Lexus USA May 2008 Sales Report
June 03, 2008 Filed under: Sales Reports, USA
Lexus sales in the US had another down month, dropping 19.6% since when compared to last May. Here's the breakdown:
| 2008 | 2007 | % Change | |
| IS250/350/F | 5,420 | 5,722 | -8.8 |
| ES350 | 6,831 | 8,572 | -23.3 |
| GS350/460/450h | 1,708 | 2,043 | -19.5 |
| SC430 | 216 | 410 | -49.3 |
| LS460/600h L | 2,115 | 3,196 | -36.3 |
| Total Cars | 16,290 | 19,943 | -21.3 |
| RX350/400h | 8,082 | 9,798 | -20.6 |
| GX470 | 1,394 | 1,842 | -27.1 |
| LX570 | 827 | 264 | 201.7 |
| Total Trucks | 10,303 | 11,904 | -16.7 |
| Total Sales | 26,593 | 31,847 | -19.6 |
With so many models three to four years into their cycle, it's natural for sales to drop, regardless of the financial climate. Add this to the fact that the three newest vehicles in the lineup (IS-F, LSh, LX) retail for an average of $78,500 and could all be considered "specialty" vehicles, and I'm sure Toyota isn't all that surprised to see this kind of drop.
I am surprised to see how steady the ISx50 sales is holding given that it is heading into the 4th year, it's like night and day compare to the IS300.
I think with the 2nd gen IS Lexus finally has a good foundation to build on for its entry level performance sedan and I am looking forward to see what they can do with the next iteration (please don't effed up...)
Louis: I absolutely agree, it's pretty impressive how consistent the IS range has been.
(I'm going to try and dig up some IS-F sales figures to see how much it's boosting the IS numbers.)
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