Lexus sales to see 40,000 units next year
"Lexus 2006 sales were 15,000 units, and this year, the figure is expected to reach 25,000 units." said Toyota (China) spokesman at the Changchun Auto Show.
"Once Lexus sales reached 30,000 units in the Chinese market, it will be built locally." Said Lexus (China) deputy general manager earlier.
Analyzed from the sales figure in recent years, insiders predicted that Lexus sales this year is hopefully to reach 40,000 units.
On the other hand, the number of Lexus dealerships in China has increased from 12 last year to 23 currently, and the figure is expected to reach 48 by the end of next year.
According to the facility of Toyota in China, Camry and Lexus ES share the same platform, so Lexus made in Guangzhou Toyota is feasible.
Currently, Lexus is produced only in its plants in Japan and Canada. Its plant in Guangzhou Toyota is the most advanced plant in overseas market, and it has extra production capacity to produce Lexus, adding Camry and Yaris.
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