So much for predictions of the 4GS being a flop
#1
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So much for predictions of the 4GS being a flop
Lexus GS Makes Big Sales Impact in Japan
Some staggering numbers coming out of Japan today — according to Response, over 6,000 GS 250/350/450h models have been pre-ordered by Japanese customers, which is ten times more than the original sales goal of 600 units a month.
(Put into context, Lexus Japan sold 42,365 units in total last year, meaning that if all other models were to sell the same for 2012, 6,000 GSs would boost overall sales by 12% — and that’s just pre-orders.)
Link : http://translate.google.com/translat...tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Some staggering numbers coming out of Japan today — according to Response, over 6,000 GS 250/350/450h models have been pre-ordered by Japanese customers, which is ten times more than the original sales goal of 600 units a month.
(Put into context, Lexus Japan sold 42,365 units in total last year, meaning that if all other models were to sell the same for 2012, 6,000 GSs would boost overall sales by 12% — and that’s just pre-orders.)
Link : http://translate.google.com/translat...tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
Some posters predicted that 4GS sales would be underwhelming, contrary to my own expectations. I know that's it still too early to gauge longterm sales success and this is only in Japan but the 4GS has gotten off to a strong start in its home country.
It would be interesting to :
1) compare this to the initial pre-orders of the 3GS in Japan
2) see the pre-orders for Lexus USA (the biggest market for Lexus)
#2
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Hate to say it but people have a bad habit of abbreviating models here on CL. 4th Generation GS, 4th Gen GS or 2013 GS. 4GS and etc is simply being lazy. Anyways...lol
4th Gen GS is no flop. Just for reference, Longo Lexus sold 14 New GS' in less than a week. 6 of those 14 were F Sport models.
4th Gen GS is no flop. Just for reference, Longo Lexus sold 14 New GS' in less than a week. 6 of those 14 were F Sport models.
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Good news. Lexus selling in Japan has been great, sales increasing and I think #1 last year. They got bashed to death for early struggles but they had a 3 car lineup. Now they are doing very well and the press and internet drones haven't said ****.
Thats b/c I made up the abbreviations and I know you hate it terms 3GS etc
Lexus owns me royalties.
I also made up GSh, RXh etc...I was shocked to see it used in a 2012 Lexus brochure, they always spelled the whole name out before.
Hate to say it but people have a bad habit of abbreviating models here on CL. 4th Generation GS, 4th Gen GS or 2013 GS. 4GS and etc is simply being lazy. Anyways...lol
4th Gen GS is no flop. Just for reference, Longo Lexus sold 14 New GS' in less than a week. 6 of those 14 were F Sport models.
4th Gen GS is no flop. Just for reference, Longo Lexus sold 14 New GS' in less than a week. 6 of those 14 were F Sport models.
Lexus owns me royalties.
I also made up GSh, RXh etc...I was shocked to see it used in a 2012 Lexus brochure, they always spelled the whole name out before.
#4
Glad to see the new GS doing well in Lexus' home country. I've always thought it was a brilliant decision by TMC/Toyota to introduce Lexus to Japan, while getting rid of Toyota branded JDM models of Lexus cars. Just makes the Lexus brand better, more focused, and global, not to mention that the cars have gotten better and will continue to do so.
Now Lexus: give us the goods they enjoy in Japan and Europe and bring the triple LED and fog lights to the F Sport!! Maybe the 2014 GS will have it
Now Lexus: give us the goods they enjoy in Japan and Europe and bring the triple LED and fog lights to the F Sport!! Maybe the 2014 GS will have it
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Not sure where that prediction came from...?? ( A few people’s opinions.. LoL)
Lexus knew this would be a global hit from the get GO..!!!
The well received "Pebble Beach Global GS Launch" this past August, is what sparked it all.
January sales suffered a bit this year. Mainly because potential Lexus buyers were indeed anticipating the release of the 4th Gen GS this month.. Many held off their new car purchases till now.
Also, the outgoing 3rd Gen GS supply has already been depleted, to almost none on the ground..
Great planning by the factory product output division.
I’m sure tomorrow's Lexus February "Sales Report" will be a nice shocker for all..
Considering they only had 23 days this month to sell the New GS Arrival..
They will probably break a record, even though it wasn't a full month..
~ Joe Z
Lexus knew this would be a global hit from the get GO..!!!
The well received "Pebble Beach Global GS Launch" this past August, is what sparked it all.
January sales suffered a bit this year. Mainly because potential Lexus buyers were indeed anticipating the release of the 4th Gen GS this month.. Many held off their new car purchases till now.
Also, the outgoing 3rd Gen GS supply has already been depleted, to almost none on the ground..
Great planning by the factory product output division.
I’m sure tomorrow's Lexus February "Sales Report" will be a nice shocker for all..
Considering they only had 23 days this month to sell the New GS Arrival..
They will probably break a record, even though it wasn't a full month..
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 02-29-12 at 11:38 AM.
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Not sure where that prediction came from...?? ( A few people’s opinions.. LoL)
Lexus knew this would be a global hit from the get GO..!!!
The well received "Pebble Beach Global GS Launch" this past August, is what sparked it all.
January sales suffered a bit this year. Mainly because potential Lexus buyers were indeed anticipating the release of the 4th Gen GS this month.. Many held off their new car purchases till now.
Also, the outgoing 3rd Gen GS supply has already been depleted, to almost none on the ground..
Great planning by the factory product output division.
I’m sure tomorrow's Lexus February "Sales Report" will be a nice shocker for all..
Considering they only had 23 days this month to sell thie New GS Arrival..
They will probably break a record, even though it wasn't a full month..
~ Joe Z
Lexus knew this would be a global hit from the get GO..!!!
The well received "Pebble Beach Global GS Launch" this past August, is what sparked it all.
January sales suffered a bit this year. Mainly because potential Lexus buyers were indeed anticipating the release of the 4th Gen GS this month.. Many held off their new car purchases till now.
Also, the outgoing 3rd Gen GS supply has already been depleted, to almost none on the ground..
Great planning by the factory product output division.
I’m sure tomorrow's Lexus February "Sales Report" will be a nice shocker for all..
Considering they only had 23 days this month to sell thie New GS Arrival..
They will probably break a record, even though it wasn't a full month..
~ Joe Z
#9
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Agreed too. If a car does not even get any interest in its first year debut then it's really sad (Acura TL?) I hope this 4th gen GS sells better then its predecessor.
#10
We got 7 including 1 F sport on the initial shipment on a Thursday and by the following Saturday all 7 were sold. Since then we've sold 2 more including an F sport. We only have 1 in stock right now.
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i dont see why it would stop selling... they need to support it as well as IS for instance.
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whatever the reason could be, i am just saying that's the important thing that lexus should pay attention to instead of just the first year. good number is one thing, consistent numbers over the years is another, something that lexus hasn't been able to do on the gs
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i think this one wont become outdated anywhere soon, as it has leading infotainment, where lexus was trailing for years.
#14
btw, that was only for GS250 and GS350... 6000 is a lot. It is usually high for first month in Japan, i think average is 3x the predictions (as predictions are done over the life of vehicle, not just first few months).... Consider that last year CTh sold 20k in Japan, while rest of the lineup sold 2k/month, so these are excellent numbers... GS450h will probably either match or beat them.
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Doing well this early in Japan is not an indication the car will be a hit.
I don't care how many people buy it, it's still unattractive. I just hope someone makes a bodykit that sweetens it up. After all is said and done, I'd prefer my favorite car company do well with all their cars....if if I don't like a particular model.