Acura Shatters November 2003 Sales Record

All-New TL and MDX Luxury SUV Post Big Gains

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 2 -- Acura posted its best November ever including record sales of the all-new TL performance luxury sedan and the MDX luxury SUV. November sales of 14,423 units shattered the previous Acura record of 13,645 set in 2001 and betters November 2002 sales by 24.7 percent based on 25 selling days for the month.

In its second month on sale, the dramatically redesigned 2004 TL sold 5,608 units. That number eclipses the previous record of 5,233 set in 2001 and marks a 49.2 percent increase compared to last year. MDX sales of 4,940 units shattered the 2002 record by 12.4 percent. Year-to-date MDX sales climbed to 51,493, up 7.9 percent compared to last year. The TSX sports sedan remained very popular with November sales of 1,745 units pushing year-to-date sales to 17,081.

"Great new product has been the key for Acura this year," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "The introduction of the all-new TL, combined with continued strong sales of the MDX and the TSX have given us some great momentum and we're looking forward to a strong finish for 2003."

                    Acura Vehicle Sales For November 2003

                         Month-to-Date                 Year-to-Date
                  November  November   DSR**     November  November  DSR**
                    2003      2002    % Chg.       2003      2002   % Chg.

  Acura Division
   Total            14,423  12,031    24.7%     155,381   153,208    1.8%
    Integra              0       0                    0        19
    RSX              1,505   2,225   -29.7%      22,797    28,023  -18.4%
    CL*                179     720   -74.1%       6,467    11,420  -43.2%
    TL*              5,608   3,908    49.2%      50,917    56,751  -10.0%
    TSX              1,745                       17,081
    RL                 441     595   -22.9%       6,415     8,857  -27.3%
    NSX                  5      14   -62.9%         211       226   -6.3%
    MDX*             4,940   4,569    12.4%      51,493    47,912    7.9%

   Selling Days         25      26                 281        282

  *Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
  **Daily Selling Rate