Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) today reported US September 2022 sales of 179,050 vehicles, up 17.1% on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to September 2021. September 2022 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 35,419, representing nearly 20% of total monthly sales.
Toyota division had September sales of 157,332 vehicles, up 20.8% on a volume and DSR basis. For the third quarter of 2022, Toyota division had sales of 458,493 vehicles, down 5.4% on a volume basis and DSR basis. Lexus division had September sales of 21,718 vehicles, down 4.3% on a volume and DSR basis. For the third quarter of 2022, Lexus division sales were 67,524 vehicles, down 16.7% on a volume and DSR basis.
“While our teams and dealers continue to face on-going challenges, taking care of our customers and their needs remains a top priority,” said Jack Hollis, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA. “Through the end of 2022, customers can expect even more electrified options in showrooms from both brands including four new Corolla hybrid grades, the all-new Toyota Crown with two hybrid options, and the all-new Lexus RX with available hybrid.”
For Q3 of 2022, TMNA reported US sales of 526,017 vehicles, down 7.1% on a volume and DSR basis. Third quarter electrified vehicle sales totaled 111,713, representing 21.2% of total year-to-date sales.
September and Year-To-Date 2022 Highlights
TMNA
- September 2022 sales up 17.1% on a volume and DSR basis
- September 2022 car division sales up 31.6% on a volume and DSR basis
- September 2022 truck division sales up 11.5% on a volume and DSR basis
- September 2022 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 35,419 representing nearly 20% of total volume
- Year-to-date electrified vehicle sales including battery, fuel cells, hybrids and plug-in hybrids represent nearly one-quarter of total volume
- With sales of the Sequoia hybrid starting in September, TMNA now offers 21 electrified vehicle options between both Toyota and Lexus brands, the most among any automaker
- TMNA’s digital retail sales of new vehicles through its SmartPath and Monogram platforms surpassed 189,000 at more than 300 dealers; more than 100 dealers will go live on both platforms by the fourth quarter.
Toyota Division
- September sales up 20.8% on a volume and DSR basis
- September car division up 33.9% on a volume and DSR basis
- September SUV division up 19.3% on a volume and DSR basis
- September truck division up 15.5% on a volume and DSR basis
- Corolla September sales up 32.2% on a volume and DSR basis
- GR86 September and year-to-date sales up significantly
- Prius September sales up 16.1% on a volume and DSR basis
- Camry September sales up 45.8% on a volume and DSR basis
- RAV4 September sales up 50.8% on a volume and DSR basis
- Tacoma September sales up 18.7% on a volume and DSR basis
- Tacoma September sales up 11.2% on a volume and DSR basis
Best-ever September Sales
- GR86
- Corolla Cross
- Corolla Hatchback
- Tundra hybrid
Best-ever Year-to-Date
- GR86
- Corolla Cross
- RAV4 hybrid
- Tundra hybrid
Lexus Division
- September car division up 14.1% on a volume and DSR basis
- September electrified vehicle sales up 10.8% on a volume and DSR basis,
- IS September sales up 8.9% on a volume and DSR basis
- RC and ES September sales up more than 20% on a volume and DSR basis
- ES hybrid September sales up 29.2% on a volume and DSR basis
- RX hybrid September sales up 10.3% on a volume and DSR basis
- LS hybrid September sales up 366.7% on a volume and DSR basis
Best-ever September sales
- Total electrified vehicle sales
- NX hybrid
- NX plug-in hybrid
Best-ever Year-to-Date
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Toyota Motor North America September US Sales Up 17%
Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) today reported US September 2022 sales of 179,050 vehicles, up 17.1% on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis compared to September 2021. September 2022 sales of electrified vehicles totaled 35,419, representing nearly 20% of total monthly sales.
Toyota division had September sales of 157,332 vehicles, up 20.8% on a volume and DSR basis. For the third quarter of 2022, Toyota division had sales of 458,493 vehicles, down 5.4% on a volume basis and DSR basis. Lexus division had September sales of 21,718 vehicles, down 4.3% on a volume and DSR basis. For the third quarter of 2022, Lexus division sales were 67,524 vehicles, down 16.7% on a volume and DSR basis.
“While our teams and dealers continue to face on-going challenges, taking care of our customers and their needs remains a top priority,” said Jack Hollis, executive vice president, Sales, TMNA. “Through the end of 2022, customers can expect even more electrified options in showrooms from both brands including four new Corolla hybrid grades, the all-new Toyota Crown with two hybrid options, and the all-new Lexus RX with available hybrid.”
For Q3 of 2022, TMNA reported US sales of 526,017 vehicles, down 7.1% on a volume and DSR basis. Third quarter electrified vehicle sales totaled 111,713, representing 21.2% of total year-to-date sales.
September and Year-To-Date 2022 Highlights
TMNA
Toyota Division
Best-ever September Sales
Best-ever Year-to-Date
Lexus Division
Best-ever September sales
Best-ever Year-to-Date
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.