The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

Acura Announces August Sales Results


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)

TSX Sports Sedan Posts Sales Increase


TORRANCE, CA - September 1, 2009: The sporty yet efficient Acura TSX sports sedan, including an all-new V-6 powered model, posted monthly sales of 2,925 units, up 7.1 percent compared to last August, Acura announced today. Total monthly sales for Acura reached 9,625 units, down 33.8 percent* versus last August, while year-to-date sales were 69,369, off 33.8 percent** based on the Daily Selling Rate.

"The combination of nimble performance, sporty handing and outstanding fuel economy make the TSX a smart choice for luxury customers," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "And with the recent addition of a V-6 to the lineup, the TSX is more appealing then ever before."

The TL performance luxury sedan was the best selling Acura model for the month of August, with 3,003 vehicles sold. Acura light truck sales were again led by the MDX luxury SUV with 2,820 units sold while the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV sold 728 units.

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for August 2009 and 27 selling days for August 2008.

  **Year-to-date sales based on 204 days for 2009 versus 206 days for 2008.

                                Month-to-Date             Year-to-Date
                          August   August  DSR**   August     August   DSR**
                            2009     2008 % Chg.     2009       2008  % Chg.
                            ----     ---- ------     ----       ----  ------
  Acura Division Total     9,625   15,089 -33.8%   69,369    105,831  -33.8%
  --------------------
    RSX                        0        0               0          1
    TL *                   3,003    5,000 -37.6%   23,848     32,642  -26.2%
    TSX                    2,925    2,837   7.1%   19,197     23,994  -19.2%
    RL                       149      316 -51.0%    1,341      3,507  -61.4%
    MDX *                  2,820    5,180 -43.5%   18,760     33,219  -43.0%
    RDX *                    728    1,756 -56.9%    6,223     12,468  -49.6%
  Selling Days                26       27             204        206

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