Acura May Sales Set All-Time Record
TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 -- Acura set an all-time monthly record of 16,229 in May fueled by record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and continued strong demand for the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. May 2002 sales were up 11.3 percent from 2001, and shattered the previous monthly sales record of 15,982 set in March of 2001.
"These sales numbers signify the continued strength of the luxury vehicle market and American's growing affinity for light trucks," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "While the TL continues to be our best selling vehicle, demand for the MDX is growing tremendously and creates a nice one-two punch for Acura."
MDX sales of 5,633 were up 48 percent compared to last year, eclipsing the previous all-time monthly sales record of 5,083 set in March 2002. Year-to- date MDX sales climbed to 21,990, a 20.6 percent increase compared to last year. Sales of the 3.2 TL set a new May sales record of 5,825, up 3.9 percent from last year. The all-new RSX sports coupe continued to sell well with a May total of 2,995 pushing year-to-date sales to 13,195.
Acura Vehicle Sales For May 2002 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date May May DSR** May May DSR** 2002 2001 % Chg. 2002 2001 % Chg. Acura Division Total 16,229 14,584 11.3% 71,372 69,449 2.8% Integra 2 2,408 -99.9% 19 9,001 -99.8% RSX 2,995 13,195 CL * 1,093 1,691 -35.4% 5,704 8,347 -31.7% TL * 5,825 5,606 3.9% 26,520 29,459 -10.0% RL 667 1,056 -36.8% 3,841 4,332 -11.3% NSX 14 17 -17.6% 103 82 25.6% MDX * 5,633 3,806 48.0% 21,990 18,228 20.6% Selling Days 26 26 127 127 * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts. ** Daily Selling Rate