Lexus Reports Best-Ever April Sales for the Sixth-Consecutive Year

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2003; -- Lexus today reported April sales of 21,277 vehicles, an increase of 2.2 percent, recording the division's sixth consecutive best-ever April. "The recent jump in consumer confidence should translate to a significant increase in consumer spending, pushing the economy along at a quicker pace," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The recent new-model launches in the luxury segments will benefit from this improving climate."

Lexus sport utility vehicles (SUVs) led the sales charge, enjoying best-ever April sales of 11,044, up 47.8 percent over the same period last year. April marked the first full month of sales for the all-new RX 330 entry-luxury SUV. April sales for RX totaled 7,666, an increase of 13.5 percent, while the GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle recorded its best-ever selling month with sales of 2,673 units.