Lexus Has Sold 10 million Cars Worldwide
February 28 2019, Lexus Laval
Lexus achieved a significant milestone recently when it surpassed 10 million vehicles sold in the world, a significant benchmark for any manufacturer, especially a luxury vehicle automaker.
Lexus continues to gather award after award. It was named the most dependable brand by J.D. Power for an 8th year in a row which is quite significant, and it continues to unveil new models or refresh its current lineup at an impressive rate.
This year will mark a redesigned Lexus IS and RC lineup along with a few surprises later in the year. To learn more about the new Lexus lineup, contact us today at Lexus Laval!
Press Release
(TORONTO, ON. February 26, 2019) – Today Lexus announced its 10 millionth vehicle sold, a landmark achievement that came shortly after a strong 2018 year-end sales performance with Lexus achieving multiple best-ever sales goals around the globe. In addition, the brand that pioneered the world’s first luxury hybrid-electric vehicle in 2006, and offers eleven (11) electrified models globally, surpassed the 1.45 million unit mark in self-charging hybrid vehicles sold worldwide. Lexus hybrid vehicle sales jumped nearly 20% in 2018 from the prior year, a result that underscores the brand’s heritage with, and commitment to, electrification.
The brand announced today that 698,330 vehicles were sold worldwide during the 2018 calendar year, representing a 4.5% increase over calendar year 2017 (668,515 units). A solid array of luxury utility vehicles such as the RX and NX, the LC and LS flagships, along with the all-new ES and the first-ever UX, combined to lead the global luxury lifestyle brand to its best-ever year of sales.
“Lexus continues to enjoy substantial growth around the world, expanding its footprint in emerging markets as well as reaffirming its strength in established ones. The brand’s clear focus on amazing products and guest experiences provided by the finest dealers will support its global growth for years to come,” said Lexus International President, Yoshihiro Sawa.
