Lexus India Reports 19% Growth in FY 2025 On April 8, Lexus India announced a 19% growth in sales for the fiscal year 2024–25 ending March compared to the previous fiscal year. In the first quarter of 2025, it recorded a 17% year-on-year increase, with the NX model leading the sales momentum, followed by strong demand for the LM model. In March 2025, Lexus India posted a 61% growth over March 2024. The NX model experienced growth during the mon...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

848,974 vehicles sold, achieving 5% growth compared to the same period of 2023. Key models included the Yaris range, Corolla range, and Toyota C-HR. Toyota's electrified vehicle sales increased 7% to 626,049 units, with BEV up 19% to 26,824 vehicles and PHEVs up 93% thanks to the C-HR PHEV launch. Lexus reported record sales of 63,697 units, a 17% y-o-y increase. Electrified models grew by 22% to 57,360 units, with 100% electrified sales mix in ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

Lexus India sales grew by 10% in first nine months of CY 2024 On October 8, Lexus India reported a 10% increase in sales for the calendar year up to September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Additionally, it noted an 8% sales growth in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of FY 2024-25. The 'Made in India' ES model continues to be the top contributor, accounting for 52% of total sales. The quarter also saw a significant de...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX, 2024 Volvo XC90 earn top IIHS safety award On August 1, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX and 2024 Volvo XC90, all midsize luxury SUVs, qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ award due to solid performance in the updated moderate overlap front test. Introduced in 2022, the new version of the moderate overlap test emphasizes rear-seat safety with an additional dummy pos...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/03

subscription service provider, announced that it will start offering plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHV) in early August. By expanding its service lineup, it aims to secure new subscribers. KINTO will start providing the new service by first offering four PHV models, the Crown Sport, Prius, Harrier, and Lexus NX. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 17, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

Lexus India records 14% sales growth in the first half of 2024 On July 9, Lexus India announced a 14% increase in sales during the first half of 2024. Its 'Make in India' the ES sedan accounted for 55% of total sales from January to June 2024. The growth in sales was particularly propelled by the SUV segment, which experienced a 60% rise compared to the same period last year, primarily due to models such as the RX and NX. Based on Lexus India's p...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

Lexus India grew by 63% in FY 2023-24 On May 6, Lexus India announced that during FY 2023-24 ending March, it achieved a growth rate of 63% as compared to the previous FY 2022-23. It also grew by 60% in April 2024 compared to the same period last year. Its NX350h line-up has received a positive response and deliveries have started in April 2024. Alongside Its NX350h Overtrail, and Lexus ES300h Is also growing. Based on Lexus India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/06

Lexus, Toyota lead J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 8, J.D. Power released its 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), based on responses from 30,595 original owners of 2021 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, which shows increased levels of problems reported for nearly two-thirds of brands studied. Lexus ranked highest overall in vehicle dependability for a second consecutive year, with a score of...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/10

Lexus brings latest designs to Monterey Car Week 2023 in Pebble Beach, California On August 10, Lexus announced it will highlight the latest additions to its lineup at Monterey Car Week 2023, showcasing vehicles that offer bold design, electrification, and intuitive technology in Pebble Beach, California.The Lexus display will highlight the Lexus RZ Sport Concept and 2024 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series. Making its first U.S. appearance, the Lex...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

Lexus to launch 2024 RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid in U.S. by end of 2023 On August 1, Lexus added a much-anticipated plug-in hybrid to its lineup with the 2024 Lexus RX 450h+.The RX-first plug-in hybrid will be available in the U.S. by the end of 2023.Powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery paired with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine (shared with NX), the 2024 RX 450h+ hybrid system has an estimated 35-mile driving range rating on electric...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Lexus’ intelligent navigation system enhances fuel economy On April 5, Lexus Europe announced that the new “Predictive Efficient Drive” technology from Lexus works in tandem with hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.The technology made its debut in the latest Lexus NX Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models with embedded Lexus Link Pro navigation and is expected to be rolled out to other models in the f...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/10

Canadian auto production increased 12.1% in 2022 over low in 2021 OEM plants in Canada produced a total of 1.24 million units in 2022, an increase of 12.1% compared to the 1.10 million units in 2021, the lowest for many years.The overall production leader remained Toyota, far outdistancing other OEMs with production up 1.5% over 2021 to 433,412 units, including notable Lexus NX volume.GM production rose 305.9% to 148,024 units in 2022, from only ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/23

Lexus, Kia lead J.D Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study On February 9, J.D. Power released its 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), reporting an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022.The study was redesigned in 2022 and now covers 184 specific problem areas across nine major vehicle categories: climate; driving assistance; driving experience; exterior; features/controls/dis...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/11

Lexus sold 625,365 units, down 18% in 2022 On January 30, Toyota announced that Lexus sold 625,365 units, down 18% year-over-year (YoY), in 2022.Due to the spread of COVID-19 and supply chain disruption, Lexus sold 312,177 units, down 25% YoY, in the first half and 313,188 units, down 10% YoY in the second half.By regions, Lexus sold 286,785 units in North America (down 24%), 209,562 units (down 21%) in Asia, 47,304 units (down 33%) in Europe, 41...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/31

Toyota, Lexus vehicles use Google Cloud for AI-powered speech services On October 11, Toyota and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership that brings together Toyota and Lexus next-generation audio multimedia systems and Google Cloud’s AI-based speech services.Customers can now experience the first results of the partnership in the latest generation Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface infotainment systems, including in 2023 model...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/13

Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) shows that, as of end of June 2022, there are already 1,013 total electrified vehicles sold in the local market, surpassing the 2021 total volume of 843 and 2020's 378. Of the figure recorded in the first 6 months of 2022, 962 units are Toyota and Lexus models. This means that Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) noted around 95% of local electrified vehicle users driving an electrified model from its...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/16

each that limit, joining Tesla, which reached the limit in Q3 2018, and General Motors, which reached the limit in Q4 2018.The electrified models that Toyota delivered between February 2012 and June 30, 2022, includes the Prius PHEV/Prius Prime, RAV4 Prime, RAV4 EV, and the all-new bZ4X, as well as Lexus NX 450h+.With Toyota reaching the 200,000 limit in Q2, the full amount of the federal tax credit of USD 7,500 will be available for new Toyota/L...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/07

Mappers to supply navigation systems for Lexus NX South Korean media sources reported that Mappers Co., Ltd. (Mappers) will start supplying its Atlan navigation systems for the second-generation Lexus NX. This product is a hybrid car navigation system that can be used online and offline and supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. With this voice-recognition navigation system, a driver can set a destination, control air conditioning, and search for i...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/23

stamped ultra high-tensile steel but is shifting to cold-pressing from the viewpoint of sustainable development goals. The 1,470-megapascal cold-press ultra-high tensile strength steel of Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. has been adopted for the roof center reinforcement of Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus NX. The component has adopted a stress reverse method developed by JFE Steel Corporation, which supplies the steel material. (From an article in...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/21

Toyota debuts all-new Lexus RZ 450e in U.S. at 2022 Electrify Expo On June 3, Toyota’s Lexus division unveiled its new RZ 450e, the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle at the 2022 Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California.The RZ 450e rides on the new e-TNGA EV platform, and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. by late 2022.The NX 450h+ has an EPA-estimated 36-mile range on electric power only, made possible by the newly developed...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/07