Lexus global sales more than doubled in 2023

MANILA: Lexus vehicle sales around the world for the full 12 months of 2023 had reached a record high of 824,258 units.

According to the Toyota-owned premium automotive marque, the retail performance reflected a 132-percent increase compared to the same period in 2022.

Lexus attributed the increased sales numbers to strong demand, particularly in North America and Japan, along with the recovery of stable parts supply.

Here are the brand’s sales results per region last year:

Region		Unit Sales	Compared to Previous Year	Previous Year Results
North America		355,606 units	124 percent	286,812 units
Asia		236,587 units	113 percent	209,562 units
	China	181,411 units	103 percent	176,071 units
	East Asia	43,930 units	165 percent	26,693 units
Japan		94,647 units	229 percent	41,253 units
Europe		69,202 units	146 percent	47,304 units
Middle East		46,472 units	160 percent	28,967 units

Lexus also noted that the ratio of its electrified vehicle sales (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric-powered models) reached a record high of 47 percent with the expansion and sales of the electrified vehicle lineup.

For the Japanese domestic market, sales of key models such as NX and RX led to a record high of 94,647 units (a 229-percent increase versus the previous year).

"We express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our global customers for their unwavering support of Lexus vehicles. Lexus will continue to drive unique initiatives, focusing on the development and promotion of battery electric vehicles in pursuit of realizing a carbon-neutral society. In addition, we are committed to responding promptly and accurately to customer needs, adapting to the changing times, and continuously striving to craft cars that bring joy to our customers,” Lexus International President Takashi Watanabe was quoted as saying.

In the Philippine market, Lexus offers the UX, NX, RZ, RX, GX, LX, IS, ES, LS, RC, RC F, LC, and LM.

Photos from Lexus

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