Toyota Sales Slip in July, Light Trucks Up

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. has reported July 2016 sales of 214,233 units, a decrease of 1.4 percent from July 2015 on a volume basis.

“Light trucks remained the hottest segment for the industry in July,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “Toyota Division reported its best-ever light truck sales for the month, supported by record July results for both RAV4 and Highlander.”

Lexus posted July sales of 27,890 units, down 6.5 percent on a volume basis and DSR basis.

Selective July 2016 Highlights:

* Corolla posts sales of 31,717 units; up almost 5 percent for the month
* Camry posts July sales of 34,122 units
* TMS posts best-ever light truck sales for the second consecutive month
* Toyota Division light trucks up 7.3 percent; best-ever July
* RAV4 sales rose 19.3 percent; best-ever July
* Highlander posts sales of 15,213 units, up 19.5 percent; best-ever July
* 4Runner up more than 14 percent
* Land Cruiser up 57.7 percent in July
* TCUV posts best-ever July
* ES posts sales of 5,497 units for the month, up 1 percent
* Lexus LUVs post best-ever July and year-to-date sales
* NX up 8.1 percent in July with sales of 4,689 units; best-ever July
* RX posts sales of more than 8,500 units, up 3.1 percent for the month
* LX up almost 54 percent for the year
* Lexus L/Certified posts best-ever July, up 24 percent for the month

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