Acura Announces Record November Sales Results
12-03-2006, 09:36 AM
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Acura Announces Record November Sales Results
Acura Announces Record November Sales Results
Torrance, CA - December 3, 2006 -- Fueled by demand for the all-new 2007 MDX luxury SUV, Acura posted record November sales of 17,200 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 15,532 set in 2004 and up 23.9 percent versus last year. Acura year-to-date sales reached 182,167 units, the division announced today.
Strong sales of the MDX and RDX sport utility vehicles helped set a new monthly record of 8,037 units for total light trucks, shattering the previous record of 6,238 set in 2004. The MDX luxury SUV set a new November sales record and posted its second best sales month ever, up 66.8 percent compared to 2005. MDX sales of 6,086 eclipsed the prior record of 5,124 set in 2004. Demand for the RDX entry premium SUV continued to grow, posting sales of 1,951 units.
"We knew demand for the redesigned MDX would be high because of its added performance, dynamic new styling and vast array of features and technology," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "These impressive early results give us great momentum as we head into December, a month during which we again anticipate strong sales."
The TSX sports sedan continued its brisk pace in 2006 with a November record of 2,463 units sold - nearly double last November's total - and bumping year-to-date TSX sales to 34,509 - up 8.4 percent versus a year ago.
Torrance, CA - December 3, 2006 -- Fueled by demand for the all-new 2007 MDX luxury SUV, Acura posted record November sales of 17,200 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 15,532 set in 2004 and up 23.9 percent versus last year. Acura year-to-date sales reached 182,167 units, the division announced today.
Strong sales of the MDX and RDX sport utility vehicles helped set a new monthly record of 8,037 units for total light trucks, shattering the previous record of 6,238 set in 2004. The MDX luxury SUV set a new November sales record and posted its second best sales month ever, up 66.8 percent compared to 2005. MDX sales of 6,086 eclipsed the prior record of 5,124 set in 2004. Demand for the RDX entry premium SUV continued to grow, posting sales of 1,951 units.
"We knew demand for the redesigned MDX would be high because of its added performance, dynamic new styling and vast array of features and technology," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "These impressive early results give us great momentum as we head into December, a month during which we again anticipate strong sales."
The TSX sports sedan continued its brisk pace in 2006 with a November record of 2,463 units sold - nearly double last November's total - and bumping year-to-date TSX sales to 34,509 - up 8.4 percent versus a year ago.
12-03-2006, 10:53 AM
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Source: Honda Media Newsroom
12-03-2006, 11:06 AM
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American Honda Vehicle Sales For November 2006
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
November November DSR** November November DSR**
2006 2005 % Chg. 2006 2005 % Chg.
American Honda
Total 106,446 105,860 0.6% 1,377,580 1,329,672 3.6%
Total Car
Sales 54,662 57,951 -5.7% 777,509 770,916 0.9%
Total Truck
Sales 51,784 47,909 8.1% 600,071 558,756 7.4%
Honda Total
Car Sales 45,499 47,717 -4.6% 649,953 632,353 2.8%
Honda Total
Truck Sales 43,747 44,261 -1.2% 545,460 506,330 7.7%
Acura Total
Car Sales 9,163 10,234 -10.5% 127,556 138,563 -7.9%
Acura Total
Truck Sales 8,037 3,648 120.3% 54,611 52,426 4.2%
Domestic Car
Sales* 41,760 50,213 -16.8% 616,688 635,011 -2.9%
Honda Division 36,321 44,079 -17.6% 551,185 564,067 -2.3%
Acura Division 5,439 6,134 -11.3% 65,503 70,944 -7.7%
Domestic Truck
Sales* 35,542 37,163 -4.4% 447,392 422,416 5.9%
Honda Division 27,505 33,515 -17.9% 392,781 369,990 6.2%
Acura Division 8,037 3,648 120.3% 54,611 52,426 4.2%
Import Car Sales 12,902 7,738 66.7% 160,821 135,905 18.3%
Honda Division 9,178 3,638 152.3% 98,768 68,286 44.6%
Acura Division 3,724 4,100 -9.2% 62,053 67,619 -8.2%
Import Truck
Sales 16,242 10,746 51.1% 152,679 136,340 12.0%
Honda Division 16,242 10,746 51.1% 152,679 136,340 12.0%
MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 89,246 91,978 -3.0% 1,195,413 1,138,683 5.0%
Fit 2,603 25,702
Accord* 22,488 23,548 -4.5% 324,555 342,923 -5.4%
Memo: Accord
Hybrid 311 837 -62.8% 5,235 16,106 -67.5%
Civic* 20,143 23,695 -15.0% 293,029 281,444 4.1%
Memo: Civic
Hybrid 2,208 2,083 6.0% 28,845 23,336 23.6%
S2000 259 414 -37.4% 5,944 7,356 -19.2%
Insight 2 60 -96.7% 719 624 15.2%
FCX 4 0 4 6 -33.3%
Odyssey* 11,338 12,292 -7.8% 161,888 158,047 2.4%
Pilot* 9,520 12,040 -20.9% 137,192 124,565 10.1%
CR-V 16,242 10,746 51.1% 152,679 136,340 12.0%
Element* 3,155 3,940 -19.9% 48,171 51,374 -6.2%
Ridgeline 3,492 5,243 -33.4% 45,530 36,004 26.5%
Acura Division
Total 17,200 13,882 23.9% 182,167 190,989 -4.6%
RSX 530 1,521 -65.2% 16,688 19,296 -13.5%
CL* 0 0 0 1
TL* 5,439 6,134 -11.3% 65,503 70,943 -7.7%
TSX 2,463 1,274 93.3% 34,509 31,833 8.4%
RL 731 1,298 -43.7% 10,799 16,294 -33.7%
NSX 0 7 57 196 -70.9%
MDX* 6,086 3,648 66.8% 47,894 52,426 -8.6%
RDX* 1,951 6,717
Selling Days 25 25 280 280
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
12-03-2006, 11:09 AM
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RL sales are dropping, and MDX sales are boosting like nuts. I believe the MDX is outselling Lexus RX now. No surprise really, MDX is much superior to the RX. However I don't understand why isn't RL selling, in my opinion it's a much superior car to the GS350, 530, E350 and A6.
12-03-2006, 11:44 AM
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Here some public-accessible press release sites: www.hondanews.com www.nissannews.com pressroom.toyota.com www.media.subaru.com media.gm.com media.ford.com
12-03-2006, 01:14 PM
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"RX350/400h sales are 8052 vs. MDX 6086 and that's with RX sales down for the month."
- Sales are down -0.1%
- This shows people do not care if Lexus adds a bigger engine and it is unfair to count the Hybrids with the total sales numbers. Which means gas-only models are going down.
ES 350 6,678? vs. TL 5,439 (I haven't seen the ES 350 out yet!)
SIENNA 13,535? vs. ODYSSEY 11,338 (odyssey has more horsepower than sienna and more technology, I don't get it. Sienna will have a new engine out next month, so why don't ppl wait?)
HIGHLANDER 11,100? vs. Pilot 9,520 (Highlander is not a car I would consider, I would choose Rav4 over it, outdated engine, pricey and small)
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RL sales are dropping, and MDX sales are boosting like nuts. I believe the MDX is outselling Lexus RX now. No surprise really, MDX is much superior to the RX. However I don't understand why isn't RL selling, in my opinion it's a much superior car to the GS350, 530, E350 and A6.
I agree with you that the RL iin my opinion s the better overall package then the GS, E, M, 5 series, and A6. It has a much nicer interior and comes standard with most of the options the others charge thousands for. It drives very well and has a nice elegant aggresive look. I was won over after test driving it. I remember getting in a new 5 series and the BMWs interior was so dull, almost depressing, and had nothing on the RL. Unfortunately many of the buying public just goes by highly recognizeable brands instead of what is the better car. It is no surprise the MDX is selling well because the last one was such a hit and highly regarded and the new one is improved in every way so it will be getting plenty of repeat buyers. The last RL was no where near as successful as the last MDX so that is where that comes to play.