Acura Announces March 2006 Sales Results

TSX Sales Set Record for Fourth Consecutive Month

TORRANCE, Calif., April 3 -- Driven by another month of record sales for the TSX and strong sales of the TL luxury sedan, Acura sold 17,524 units during the month of March, the division announced today. The TSX sports sedan continued its recent sales momentum in March, with 3,355 units sold during the month, up eight percent from the previous record of 3,107 set in 2005. Year-to-date sales totals of the TSX reached 9,233 units -- up nearly 16 percent from a year ago. The sales numbers for the sports sedan also marked the fourth straight month of record sales for the model.

The TL performance luxury sedan was the top selling Acura in March, with 6,767 units sold, bringing the TL year-to-date sales total to 16,804.

"The TSX and TL continue to be our most consistent performers, positioning Acura for another record year," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president sales. "Bolstered by strong sedan sales, Acura heads into the New York Auto Show next week, where our all-new light truck lineup will take center stage."

Also of note, the MDX luxury performance SUV sold 4,682 units in March, bringing its total sales for the year to 12,833 units.

               American Honda Vehicle Sales For March 2006
                                 Month-to-Date              Year-to-Date
                           March   March   DSR**    March    March    DSR**
                           2006    2005   % Chg.    2006     2005    % Chg.
  Acura Division Total    17,524  18,599   -5.8%   45,651   48,414    -5.7%
     RSX                   1,591   1,872  -15.0%    4,150    4,643   -10.6%
     CL*                       0       0                0        1
     TL*                   6,767   7,217   -6.2%   16,804   17,904    -6.1%
     TSX                   3,355   3,107    8.0%    9,233    7,991    15.5%
     RL                    1,117   1,376  -18.8%    2,602    4,159   -37.4%
     NSX                      12      14  -14.3%       29       48   -39.6%
     MDX*                  4,682   5,013   -6.6%   12,833   13,668    -6.1%
  Selling Days                27      27               75       75

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