Prius Sales Lead Toyota Demand

The Toyota Prius has seen its share of ups and downs. Introduced far before any other hybrid vehicles were on the market, the Prius has been a staple on the road for over a decade. Though it went through a rough patch a few years ago, thanks to defects in its regenerative braking system, Toyota Prius sales have climbed through the roof and are now leading all other Toyota brands in terms of sales numbers. But that isn't the end. All Toyota hybrids - including ones in the Lexus lineup - have seen increases of 62% on average, a huge jump from last year's sales numbers. Auto transporters have noticed a slight rise in the number of Prius and Lexus hybrids being shipped from dealerships, but on the whole the numbers have remained roughly the same. Most new Prius vehicles are bought at local dealerships and driven off the lot, but with the internet only continuing to grow and become more user-friendly, maybe that too will change.