2 TACOMA 7,837 7,613 -1.0 28,700 29,115 -1.4
4X4 TACOMA 4,931 5,046 -6.0 18,456 19,701 -6.3
TOTAL TACOMA 12,768 12,659 -3.0 47,156 48,816 -3.4
TUNDRA 7,496 8,505 -15.3 27,789 32,162 -13.6
TOTAL PICKUP 20,264 21,164 -7.9 74,945 80,978 -7.5
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT
TRUCK 56,637 56,750 -4.0 210,623 218,054 -3.4
LX 470 705 692 -2.0 2,475 2,807 -11.8
GX 470 2,673 0 -- 9,341 0 --
RX 300/330 7,666 6,495 13.5 24,562 24,301 1.1
TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 11,044 7,187 47.8 36,378 27,108 34.2
TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 67,681 63,937 1.8 247,001 245,162 0.8
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 130,507 127,317 -1.4 487,412 481,798 1.2
TOTAL LEXUS 21,277 20,017 2.2 73,465 75,164 -2.3
TOTAL TOYOTA 151,784 147,334 -0.9 560,877 556,962 0.7
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 23,510 22,306 1.3 83,848 69,230 21.1
DOM. CAMRY 31,231 29,870 0.5 110,575 113,171 -2.3
DOM. PICKUP 20,264 21,164 -7.9 74,945 80,978 -7.5
SELLING DAYS 26 25 101 101
TOTAL IMPORT CAR 24,860 25,559 -6.5 101,935 107,316 -5.0
TOTAL DOMESTIC CAR 59,243 57,838 -1.5 211,941 204,484 3.6
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 14,627 12,729 10.5 64,848 59,260 9.4
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
April, 2003
CURRENT MONTH CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE
DSR % DSR %
2003 2002 CHG 2003 2002 CHG
TOTAL VEHICLE SALES 151,784 147,334 -0.9 560,877 556,962 0.7
Memo: Total Toyota
Div. 130,507 127,317 -1.4 487,412 481,798 1.2
Memo: Total Lexus
Div. 21,277 20,017 2.2 73,465 75,164 -2.3
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 14,627 12,729 10.5 64,848 59,260 9.4
LEXUS IMPORT CAR 10,233 12,830 -23.3 37,087 48,056 -22.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 59,243 57,838 -1.5 211,941 204,484 3.6
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 84,103 83,397 -3.0 313,876 311,800 0.7
SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 41,392 35,803 11.2 148,151 137,635 7.6
Memo: Lexus Sport
Utility 11,044 7,187 47.8 36,378 27,108 34.2
SMALL VANS 6,025 6,970 -16.9 23,905 26,549 -10.0
PICKUPS 20,264 21,164 -7.9 74,945 80,978 -7.5
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT
VEHICLES
COROLLA 23,510 22,306 1.3 83,848 69,230 21.1
CAMRY 31,231 29,870 0.5 110,575 113,171 -2.3
AVALON 4,502 5,662 -23.5 17,518 22,083 -20.7
SIENNA 6,025 6,970 -16.9 23,905 26,549 -10.0
PICKUP 20,264 21,164 -7.9 74,945 80,978 -7.5
SEQUOIA 4,947 5,789 -17.8 18,217 22,316 -18.4
TOTAL 90,479 91,761 -5.2 329,008 334,327 -1.6
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 59.6% 62.3% 58.7% 60.0%
SELLING DAYS 26 25 101 101
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE