Acura Sets Sales Record For Fourth Straight Month

TL Sales Up 57.6 Percent Compared to 2003

TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Continuing its record-breaking streak for the fourth consecutive month, Acura posted February sales of 15,155 vehicles, shattering the previous record of 13,677 set in February 2001 and ending the month up 33.8 percent compared to last year, the division announced today. Year-to-date Acura sales rose to 28,286, up 29.4 percent compared to last year.

The TL performance luxury sedan and MDX luxury SUV both set new February records. The TL, Acura's top selling vehicle for the past five months, sold 6,274 units and beat the existing record of 5,878 set in February 2001. Compared to the same month last year, TL sales increased 57.6 percent. The popular MDX set a new February record of 4,929 units, an increase of 9.2 percent versus a year ago.

"Demand for the new TL sedan is stronger than ever," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "The all-new car is doing an excellent job of attracting new buyers to Acura."

The hot-selling TSX sports sedan also continues to perform above forecast with sales of 1,959 units.

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

  Acura Division Total     15,155  11,323   33.8%   28,286   21,414   29.4%
     RSX                    1,431   1,668  -14.2%    2,885    3,457  -18.2%
     CL *                      59     645  -90.9%      157    1,281  -88.0%
     TL *                   6,274   3,980   57.6%   11,310    7,259   52.7%
     TSX                    1,959       0            3,829        0
     RL                       488     500   -2.4%      977    1,058   -9.5%
     NSX                       15      16   -6.2%       34       34   -2.0%
     MDX *                  4,929   4,514    9.2%    9,094    8,325    7.1%

  Selling Days                 24      24               50       49

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