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Acura Registers Second Consecutive Year of 200,000-Plus Sales
Light-Truck Sales Set a New All-Time Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by yearly record sales
of light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura surpassed the 200,000-unit
sales mark for the second consecutive year, the luxury division announced
today. Year-end Acura sales totaled 201,223 units, down just 3.7 percent
from a year ago (based on the daily selling rate).
Meanwhile, December Acura sales of 19,056 units were up 6.3 percent
compared to last year, fueled by strong demand for the all-new RDX
turbocharged SUV and MDX luxury SUV. MDX posted strong December sales of
6,227, up 17.1 percent from a year ago.
"To break the 200,000-unit sales barrier in consecutive years for Acura
is a great accomplishment," said **** Colliver, executive vice president,
sales. "We look forward to an even stronger year in 2007, especially after
the momentum we built in November and December of 2006."
2006 Acura sales highlights included:
- An Acura total light-truck record of 63,285 units sold, eclipsing the
previous mark of 59,505 set in 2004.
- A fourth consecutive year of record sales for the TSX sports sedan with
38,035 units, surpassing the record of 34,856 set in 2005 and a
9.5-percent increase over a year ago.
- The performance luxury sedan TL continuing as Acura's top-selling
model, recording annual sales of 71,348 units.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 306 selling days for 2006
versus 307 selling days for 2005.
American Honda Posts 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2006
Increased Civic and CR-V Sales Help Propel Honda to Its Best Sales Year
Ever
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., today announced all-time record sales results for the 10th
consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled
1,509,358 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 3.5 percent based on
the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 13th
consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda December sales
totaled 131,778 vehicles, up 3.0 percent for the month based on the daily
selling rate.
2006 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record total vehicle sales of 1,509,358 (up 3.5 percent)
* 10th consecutive yearly sales record
* 13th consecutive year-over-year annual sales increase
* All-time record light truck sales of 665,408 (up 6.9 percent)
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot,
Ridgeline and Acura TSX
"American Honda's ten consecutive years of record sales are consistent
with our strategy to build long-term, sustainable and steady growth," said
**** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "In this year of
record fuel prices, Honda has benefited from its position as the most fuel-
efficient car company in America**."
Honda Division posted its 13th consecutive year-over-year sales
increase, up 4.8 percent in 2006 to 1,308,135 vehicles. Civic sales
increased 3.0 percent to 316,638. Light-truck sales of 602,123 increased
6.6 percent, setting a fifth consecutive all-time record. Odyssey annual
sales of 177,919 increased 2.4 percent and set an eighth consecutive
all-time record. CR-V annual sales of 170,028 increased 13.6 percent to
170,028. CR-V December sales of 17,439, up 29.8 percent, set a monthly
sales record.
"Honda light-truck models are more competitive than ever," said
Colliver. "Consumers who compare safety ratings, fuel economy and comfort
and convenience features are finding much to like in our lineup."
Civic Hybrid sales are up 21.2 percent to 31,253 for the calendar year
and sales of all Honda hybrid vehicles (Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and
Insight) totaled 37,573 vehicles.
2006 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 11th consecutive all-time record Honda Division sales of 1,308,135 (up
4.8 percent)
* 13th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Fifth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 602,123 (up
6.6 percent)
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the TSX performance sedan, the Acura Division
posted a result of 201,223 for the calendar year and broke the 200,000-unit
mark for the second consecutive year. Acura light-truck sales rose 9.6
percent in 2006 on a sales-weighted basis, to 63,285. Acura posted record
December sales for light trucks of 8,674, up 63.1 percent.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 306 days for 2006, versus
307 for 2005. December, 2006 included 26 selling days compared to
27 for December, 2005.
** Based on model year 2005 CAFE average fuel economy ratings and weighted
sales for passenger-car and light truck fleets sold in the U.S. by
major manufacturers.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com.
Acura Registers Second Consecutive Year of 200,000-Plus Sales
Light-Truck Sales Set a New All-Time Record
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by yearly record sales
of light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura surpassed the 200,000-unit
sales mark for the second consecutive year, the luxury division announced
today. Year-end Acura sales totaled 201,223 units, down just 3.7 percent
from a year ago (based on the daily selling rate).
Meanwhile, December Acura sales of 19,056 units were up 6.3 percent
compared to last year, fueled by strong demand for the all-new RDX
turbocharged SUV and MDX luxury SUV. MDX posted strong December sales of
6,227, up 17.1 percent from a year ago.
"To break the 200,000-unit sales barrier in consecutive years for Acura
is a great accomplishment," said **** Colliver, executive vice president,
sales. "We look forward to an even stronger year in 2007, especially after
the momentum we built in November and December of 2006."
2006 Acura sales highlights included:
- An Acura total light-truck record of 63,285 units sold, eclipsing the
previous mark of 59,505 set in 2004.
- A fourth consecutive year of record sales for the TSX sports sedan with
38,035 units, surpassing the record of 34,856 set in 2005 and a
9.5-percent increase over a year ago.
- The performance luxury sedan TL continuing as Acura's top-selling
model, recording annual sales of 71,348 units.
* Year-to-date percentages are based on 306 selling days for 2006
versus 307 selling days for 2005.
American Honda Posts 10th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in 2006
Increased Civic and CR-V Sales Help Propel Honda to Its Best Sales Year
Ever
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc., today announced all-time record sales results for the 10th
consecutive year. Sales from both Honda and Acura Divisions totaled
1,509,358 and pushed American Honda annual sales up 3.5 percent based on
the daily selling rate*. The results also mark the company's 13th
consecutive year-over-year sales increase. American Honda December sales
totaled 131,778 vehicles, up 3.0 percent for the month based on the daily
selling rate.
2006 American Honda sales highlights:
* All-time record total vehicle sales of 1,509,358 (up 3.5 percent)
* 10th consecutive yearly sales record
* 13th consecutive year-over-year annual sales increase
* All-time record light truck sales of 665,408 (up 6.9 percent)
* Individual vehicle sales records for Honda CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot,
Ridgeline and Acura TSX
"American Honda's ten consecutive years of record sales are consistent
with our strategy to build long-term, sustainable and steady growth," said
**** Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "In this year of
record fuel prices, Honda has benefited from its position as the most fuel-
efficient car company in America**."
Honda Division posted its 13th consecutive year-over-year sales
increase, up 4.8 percent in 2006 to 1,308,135 vehicles. Civic sales
increased 3.0 percent to 316,638. Light-truck sales of 602,123 increased
6.6 percent, setting a fifth consecutive all-time record. Odyssey annual
sales of 177,919 increased 2.4 percent and set an eighth consecutive
all-time record. CR-V annual sales of 170,028 increased 13.6 percent to
170,028. CR-V December sales of 17,439, up 29.8 percent, set a monthly
sales record.
"Honda light-truck models are more competitive than ever," said
Colliver. "Consumers who compare safety ratings, fuel economy and comfort
and convenience features are finding much to like in our lineup."
Civic Hybrid sales are up 21.2 percent to 31,253 for the calendar year
and sales of all Honda hybrid vehicles (Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and
Insight) totaled 37,573 vehicles.
2006 Honda Division sales highlights:
* 11th consecutive all-time record Honda Division sales of 1,308,135 (up
4.8 percent)
* 13th consecutive year-over-year sales increase
* Fifth consecutive year of record light-truck sales at 602,123 (up
6.6 percent)
* Record full-year sales of CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline
With record sales of the TSX performance sedan, the Acura Division
posted a result of 201,223 for the calendar year and broke the 200,000-unit
mark for the second consecutive year. Acura light-truck sales rose 9.6
percent in 2006 on a sales-weighted basis, to 63,285. Acura posted record
December sales for light trucks of 8,674, up 63.1 percent.
* The daily selling rate is calculated with 306 days for 2006, versus
307 for 2005. December, 2006 included 26 selling days compared to
27 for December, 2005.
** Based on model year 2005 CAFE average fuel economy ratings and weighted
sales for passenger-car and light truck fleets sold in the U.S. by
major manufacturers.
Consumer information is available at http://www.honda.com.