Toyota Motor North America announces December and year-end 2021 U.S. sales

PLANO, Texas, January 4, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced sales of 174,115 vehicles in the United States in December 2021, down 30.2% in volume and 27.7% in daily sale (DSR) compared to december 2020.

For calendar year 2021, TMNA ​​reported US sales of 2,332,262 vehicles, an increase of 10.4% in volume and 11.5% in DSR.

The Toyota division recorded sales of 150,072 vehicles in the United States in December, down 29.0% in volume and 26.4% in DSR. For the year, Toyota reported sales of 2,027,786 vehicles in the United States, up 10.3% in volume and 11.4% in DSR.

The Lexus division recorded sales of 24,043 vehicles in the United States in December, down 37.1% in volume and 34.8% in DSR. For the year, Lexus reported sales of 304,476 vehicles in the United States, up 10.7% in volume and 11.8% in DSR.

“Despite a second consecutive year of challenges, TMNA ​​has focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience, and we remain optimistic as our electrification strategy continues to evolve,” said Jack Hollis, senior vice president, Automotive Operations Group, TMNA. “Thanks to our phenomenal dealers and world-class purchasing and manufacturing teams, our inventory continues to improve and we are preparing to introduce 21 all-new, refreshed and special-edition vehicles in 2022.”

Year-end highlights

ASMR:

• First seller of EPV for 22 consecutive years
• EPV 2021 sales totaled 583,697 vehicles, an increase of 73.2%
• EPV sales represent a quarter of TMNA ​​sales volume in 2021
• A total of 18 EPVs available at dealerships between the Toyota and Lexus brands, the most of any automaker, with two more in showrooms by mid-2022
• TMNA passenger cars represent around 22% of the segment – a record – and will finish number one in the segment for the 10th consecutive year, and number one for 18 of the last 19 years.
• Announcement of new investments totaling nearly $ 3 billion in manufacturing operations in the United States, including the company’s new battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina produce lithium-ion batteries; these investments will result in the creation of 4,650 new jobs in four states to support and manufacture new products, including future electrical appliances
• TMNA’s digital retail sales of new vehicles through its SmartPath and Monogram platforms have exceeded 50,000 at nearly 140 dealerships; more than 300 dealers will be online on both platforms by mid-2022

Toyota Division:

• First distribution brand for the 10^e consecutive year
• First passenger car market share for 10^e consecutive year
• The division’s EPV sales up 80.6% in 2021
• Best-selling Camry passenger car in the US for 20^e consecutive year
• The Highlander’s best-selling mid-size SUV for the 6^e consecutive year
• RAV4 top-selling SUV in the US for 5^e consecutive year
• America’s best-selling Sienna minivan for the first time ever
• Tacoma bestselling small pickup for 17^e consecutive year
• Best year ever for:
• Total VPE
• Total light truck
• Corolla Hybrid
• Mirai
• RAV4 hybrid
• RAV4 Prime
• Highlander hybrid
• Sienna
• 4runner
• Tacoma

Lexus Division:

• The division’s EPV sales up 24.6% in 2021
• Number 1 light truck market share for 3^e consecutive year
• Top-selling NX (gasoline, hybrid and plug-in) entry-level luxury SUV
• Passenger car sales up 12.9% in 2021; IS sees 61.8% increase
• Best year ever for:
• Total VPE
• Total light truck
• Total reception
• Total UX (UX and hybrid UX)
• Total LC (LC, LC Cabriolet and LC Hybrid)
• NX hybrid
• ES TI

Note: Unless stated otherwise, all figures reflect unadjusted gross sales volume

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been part of the cultural fabric of the United States for over 60 years and is committed to advancing next-generation sustainable mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, as well as our nearly 1,500 dealers.

Toyota has created a formidable value chain and directly employs over 36,000 in the United States. Alabama who started production in September 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for careers in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its Virtual Education Center at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and the ability to visit several of our manufacturing facilities in the United States. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based courses and programs through Toyota. United States Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information on Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America