Acura May Sales Set All-Time Record

TORRANCE, Calif., June 3 -- Acura set an all-time monthly record of 16,229 in May fueled by record sales of the MDX luxury SUV and continued strong demand for the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan, according to sales figures released today by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. May 2002 sales were up 11.3 percent from 2001, and shattered the previous monthly sales record of 15,982 set in March of 2001.

"These sales numbers signify the continued strength of the luxury vehicle market and American's growing affinity for light trucks," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "While the TL continues to be our best selling vehicle, demand for the MDX is growing tremendously and creates a nice one-two punch for Acura."

MDX sales of 5,633 were up 48 percent compared to last year, eclipsing the previous all-time monthly sales record of 5,083 set in March 2002. Year-to- date MDX sales climbed to 21,990, a 20.6 percent increase compared to last year. Sales of the 3.2 TL set a new May sales record of 5,825, up 3.9 percent from last year. The all-new RSX sports coupe continued to sell well with a May total of 2,995 pushing year-to-date sales to 13,195.

                       Acura Vehicle Sales For May 2002

                              Month-to-Date             Year-to-Date
                      May        May       DSR**    May      May      DSR**
                      2002       2001     % Chg.    2002     2001     % Chg.
    Acura Division
        Total         16,229    14,584     11.3%    71,372   69,449     2.8%
      Integra              2     2,408    -99.9%        19    9,001   -99.8%
      RSX              2,995                        13,195
      CL *             1,093     1,691    -35.4%     5,704    8,347   -31.7%
      TL *             5,825     5,606      3.9%    26,520   29,459   -10.0%
      RL                 667     1,056    -36.8%     3,841    4,332   -11.3%
      NSX                 14        17    -17.6%       103       82    25.6%
      MDX *            5,633     3,806     48.0%    21,990   18,228    20.6%
    Selling Days          26        26                 127      127

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