American Honda Sets New May Sales Record
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 American Honda posted its best-
ever May sales results and the second-best month in the company's history,
according to figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda's May sales of 111,537 rose 5.4 percent compared to year-
ago totals. Year-to-date sales of 491,806 are up 4.3 percent compared to last
year's record setting results. Sales of Honda and Acura passenger cars showed
an increase of 4.8 percent for the month and are up 3.0 percent on the year,
while sales of the light trucks rose 4.8 percent in May and are up 8.5 percent
ahead year-to-date.
"Consumers continue to show faith in Honda and Acura products, even as
overall confidence continues to be challenged by an uncertain economic
picture," said Dick Colliver, American Honda executive vice president of
sales. "We're weathering this storm with a solid lineup of vehicles that
deliver on our promise of class-leading quality, engineering, value and
performance."
Honda Division recorded May sales of 96,953, up 3.6 percent compared to
year-ago results, making May the second best sales month in the Division's
history. Year-to-date sales for the Division rose 1.4 percent compared to
last year to 422,357, boosted by strong sales of the best-selling Accord, up
12.8 percent for the year.
Reaction to rising fuel prices and increased interest in fuel efficient
technologies accounted for record sales of Insight gas-electric hybrid
vehicles in May. May Insight sales rose 137.6 percent compared to year-ago
results to 903 vehicles -- topping the previous record of 573 set in April of
this year. The S2000 roadster also recorded its best-ever month with sales up
106.6 percent to 1,312 for the month.
Acura Division sales rose 19.5 percent to 14,584 in May, boosted by
continuing strong demand for the popular MDX sport-utility vehicle. Acura
sales year-to-date are up 25.9 percent to 69,449 for the first five months of
2001.
AMERICAN HONDA VEHICLE SALES FOR MAY, 2001
Month-to-Date Year-to-Date
May May DSR** May May DSR**
2001 2000 % Chg. 2001 2000 % Chg.
AMERICAN HONDA
TTL 111,537 105,774 5.4% 491,806 471,574 4.3%
Total Car Sales 84,145 80,270 4.8% 368,786 358,216 3.0%
Total Truck Sales 27,392 25,504 7.4% 123,020 113,358 8.5%
IMPORT CAR SALES 11,739 14,720 -20.3% 60,413 64,792 -6.8%
Honda Division 8,258 10,832 -23.8% 46,998 46,854 0.3%
Acura Division 3,481 3,888 -10.5% 13,415 17,938 -25.2%
IMPORT TRUCK SALES 10,644 11,760 -9.5% 44,699 50,527 -11.5%
Honda Division 10,644 11,740 -9.3% 44,699 50,356 -11.2%
Acura Division 0 20 0 171
DOMESTIC CAR SALES* 72,406 65,550 10.5% 308,373 293,424 5.1%
Honda Division 65,109 57,250 13.7% 270,567 256,388 5.5%
Acura Division 7,297 8,300 -12.1% 37,806 37,036 2.1%
DOMESTIC TRUCK
SALES* 16,748 13,744 21.9% 78,321 62,831 24.7%
Honda Division 12,942 13,744 -5.8% 60,093 62,831 -4.4%
Acura Division 3,806 0 18,228 0
MODEL BREAKOUTS
BY DIVISION
Honda Division
Total 96,953 93,566 3.6% 422,357 416,429 1.4%
Accord * 37,954 34,837 8.9% 178,610 158,322 12.8%
Civic * 32,365 31,253 3.6% 127,909 136,684 -6.4%
Prelude 833 977 -14.7% 3,481 3,736 -6.8%
S2000 1,312 635 106.6% 5,031 3,365 49.5%
Insight 903 380 137.6% 2,534 1,134 123.5%
EV-Plus 0 1
Odyssey* 11,632 11,963 -2.8% 53,361 54,494 -2.1%
Passport * 1,314 1,781 -26.2% 6,737 8,343 -19.2%
CR-V 10,640 11,740 -9.4% 44,694 50,350 -11.2%
* Domestic Vehicle
Ttl 78,051 70,994 9.9% 330,660 319,219 3.6%
Accord 34,509 27,930 23.6% 150,347 128,424 17.1%
Civic 30,600 29,320 4.4% 120,220 127,964 -6.1%
Passport 1,314 1,781 -26.2% 6,737 8,343 -19.2%
Odyssey 11,628 11,963 -2.8% 53,356 54,488 -2.1%
Acura Division
Total 14,584 12,208 19.5% 69,449 55,145 25.9%
Integra 2,408 2,699 -10.8% 9,001 11,723 -23.2%
CL * 1,691 2,511 -32.7% 8,347 8,761 -4.7%
TL * 5,606 5,789 -3.2% 29,459 28,275 4.2%
RL 1,056 1,169 -9.7% 4,332 6,097 -28.9%
NSX 17 20 -15.0% 82 118 -30.5%
MDX * 3,806 18,228
SLX 0 20 0 171
Selling Days 26 26 128 128
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate
