A few days ago, foreign media exposed Lexus's sales data of hybrid models in North America last year, and the total delivery volume of hybrid models of the brand in the United States in 2021 was 55,374 units, an increase of 24.6% year-on-year, achieving double-digit growth. In addition, Toyota's total sales in the North American market last year were 2.332 million units, an increase of 10% over 2020, and it also surpassed GM's sales and became the largest sales car manufacturer in the United States.
Specifically, sales of the Lexus RX hybrid were 18,981 units, up 31.7% year-on-year, making it the best-selling model; sales of the entry-level compact SUV "UX" hybrid model were 12,672 units, up 7.2% year-on-year; and sales of NX hybrid models were 10,614 units, up 13.4% year-on-year. In addition, in terms of sedans, Lexus ES hybrid sales were 12,990 units, an increase of 47.9% year-on-year, and flagship LS hybrid sales were 84 units, an increase of 27.3% year-on-year.
Lexus ES is a medium and large sedan under the brand, which is currently sold in China by import, and the manufacturer's guidance price is 294,900-48.89 million yuan. Powered by a 2.0L, 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and 2.5L hybrid, the drivetrain is matched with an 8AT gearbox except for the 2.5L self-priming version, and the rest are equipped with CVT (E-CVT) gearboxes.