Acura Sets Sales Record for January 2005

RL and TSX Have Record Setting Months

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Marking its 16th consecutive record-breaking month, Acura posted record January sales of 13,664 vehicles, surpassing the previous mark of 13,131 set in 2004 and up 12.7 percent versus last year based on the daily selling rate, the division announced today.

For the third consecutive month, the 2005 Acura RL set a new monthly sales record, up 203.7 percent compared to 2004. RL sales of 1,371 units exceeded the previous January record of 1,136 set in 1997.

The TSX sports sedan also set a new January sales record, up 30.1 percent compared to 2004. TSX sales of 2,246 units surpassed the previous record of 1,870 vehicles set last year.

"The Acura division hit the ground running this year," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "The strong demand for Acura vehicles serves as a positive indication that the momentum we built during 2004 will continue in 2005."

The TL performance luxury sedan was Acura's top-selling model for the 16th straight month with January sales of 4,753, up 2.2 percent over last year. Continued strong demand for the MDX luxury SUV helped boost sales to 3,957, up 2.9 percent versus last year.

                   Acura Vehicle Sales For January 2005

                                 Month-to-Date            Year-to-Date
                            January January  DSR**  January January  DSR**
                              2005    2004   % Chg.   2005    2004   % Chg.

  Acura Division Total       13,664  13,131   12.7%  13,664  13,131   12.7%
     RSX                      1,319   1,454   -1.7%   1,319   1,454   -1.7%
     CL*                          1      98  -98.9%       1      98  -98.9%
     TL*                      4,753   5,036    2.2%   4,753   5,036    2.2%
     TSX                      2,246   1,870   30.1%   2,246   1,870   30.1%
     RL                       1,371     489  203.7%   1,371     489  203.7%
     NSX                         17      19   -3.1%      17      19   -3.1%
     MDX*                     3,957   4,165    2.9%   3,957   4,165    2.9%
  Selling Days                   24      26              24      26

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