Dec 2010
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly new vehicle sales of 129,616, an increase of 25.5% on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's 2010 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,230,480, an increase of 7.6% compared to 2009 results.
The Honda Division's December monthly sales of 114,127 represented an increase of 22.6% compared to 2009 results. Honda Division's 2010 annual sales of 1,096,874 increased 5.6% compared to 2009 results. The top-3 best-selling Honda models for 2010 were Accord, 311,381; Civic, 260,218; and CR-V, 203,714.
"Increased sales of core models - Accord, Civic, and CR-V - along with the strong performance from new introductions, including the Accord Crosstour and Odyssey, all contributed to make 2010 a year of steady growth for American Honda," said
John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"Moving into 2011, we look to build on this momentum with multiple all-new or revised product introductions. We are confident that the entire Honda and Acura portfolio of vehicles will be well-positioned to meet the demands of an evolving market."
Monthly Civic sales increased by 31.3% to 28,263, setting a new December sales record. The CR-V, the country's best-selling SUV for the 5th year in a row, increased sales by 28.3% to 23,125, also setting a new December record. Accord monthly sales increased 18.9% for December to 32,381.
Additional models with monthly sales gains included the redesigned Odyssey, up 17.4% to 10,147; the Pilot, up 16.7% to 10,337; and the Fit, up 10.3% to 4,860.
The Acura Division's year-end sales totaled 133,606, up 27.2% compared to 2009 results. December Acura sales totaled 15,489, an increase of 51.9%. The MDX led the division with annual sales of 47,210, followed by the TL with sales of 34,049.
December TSX sales increased 55.7% to 4,393, setting a new December record. Additional Acura models with monthly sales gains included the MDX, up 110.6%, to 5,887; the TL, up 7.2% to 3,275; and the RDX, up 24.5% to 1,540.
Acura sales for 2010 totaled 133,606, up 27.2% compared to 2009, based on the daily selling rate*. Strong December results for MDX and TSX helped Acura achieve 15,489 sales, a 51.9%** increase compared to December 2009 sales, and the 11th straight month of double-digit sales increases for Acura.
“For Acura, 2010 has proven to be a remarkable year,” said
Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales.
“With sales up more than 27% for the year, an improving economy and exciting new products like the TSX Sport Wagon, Acura’s future is looking bright.”
December sales of Acura light trucks were up 86.9%, with 7,680 units sold. For the year, light truck sales totaled 65,444, up 59.1%. In December, the MDX luxury SUV once again led Acura sales with 5,887 units sold, up 110.6%. RDX sales were up 24.5% for December, totaling 1,540 units.
Overall sales for Acura cars were up 28.3% for December with 7,809 units sold. For the year, Acura car sales totaled 68,162 units, up 6.7%. TSX had a record month leading Acura car sales with 4,393 units sold, an increase of 55.7%. December marked the launch of Acura’s all-new TSX Sport Wagon, which went on sale late in the month. TL sales totaled 3,275 units for the month, up 7.2%.
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