Acura Announces September 2011 Sales Results

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011: Acura posted September sales of 10,010, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to September 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 89,146 units, down 7.9 percent versus last year.

"Despite challenges, Acura had a strong month," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "As inventory levels and vehicle logistics return to normal, we are confident sales will continue to improve for the remainder of the year."

Total car sales were up 13 percent with TSX as the top selling Acura model posting 3,112 units, an increase of 37.9 percent compared to last year. The TL reported 2,507 sales for the month, down 0.3 percent. MDX sales totaled 2,925 units, down 28.3 percent, and were limited by weather-related shipping delays.

* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 selling days for September 2011 and 25 days for September 2010. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 229 days for 2011 and 228 days for 2010. All percentages reflect DSR.

American Honda Vehicle Sales For September 2011
	Month-to-Date			Year-to-Date
	September	September	DSR**	September	September	DSR**
	2011	2010	% Chg.	2011	2010	% Chg.
Acura Division Total	10,010	10,720	-6.6%	89,146	96,388	-7.9%
TL *	2,507	2,514	-0.3%	22,880	25,301	-10.0%
TSX	3,112	2,256	37.9%	21,721	22,843	-5.3%
Memo: TSX Wagon	261	0	0	2,432	0	0
RL	43	240	-82.1%	979	1,477	-34.0%
MDX *	2,925	4,077	-28.3%	31,684	33,187	-4.9%
ZDX *	87	251	-65.3%	1,220	2,656	-54.3%
RDX *	1,336	1,382	-3.3%	10,662	10,924	-2.8%
Selling Days	25	25		229	228
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate