Acura Sets Sales Record for September 2004

TL, TSX and MDX Post Records

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Marking its 10th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record September sales of 16,271 vehicles to surpass the previous mark of 13,417 set in 1988, an increase of 21.3 percent versus last year, the division announced today. Year-to-date, Acura sales rose to 146,500 units, up 15.6 percent compared to 2003.

The TL performance luxury sedan was the top-selling Acura model for the 12th straight month and posted a new September sales record, selling 6,500 units, up 70.6 percent over last year and surpassing the previous record of 6,032 set in 2000. Year-to-date TL sales jumped to 58,128, exceeding last year by 47.3 percent. Additionally, the TSX sports sedan set a new September sales record, up 29.5 percent compared to 2003, with sales of 2,825 units surpassing the previous record of 2,094 vehicles. Year-to-date TSX sales are up 77.5 percent.

The MDX luxury SUV also set a new September sales record, selling 4,958 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 4,589 set in 2003. Year-to-date sales increased to 42,910 units, up 2.7 percent compared to 2003.

"There is one thing no one can debate -- Acura is on a roll," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "And we have no plan of letting up."

                    Acura Vehicle Sales For September 2004
                           Month-to-Date               Year-to-Date
                   September September DSR**  September September  DSR**
                     2004      2003   % Chg.    2004      2003    % Chg.

  Acura Division
   Total            16,271    12,873   21.3%   146,500   126,227   15.6%
   RSX               1,831     1,483   18.5%    17,286    20,096  -14.4%
   CL *                  1       453  -99.8%       280     6,000  -95.4%
   TL *              6,500     3,657   70.6%    58,128    39,278   47.3%
   TSX               2,825     2,094   29.5%    24,210    13,578   77.5%
   RL                  144       590  -76.6%     3,535     5,457  -35.5%
   NSX                  12         7   64.6%       151       201  -25.2%
   MDX *             4,958     4,589    3.7%    42,910    41,617    2.7%
  Selling Days          25        24               230       229

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

  ** Daily Selling Rate