The Lexus GX 460 is one of those vehicles that just keeps on being sold in spite of being rather old. For 2020, the GX 460 gets a face lift, a new safety system, and an available all-new off-road package.
Starting off with the styling, Lexus added a giant spindle grille to the front, apparently borrowed from the larger LX.  Lexus also added Lexus Safety System+ as a standard feature across the lineup.  This addition means that now all Lexus vehicles have standard active safety equipment.  The Safety System+ on the GX 460 consists of Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams, and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
The new available off-road package offers multi-terrain monitor, panoramic view monitor, transmission cooler, fuel tank protector, crawl control, and multi-terrain select. The suspension is Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System that helps level out the vehicle in different load conditions to keep all four wheels on the ground.  On-road smoothness is helped by the Adaptive Variable Suspension that uses electronically controlled shocks that can be selected to Normal, Sport, or Comfort modes depending on the driver's mood. 
The standard and only engine remains the same, a 4.6-liter V8 producing 301 horsepower 329 lb-ft of torque. 
The updated 2020 Lexus GX 460 arrives at dealerships this fall. 

The Lexus GX 460 is one of those vehicles that just keeps on being sold in spite of being rather old. For 2020, the GX 460 gets a face lift, a new safety system, and an available all-new off-road package.
Starting off with the styling, Lexus added a giant spindle grille to the front, apparently borrowed from the larger LX.  Lexus also added Lexus Safety System+ as a standard feature across the lineup.  This addition means that now all Lexus vehicles have standard active safety equipment.  The Safety System+ on the GX 460 consists of Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert, Intelligent High Beams, and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
The new available off-road package offers multi-terrain monitor, panoramic view monitor, transmission cooler, fuel tank protector, crawl control, and multi-terrain select. The suspension is Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System that helps level out the vehicle in different load conditions to keep all four wheels on the ground.  On-road smoothness is helped by the Adaptive Variable Suspension that uses electronically controlled shocks that can be selected to Normal, Sport, or Comfort modes depending on the driver's mood. 
The standard and only engine remains the same, a 4.6-liter V8 producing 301 horsepower 329 lb-ft of torque. 
The updated 2020 Lexus GX 460 arrives at dealerships this fall. 



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Toyota Motor North America Reports April 2019 Sales

RAV4 sales up 10.1 percent; a best-ever April Tacoma up 8.3 percent; a best-ever April and the 18th consecutive month of increased sales Corolla Hatchback sales increased 14.2 percent; a best-ever April NXh sales up 13.0 percent; a best-ever April and the 19th consecutive best-ever month PLANO, Texas (May 1, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported April 2019 sales of 183,866 vehicles, a decrease of 4.4 percent on a volume basis and a decrease of 8.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus April 2018.
 
Toyota division posted April sales of 162,506 units, down 4.8 percent on a volume basis and down 8.6 percent on a DSR basis.
 
Lexus division posted April sales of 21,360 vehicles, down 1.3 percent on a volume basis and down 5.3 percent on a DSR basis.
 
April 2019 Highlights  
 
Tacoma up 8.3 percent; a best-ever April, with 18 consecutive months of increased sales Toyota light trucks marked a best-ever April, with 102,074 in sales RAV4 sales up of 10.1 percent; a best-ever April Corolla Hatchback sales increased 14.2 percent; a best-ever April Yaris sales up 21.6 percent Mirai sales increased 165.8 percent; a best-ever April LX sales up 4.9 percent ES sales increased by 8.7 percent NXh sales up 13.0 percent; a best-ever April and the 19th consecutive best-ever month RXh sales increased 30.4 percent Lexus Hybrid sales up 60.9 percent  
Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume

Toyota Motor North America Reports March 2019 Sales
C-HR sales increased 8.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter 4Runner sales up 6.4 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter Tacoma up 12.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter NXh sales up 21.2 percent; a best-ever March (18th consecutive) and first quarter PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2019) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported March 2019 sales of 214,947 vehicles, an increase of 0.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and a decrease of 3.5 percent on a volume basis versus March 2018.
 
For the quarter, TMNA reported sales of 543,714 vehicles, a decrease of 3.7 percent on a DSR basis and a 5.0 percent decrease on a volume basis.
 
Toyota division posted March sales of 185,696 units, down 1.6 percent on a DSR basis and down 5.1 percent on a volume basis. For the quarter, Toyota division reported sales of 476,923 vehicles, down 4.8 percent on a DSR basis and down 6.1 percent on a volume basis.

“Light trucks and SUVs continue to lead the way for our industry, and Toyota’s Tacoma and RAV4 first-quarter sales results are a reflection of the strong consumer appeal of these vehicles,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “Passenger cars, however, remain an important part of Toyota’s portfolio. Earlier in the month, we introduced the all-new Corolla — the world’s best-selling nameplate — now with a hybrid option, which comes on the heels of Prius AWD, Camry TRD and Avalon TRD introductions. While some of our competitors are abandoning sedans, we remain optimistic about the future of the segment.”

Lexus division posted March sales of 29,249 vehicles, up 12.2 percent on a DSR basis and up 8.2 percent on a volume basis. For the quarter, Lexus sales of 66,791 vehicles were up 5.4 percent on a DSR basis and up 4.0 percent on a volume basis.
 
“Lexus had a solid start to 2019. The launch of the all-new UX was a success in Q1, particularly with the introduction of the UX 250h,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus division. “We are looking forward to continued momentum next quarter with the updated Lexus RC F and limited-edition RC F Track Edition arriving at dealerships this month.”
 
March 2019 Highlights  
C-HR sales increased 8.1 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter 4Runner sales up 6.4 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter Tacoma up 12.6 percent; a best-ever March and first quarter; 17 consecutive months of increased sales Light trucks marked a best-ever March, with 114,844 in sales RAV4 posted sales of 33,166 Mirai sales increased 112.0 percent; a best-ever March NXh sales up 21.2 percent; a best-ever March (18th consecutive) and first quarter LX sales up 4.5 percent ES sales increased by 25.0 percent RC sales up 55.7 percent Lexus Hybrid sales up 94.1 percent  
*Note: Unless otherwise stated, all figures reflect unadjusted raw sales volume
 
 
 
TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY March 2019
-- CURRENT MONTH --
2019                           2018        DSR %       VOL %
-- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2019                        2018        DSR %
VOL %
TOTAL TOYOTA
214,947
222,787
0.1
-3.5
543,716
572,041
-3.7
-5.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV
185,696
195,750
-1.6
-5.1
476,923
507,824
-4.8
-6.1
TOTAL LEXUS
29,249
27,037
12.2
8.2
66,791
64,217
5.4
4.0
YARIS SD (INCL YAR IA)
3,947
2,918
40.3
35.3
7,710
7,506
4.1
2.7
YARIS LIFTBACK
52
144
-62.6
-63.9
184
454
-58.9
-59.5
TOTAL YARIS
3,999
3,062
35.4
30.6
7,894
7,960
0.5
-0.8
tC
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
1
-100.0
-100.0
COROLLA HB (INCL COR IM)
2,144
2,147
3.6
-0.1
5,263
5,029
6.0
4.7
COROLLA SEDAN
22,335
29,245
-23.4
-26.2
72,590
72,791
1.0
-0.3
TOTAL COROLLA
24,479
31,392
-19.1
-22.0
78,606
77,820
2.3
1.0
SUPRA
0
0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0.0
86 (INCL FR-S)
320
491
-32.4
-34.8
807
1,182
-30.8
-31.7
MIRAI
176
83
119.9
112.0
347
462
-23.9
-24.9
AVALON
2,855
4,068
-27.2
-29.8
6,619
10,576
-36.6
-37.4
PRIUS
5,410
8,222
-31.8
-34.2
12,058
22,235
-45.1
-45.8
CAMRY
33,615
35,264
-1.1
-4.7
81,684
90,767
-8.8
-10.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. CAR
70,854
82,595
-11.0
-14.2
188,017
211,016
-9.7
-10.9
CT
0
1
-100
-100
0
4
-100.0
-100.0
IS
1,694
2,312
-24.0
-26.7
3,884
5,283
-25.5
-26.5
RC
422
271
61.5
55.7
963
618
57.9
55.8
ES
4,922
3,938
29.6
25.0
11,390
9,263
24.6
23.0
GS
394
754
-45.8
-47.7
955
1,763
-45.1
-45.8
LS
457
1,008
-53.0
-54.7
1,404
1,673
-15.0
-16.1
LC
141
218
-32.9
-35.3
320
522
-37.9
-38.7
LFA
0
0
0
0
3
1
204
200
TOTAL LEXUS CAR
8,030
8,502
-2.1
-5.6
18,919
19,127
0.2
-1.1
TOTAL TOYOTA CAR
78,884
91,097
-10.2
-13.4
206,936
230,130
-8.9
-10.1
SIENNA
8,351
7,559
14.6
10.5
18,616
23,619
-20.1
-21.2
C-HR
5,676
5,253
12.1
8.1
14,521
13,619
8.0
6.6
RAV4
33,166
34,937
-1.6
-5.1
83,820
91,461
-7.1
-8.4
FJ CRUISER
0
0
0
0
0
1
-100
-100
VENZA
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
HIGHLANDER
20,824
21,438
0.7
-2.9
52,621
52,882
0.8
-0.5
4RUNNER
12,510
11,761
10.3
6.4
32,829
31,550
5.4
4.1
SEQUOIA
843
1,006
-13.1
-16.2
2,410
2,828
-13.7
-14.8
LAND CRUISER
324
267
25.8
21.3
807
764
7.0
5.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. SUV
73,344
74,662
1.9
-1.8
187,009
193,105
-1.9
-3.2
TACOMA
22,798
20,250
16.8
12.6
58,183
53,779
9.6
8.2
TUNDRA
10,351
10,697
0.3
-3.2
25,100
26,318
-3.4
-4.6
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PICKUP
33,149
30,947
11.1
7.1
83,283
80,097
5.3
4.0
TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. TRUCK
114,844
113,168
5.2
1.5
288,908
296,821
-1.4
-2.7
UX
1,776
0
0.0
0.0
3,925
0
0.0
0.0
NX
5,633
5,859
-0.3
-3.9
13,775
14,327
-2.6
-3.9
RX
10,967
9,819
15.8
11.7
23,529
23,795
0.2
-1.1
 
2,291
2,329
2.0
-1.6
5,429
5,691
-3.3
-4.6
552
528
8.4
4.5
1,214
1,277
-3.7
-4.9
21,219
18,535
18.7
14.5
47,872
45,090
7.6
6.2
136,063
131,703
7.1
3.3
336,780
341,911
-0.2
-1.5
27
28
 
 
76
77
 
 
 
TOYOTA U.S. SALES SUMMARY
  March 2019
 
-- CURRENT MONTH --
2019                          2018       DSR %
VOL %
-- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2019               2018      DSR %
VOL %
COROLLA
20,388
29,245
-27.7
-30.3
71,381
72,791
-0.6
-1.9
CAMRY
33,519
33,235
4.6
0.9
81,283
82,164
0.2
-1.1
AVALON
2,855
4,068
-27.2
-29.8
6,619
10,576
-36.6
-37.4
YARIS SD (INCL YARIS IA)
3,947
2,918
40.3
35.3
7,710
7,506
4.1
2.7
RAV4
12,631
14,622
-10.4
-13.6
29,472
41,184
-27.5
-28.4
VENZA
1
0
0.0
0.0
1
0
0.0
0.0
HIGHLANDER
20,824
21,438
0.7
-2.9
52,620
52,882
0.8
-0.5
SIENNA
8,351
7,559
14.6
10.5
18,616
23,619
-20.1
-21.2
SEQUOIA
843
1,006
-13.1
-16.2
2,410
2,828
-13.7
-14.8
TACOMA
22,798
20,250
16.8
12.6
58,183
53,779
9.6
8.2
TUNDRA
10,351
10,697
0.3
-3.2
25,100
26,318
-3.4
-4.6
ES
3,882
3,507
14.8
10.7
8,844
8,282
8.2
6.8
RX
9,227
8,203
16.6
12.5
19,013
21,009
-8.3
-9.5
TOTAL
149,617
156,748
-1.0
-4.5
381,252
402,938
-4.1
-5.4
N.A VEHICLES % OF TOTAL
69.6%
70.4%
 
 
70.1%
70.4%
 
 
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR
10,143
13,116
-19.8
-22.7
21,022
37,966
-43.9
-44.6
LEXUS IMPORT CAR
4,148
4,995
-13.9
-17.0
10,075
10,845
-5.9
-7.1
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS
60,709
69,466
-9.4
-12.6
166,993
173,037
-2.2
-3.5
LEXUS NA BUILT CARS
3,882
3,507
14.8
10.7
8,844
8,282
8.2
6.8
TOTAL TOYOTA CARS
78,882
91,084
-10.2
-13.4
206,934
230,130
-8.9
-10.1
TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT TRUCK
39,045
37,596
7.7
3.9
102,506
96,211
7.9
6.5
LEXUS IMPORT TRUCK
11,992
10,332
20.4
16.1
28,859
24,081
21.4
19.8
TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT TRUCK
75,799
75,572
4.0
0.3
186,402
200,610
-5.9
-7.1
LEXUS NA BUILT TRUCK
9,227
8,203
16.6
12.5
19,013
21,009
-8.3
-9.5
TOTAL TOYOTA TRUCK
136,063
131,703
7.1
3.3
336,780
341,911
-0.2
-1.5
Selling Days
27
28
 
 
76
77
 
 
   
 
  TOYOTA U.S. HYBRID SALES SUMMARY March 2019
-- CURRENT MONTH --                                          -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE --
2019             2018        DSR %                               2019                2018 DSR %
TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID
5,410
8,222
-31.8%
12,058
22,235
-45.1%
TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID
743
0
0.0%
753
0
0.0%
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID
2,606
2,125
27.2%
6,366
5,303
21.6%
TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID
734
828
-8.1%
1,793
1,818
-0.1%
TOYOTA MIRAI
176
83
119.9%
347
462
-23.9%
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
1,252
1,401
-7.3%
3,404
3,471
-0.6%
TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID
892
4,128
-77.6%
2,829
11,289
-74.6%
LEXUS ES HYBRID
844
388
125.6%
1,890
865
121.4%
LEXUS GS HYBRID
0
2
-100.0%
4
10
-60%
LEXUS UX HYBRID
889
0
0.0%
1,983
0
0
LEXUS NX HYBRID
891
735
25.70%
2,301
1711
36.30%
LEXUS RX HYBRID
1,522
965
63.60%
3,441
2216
57.30%
LEXUS LS HYBRID
15
41
-62.10%
33
68
-50.80%
LEXUS LC HYBRID
4
13
-68%
7
30
-76.40%
LEXUS CT HYBRID
0
1
-100%
0
4
-100.0%
TOTAL TMNA HYBRID
15,978
18,932
-12.50%
37,209
49,482
-23.80%
TOTAL TOYOTA HYBRID
11,813
16,787
-27.00%
27,550
44,578
-37.40%
TOTAL LEXUS HYBRID
4,165
2,145
101.40%
9,659
4,904
99.60%