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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported January 2018 sales of 167,056 vehicles, an increase of 16.8 percent from January 2017 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in January 2018 compared to January 2017, sales were up 12.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. 
 
Toyota division posted January sales of 149,142 units, up 17 percent on a volume basis and 12.3 percent on a DSR basis.
 
“We are off to a great start with strong customer demand for light trucks, including RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner, setting best-ever records for January,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “We’re encouraged by the strength of the market and the momentum we have with a full calendar year of the all-new Camry, followed by the launch of the all-new Avalon in the spring.”
 
Lexus posted January sales of 17,914 vehicles, up 15 percent on a volume basis and 10.4 percent on a DSR basis.
 
“Lexus is off to a very strong start this year. The NX, both gas and hybrid, had their best January ever, and the all-new three-row RXL is just now starting to hit dealership showrooms,” said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager, Lexus division. “Combined with the launch of our fifth-generation LS and LS hybrid this month, along with the Limited Edition LC Inspiration Series and two-row LX, we're very optimistic about the year ahead. These new models will be followed throughout the year by 10 additional new models.”
 
January 2018 Highlights  

  • Camry sales were up 21.3 percent
  • TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions post best-ever light truck sales
  • Toyota division SUV posts 56,933 units
  • RAV4 sales of 26,655 units, a best-ever month
  • 4Runner sales were up 11.2 percent, a best-ever month
  • Highlander sales of 15,484 units, a best-ever month
  • Toyota division pickups up 27.3 percent
  • Tacoma up 33.6 percent
  • Tundra posted sales of 7,644 units, up 15.3 percent
  • Lexus division LUVs up 23.6 percent, a best-ever month
  •  NX up 41.9 percent in January, a best-ever month
  •  RX posts monthly sales of 6,738 units
  •  GX sales up 12.1 percent
  •  Lexus ES sales were up 21.6 percent
 
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume






Toyota Cruises Through January With A 12.1% Jump In Sales - Lexus Up 10.4%

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