The past year was quite big not just for Toyota—its luxury brand Lexus had quite the outing in 2023, too.
Lexus global sales last year hit a record-high 824,258 units sold, attributed mainly to strnog demand in markets such as North America and Japan. 2023’s figures were good for a 31.8% year-on-year increase, as Lexus sales dipped to just 625,365 in 2022. Of the total, 47% were comprised of electrified vehicle sales, and the growth was mainly because of the RX and the RZ.
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North America accounted for the most sales with 355,606 units moved, followed by Asia with 236,587—181,411 in China and 43,930 in East Asia. Japan comes in at third with 94,647 units sold.
“We express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our global customers for their unwavering support of Lexus vehicles,” said Lexus International president Takashi Watanabe. “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.”
