Acura Sets All-Time April Sales Record

MDX Luxury SUV Also Enjoys Record-setting Month

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Acura sales of 15,058 vehicles set a new record for the month of April according to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Driven by record demand for the MDX luxury SUV and the strong debut of the all-new TSX sports sedan, April 2003 sales were up 1.9 percent compared to the previous monthly record of 14,203 set in April of 2002.

"Despite some new entries in the segment, the MDX continues to connect with SUV buyers who demand performance, luxury and functionality," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "And while the entry luxury segment is extremely competitive, judging from the initial numbers, the TSX is going to be a strong player in that segment."

MDX sales of 4,720 were up 30.2 percent compared to last year, and eclipsed the previous April record of 3,486 set in 2002. Year-to-date MDX sales climbed to 17,932, a 9.6 percent increase compared to last year. In its first full month of sales, the TSX sold 1,835 units. The Acura NSX supercar also had a strong month, more than doubling the number of units sold compared to last year.

                       American Honda Vehicle Sales For April 2003
                             Month-to-Date            Year-to-Date
                     April      April   DSR**    April     April   DSR**
                     2003       2002    % Chg.   2003      2002    % Chg.
  American Honda
   Total           117,783    101,847   11.2%  428,289   378,286    13.2%
     Total Car
      Sales         70,513     72,568   -6.6%  260,454   256,754     1.4%
     Total Truck
      Sales         47,270     29,279   55.2%  167,835   121,532    38.1%
  Import Car Sales  15,219     11,941   22.5%   63,646    46,344    37.3%
     Honda Division 10,562      8,196   23.9%   51,731    32,864    57.4%
     Acura Division  4,657      3,745   19.6%   11,915    13,480   -11.6%
  Import Truck
   Sales            12,354     12,341   -3.7%   45,361    51,394   -11.7%
     Honda Division 12,354     12,341   -3.7%   45,361    51,394   -11.7%
  Domestic Car
   Sales *          55,294     60,627  -12.3%  196,808   210,410    -6.5%
     Honda Division 49,613     53,655  -11.1%  176,140   185,104    -4.8%
     Acura Division  5,681      6,972  -21.7%   20,668    25,306   -18.3%
  Domestic Truck
   Sales *          34,916     16,938   98.2%  122,474    70,138    74.6%
     Honda Division 30,196     13,452  115.8%  104,542    53,781    94.4%
     Acura Division  4,720      3,486   30.2%   17,932    16,357     9.6%

  Acura Division
   Total            15,058     14,203    1.9%   50,515    55,143    -8.4%
     Integra             0          0                0        17
     RSX             2,122      2,906  -29.8%    7,704    10,200   -24.5%
     CL *              782      1,216  -38.2%    2,974     4,611   -35.5%
     TL *            4,899      5,756  -18.2%   17,694    20,695   -14.5%
     TSX             1,835                       1,836
     RL                669        825  -22.0%    2,285     3,174   -28.0%
     NSX                31         14  112.9%       90        89     1.1%
     MDX *           4,720      3,486   30.2%   17,932    16,357     9.6%
  Selling Days          26         25              101       101

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