1st December, 2000
Toyota Reports Strong November Sales
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported strong November sales of 126,013 vehicles, up 4.6 percent over last November's record-setting sales.
"Industry sales are on final approach for a soft landing, tracking right alongside the economy," said Jim Press, TMS executive vice president.
Calendar-year-to-date sales totaled 1,485,213, an increase of 9.3 percent over the same period last year.
Both TMS sales divisions broke November sales marks set last year. Toyota Division recorded sales of 108,136 units, up 2.9 percent. The Lexus Division reported increased sales of 17,877 units, up 16.5 percent over the same period last year.
Toyota Division light truck sales rose 18.3 percent, to 46,947 units, for a best-ever November. Sales were led by the restyled Tacoma compact pickup, with an impressive 12,537 units sold, an increase of 24.5 percent over last November. The Tundra full-size pickup enjoyed a best-ever November, with 7,290 units sold, an increase of 9.0 percent. The redesigned RAV4 compact SUV also saw a best-ever November, with 7,316 units sold, an increase of 109.6 percent. The all-new, EPA-certified ULEV Sequoia full-size SUV enjoyed a strong introductory month, with 5,025 units sold.
The Lexus Division's record-setting November was due to the recent introduction of two redesigned vehicles. The completely redesigned LS 430 flagship posted sales of 2,546 units, a tremendous increase of 235.9 percent over last November. The GS 430 enjoyed a strong November with 548 units sold, an increase of 51.8 percent. The all-new IS 300 sport sedan saw hearty sales of 1,950 units. The popular RX 300 continues its steady sales pace with 7,297 units sold, an increase of 5.3 percent over last November.
Sales of North American-built vehicles made up 62.0 percent of total November sales.
TOYOTA RETAIL SALES
(INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII)
NOVEMBER, 2000
----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2000 1999 CHG 2000 1999 CHG
TERCEL - - #N/A - 46 -100.0
ECHO 3,184 3,792 -16.0 45,426 6,558 590.2
COROLLA 17,327 17,206 0.7 216,336 230,595 -6.5
CELICA 3,068 4,147 -26.0 49,826 12,462 298.4
SUPRA - - #N/A 1 24 -95.8
CAMRY 28,910 32,127 -10.0 386,150 418,130 -8.0
Memo: Coupe 3,457 3,665 -5.7 46,832 48,877 -4.5
AVALON 7,139 8,110 -12.0 97,179 59,651 62.3
PASEO - - #N/A - 4 -100.0
MR2 SPYDER 572 - #N/A 6,755 - #N/A
PRIUS 989 - #N/A 4,428 - #N/A
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.
PASS. CAR 61,189 65,382 -6.4 806,101 727,470 10.4
ES 300 2,951 3,536 -16.5 37,789 41,983 -10.3
LS 430 2,546 758 235.9 12,931 15,615 -17.5
SC 300 13 86 -84.9 442 1,643 -73.2
SC 400 2 59 -96.6 179 778 -77.1
GS 300 1,677 2,165 -22.5 20,013 22,819 -12.6
GS 430 548 361 51.8 5,659 6,481 -13.0
IS 300 1,950 - #N/A 13,393 - #N/A
TOTAL LEXUS
PASSENGER CAR 9,687 6,965 39.1 90,406 89,319 0.9
TOTAL TOYOTA
PASSENGER CAR 70,876 72,347 -2.0 896,507 816,789 9.4
PREVIA - - #N/A 1 - #N/A
SIENNA 6,860 8,260 -16.9 96,334 90,701 5.8
RAV4 7,316 3,490 109.6 46,651 53,811 -13.6
4RUNNER 6,989 9,545 -26.8 104,780 114,269 -8.6
LAND CRUISER 930 1,649 -43.6 14,636 16,749 -12.9
SEQUOIA 5,025 - #N/A 5,025 - #N/A
4X2 TACOMA 6,975 5,458 27.8 72,654 77,646 -6.8
4X4 TACOMA 5,562 4,610 20.7 61,514 67,538 -9.2
TOTAL TACOMA 12,537 10,068 24.5 134,168 145,184 -7.9
T100 - - #N/A 9 220 -95.9
TUNDRA 7,290 6,689 9.0 92,639 35,992 156.5
TOTAL PICKUP 19,827 16,757 18.3 226,816 181,396 24.6
TOTAL TOYOTA
DIV. LT TRUCK 46,947 39,701 18.3 494,243 456,926 7.8
LX 470 893 1,449 -38.4 13,847 14,042 -1.7
RX 300 7,297 6,933 5.3 80,616 65,664 22.3
TOTAL LEXUS
LIGHT TRUCK 8,190 8,382 -2.3 94,463 79,706 18.1
TOTAL TOYOTA
LIGHT TRUCK 55,137 48,083 14.7 588,706 536,632 9.3
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 108,136 105,083 2.9 1,300,344 1,184,396 9.4
TOTAL LEXUS 17,877 15,347 16.5 184,869 169,025 9.0
TOTAL TOYOTA 126,013 120,430 4.6 1,485,213 1,353,421 9.3
MEMO:
DOM. COROLLA 17,327 17,206 0.7 215,790 230,594 -6.8
DOM. CAMRY 21,997 22,636 -2.8 275,667 301,197 -8.8
DOM. PICKUP 19,827 16,757 18.3 226,807 181,176 24.7
SELLING DAYS 25 25 282 281
TOTAL IMPORT CAR 24,413 24,395 0.1 307,871 225,347 36.1
TOTAL DOMESTIC CAR 46,463 47,952 -3.1 588,636 591,442 -0.8
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT
CAR 14,726 17,430 -15.5 217,465 136,028 59.3
TOYOTA/LEXUS SALES
NOVEMBER, 2000
----- CURRENT MONTH ----- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
DSR % DSR %
2000 1999 CHG 2000 1999 CHG
TOTAL VEHICLE
SALES 126,013 120,430 4.6 1,485,213 1,353,421 9.3
Memo: Total
Toyota Div. 108,136 105,083 2.9 1,300,344 1,184,396 9.4
Memo: Total
Lexus Div. 17,877 15,347 16.5 184,869 169,025 9.0
TOYOTA DIV.
IMPORT CAR 14,726 17,430 -15.5 217,465 136,028 59.3
LEXUS IMPORT
CAR 9,687 6,965 39.1 90,406 89,319 0.9
TOYOTA DIV NA
BUILT CARS 46,463 47,952 -3.1 588,636 591,442 -0.8
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 70,876 72,347 -2.0 896,507 816,789 9.4
SPORT UTILITY
VEHICLES 28,450 23,066 23.3 265,555 264,535 0.0
Memo: Lexus
Sport Utility 8,190 8,382 -2.3 94,463 79,706 18.1
SMALL VANS 6,860 8,260 -16.9 96,335 90,701 5.8
PICKUPS 19,827 16,757 18.3 226,816 181,396 24.6
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES
COROLLA 17,327 17,206 0.7 215,790 230,594 -6.8
CAMRY 21,997 22,636 -2.8 275,667 301,197 -8.8
AVALON 7,139 8,110 -12.0 97,179 59,651 62.3
SIENNA 6,860 8,260 -16.9 96,334 90,701 5.8
PICKUP 19,827 16,757 18.3 226,807 181,176 24.7
SEQUOIA 5,025 0 #N/A 5,025 0 #N/A
TOTAL 78,175 72,969 7.1 916,802 863,319 5.8
N.A. VEHICLES
% OF TOTAL 62.0% 60.6% 61.7% 63.8%
SELLING DAYS 25 25 282 281
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE |
