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Best-Ever May Sales Reported by Lexus Central Area

4 June 1999

Best-Ever May Sales Reported by Lexus Central Area

    CHICAGO, June 4 -- Lexus Central Area dealers established
best-ever sales in May of 3,053 vehicles, a 34 percent increase over May 1998
when 2,287 were sold.
    The best-selling Lexus, the RX300 sport utility vehicle, posted an
impressive 58 percent increase.  The LX470 premium sports utility vehicle,
posted a 54 percent increase.  Both vehicles recorded their best-ever sales.
     The ES300 continues to lead the sedans, with sales of 789 versus 623 in
May 1998, for a 27 percent increase.
    "Lexus enjoyed the best month in its history because of exciting products
and very attractive prices," said Nancy Davies, general manager for the Lexus
Central Area.  "Our continued high resale value across the line made May an
outstanding month to purchase or lease a Lexus vehicle.  With year-to-date
sales of 12,195 versus 8,545 in 1998, the Lexus Central Area is up 43 percent
over last year's record sales."

    Headquartered in Naperville, Ill., the Lexus Central Area distributes
Lexus vehicles and provides sales, service, parts and customer support to
35 dealers in the Midwest.