Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase in January 2012 Sales

Camry Sales Jump 56 Percent

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Feb 01, 2012, 01:35 ET

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales results of 124,540 units as momentum from the fourth quarter of last year picked up speed in January. With 24 selling days in January 2011 and 2012, sales increased 7.5 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis.

Driven by an increase in sales of the all-new 2012 Camry and Camry hybrid, the Toyota Division posted January sales of 112,266 units, an increase of 9.0 percent compared to the same period last year. The Lexus Division reported sales of 12,274 units, down 4.6 percent from last January.

"This month’s results show that the all-new Camry is a hit, attracting both new and loyal customers with its class-leading performance and value,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Our focus on delivering the best new products will continue as we enter the most aggressive launch of new vehicles in Toyota’s history."

Toyota Division

Toyota Division passenger cars recorded sales of 67,602 units, up 20.1 percent over January 2012. Passenger car sales were led by Camry and Camry Hybrid with combined sales of 28,295 units, an increase of 55.9 percent over the year-ago month. Monthly sales of the Prius family increased 8.7 percent with combined sales of 11,555 units. Avalon recorded monthly sales of 3,219 units, up 79.3 percent. Corolla posted January sales of 17,988 units.

Toyota Division light trucks posted January sales of 44,664 units, a decrease of 4.4 percent year-over-year. The RAV4 compact SUV led light truck with January sales of 9,819 units. The Tacoma mid-size pickup reported an increase of 24.6 percent with sales of 8,898 units, which helped push total Toyota pickup truck sales up 8.9 percent in January. The Tundra full-size pickup posted sales of 5,512 units, and the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined sales of 6,856 units for the month. The 4Runner mid-size SUV reported sales of 2,919 units.

Scion posted January sales of 3,535 units, an increase of 7.9 percent versus January 2011. The tC sports coupe led the way with sales of 1,309 units, while the xB urban utility vehicle recorded January sales of 1,200 units. The xD reported sales of 652 units, up 4.2 percent over the year-ago month. Currently on sale in specific regions, the iQ premium micro-subcompact posted sales of 374 units.

Lexus Division

Lexus reported passenger car sales of 6,069 units, up 9.1 percent over January 2011. The ES entry luxury sedan led Lexus passenger car sales with sales of 2,410 units, an increase of 8.8 percent. The IS luxury sports sedan reported combined sales of 1,810 units.

Lexus light trucks recorded sales of 6,205 units, a decrease of 15.0 percent compared to the same period last year. The RX luxury utility vehicle led Lexus light truck sales with posted combined monthly sales of 5,038 units. The GX mid-size luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 878 units.

TMS Hybrids

TMS posted January sales of 16,065 hybrid vehicles, an increase of 19.8 percent. Toyota Division posted sales of 14,102 hybrids for the month, up 15.7 percent year-over-year. Lexus Division reported monthly sales of 1,963 hybrids, an increase of 60.2 percent compared to the same period last year.

TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
January, 2012

	-- CURRENT MONTH --				-- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
			DSR %	VOL %			DSR %	VOL %
	2012	2011	CHG	CHG	2012	2011	CHG	CHG
TOTAL TOYOTA	124,540	115,856	7.5	7.5	124,540	115,856	7.5	7.5
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV.	112,266	102,996	9.0	9.0	112,266	102,996	9.0	9.0
TOTAL LEXUS	12,274	12,860	-4.6	-4.6	12,274	12,860	-4.6	-4.6

YARIS	3,010	1,839	63.7	63.7	3,010	1,839	63.7	63.7
COROLLA	17,988	20,581	-12.6	-12.6	17,988	20,581	-12.6	-12.6
PRIUS	11,555	10,635	8.7	8.7	11,555	10,635	8.7	8.7
CAMRY	28,295	18,145	55.9	55.9	28,295	18,145	55.9	55.9
AVALON	3,219	1,795	79.3	79.3	3,219	1,795	79.3	79.3
SCION iQ	374	0	N/A	N/A	374	0	N/A	N/A
SCION xD	652	626	4.2	4.2	652	626	4.2	4.2
SCION xB	1,200	1,298	-7.6	-7.6	1,200	1,298	-7.6	-7.6
SCION tC	1,309	1,351	-3.1	-3.1	1,309	1,351	-3.1	-3.1
TOTAL SCION	3,535	3,275	7.9	7.9	3,535	3,275	7.9	7.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR	67,602	56,270	20.1	20.1	67,602	56,270	20.1	20.1

CT	1,025	0	N/A	N/A	1,025	0	N/A	N/A
HS	152	286	-46.9	-46.9	152	286	-46.9	-46.9
IS	1,810	1,992	-9.1	-9.1	1,810	1,992	-9.1	-9.1
ES	2,410	2,215	8.8	8.8	2,410	2,215	8.8	8.8
GS	93	323	-71.2	-71.2	93	323	-71.2	-71.2
LS	573	734	-21.9	-21.9	573	734	-21.9	-21.9
SC	2	7	-71.4	-71.4	2	7	-71.4	-71.4
LFA	4	4	0.0	0.0	4	4	0.0	0.0
TOTAL LEXUS CAR	6,069	5,561	9.1	9.1	6,069	5,561	9.1	9.1
TOTAL TOYOTA CAR	73,671	61,831	19.1	19.1	73,671	61,831	19.1	19.1

RAV4	9,819	11,196	-12.3	-12.3	9,819	11,196	-12.3	-12.3
FJ CRUISER	708	1,128	-37.2	-37.2	708	1,128	-37.2	-37.2
VENZA	2,460	2,387	3.1	3.1	2,460	2,387	3.1	3.1
HIGHLANDER	6,856	7,507	-8.7	-8.7	6,856	7,507	-8.7	-8.7
4RUNNER	2,919	3,829	-23.8	-23.8	2,919	3,829	-23.8	-23.8
SIENNA	6,305	6,343	-0.6	-0.6	6,305	6,343	-0.6	-0.6
SEQUOIA	1,068	964	10.8	10.8	1,068	964	10.8	10.8
LAND CRUISER	119	145	-17.9	-17.9	119	145	-17.9	-17.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV	23,949	27,156	-11.8	-11.8	23,949	27,156	-11.8	-11.8

TACOMA	8,898	7,140	24.6	24.6	8,898	7,140	24.6	24.6
TUNDRA	5,512	6,087	-9.4	-9.4	5,512	6,087	-9.4	-9.4
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP	14,410	13,227	8.9	8.9	14,410	13,227	8.9	8.9
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK	44,664	46,726	-4.4	-4.4	44,664	46,726	-4.4	-4.4

RX	5,038	5,881	-14.3	-14.3	5,038	5,881	-14.3	-14.3
GX	878	1,135	-22.6	-22.6	878	1,135	-22.6	-22.6
LX	289	283	2.1	2.1	289	283	2.1	2.1
TOTAL LEXUS TRUCK	6,205	7,299	-15.0	-15.0	6,205	7,299	-15.0	-15.0
TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK	50,869	54,025	-5.8	-5.8	50,869	54,025	-5.8	-5.8

SELLING DAYS	24	24			24	24
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE
* NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES

COROLLA	15,610	16,433	-5.0	-5.0	15,610	16,433	-5.0	-5.0
CAMRY	28,277	17,892	58.0	58.0	28,277	17,892	58.0	58.0
AVALON	3,219	1,795	79.3	79.3	3,219	1,795	79.3	79.3
RAV4	8,460	8,411	0.6	0.6	8,460	8,411	0.6	0.6
VENZA	2,460	2,387	3.1	3.1	2,460	2,387	3.1	3.1
HIGHLANDER	6,451	6,639	-2.8	-2.8	6,451	6,639	-2.8	-2.8
SIENNA	6,305	6,343	-0.6	-0.6	6,305	6,343	-0.6	-0.6
SEQUOIA	1,068	964	10.8	10.8	1,068	964	10.8	10.8
TACOMA	8,898	7,140	24.6	24.6	8,898	7,140	24.6	24.6
TUNDRA	5,512	6,087	-9.4	-9.4	5,512	6,087	-9.4	-9.4

RX	3,601	3,881	-7.2	-7.2	3,601	3,881	-7.2	-7.2

TOTAL	89,861	77,972	15.2	15.2	89,861	77,972	15.2	15.2
N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL	72.2%	67.3%			72.2%	67.3%

TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR	20,496	20,150	1.7	1.7	20,496	20,150	1.7	1.7
LEXUS IMPORT CAR	6,069	5,561	9.1	9.1	6,069	5,561	9.1	9.1
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS	47,106	36,120	30.4	30.4	47,106	36,120	30.4	30.4
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS	73,671	61,831	19.1	19.1	73,671	61,831	19.1	19.1

TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK	5,510	8,755	-37.1	-37.1	5,510	8,755	-37.1	-37.1
LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK	2,604	3,418	-23.8	-23.8	2,604	3,418	-23.8	-23.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK	39,154	37,971	3.1	3.1	39,154	37,971	3.1	3.1
LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK	3,601	3,881	-7.2	-7.2	3,601	3,881	-7.2	-7.2
TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK	50,869	54,025	-5.8	-5.8	50,869	54,025	-5.8	-5.8

SELLING DAYS	24	24			24	24
DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE