Acura Announces April 2006 Record Sales Results

TSX and TL Enjoy Record Months For the Luxury Division

TORRANCE, Calif., May 2 -- Sparked by record monthly sales for the TSX sports sedan, as well as a new monthly benchmark for the TL performance luxury sedan, Acura sold 19,372 units during the month of April, an increase of 5.3 percent over a year ago, the division announced today.

TSX had the best month in its history, selling 3,911 units, an increase of 22.0 percent above the previous mark of 3,329, set in April 2005. Year-to-date TSX sales are now at 13,144 units -- 17.3 percent better than 2005.

The TL performance luxury sedan was the top-selling Acura in April, setting a new all-time record with 7,975 units for the month, bringing the TL year-to-date sales total to 24,779. Acura cars also reached an all-time record for sales during the month with 14,958.

"We are extremely proud of the continued strong sales of both TSX and TL," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Their strength have put us in a position where another record year for Acura is well within reach."

The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 4,414 units in April, bringing its total sales for the year to 17,247 units.

               American Honda Vehicle Sales For April 2006
                              Month-to-Date              Year-to-Date
                          April    April   DSR**    April    April   DSR**
                          2006     2005    % Chg.   2006     2005    % Chg.
  Acura Division Total   19,372   19,102    5.3%   65,023   67,516   -2.7%
     RSX                  2,036    2,157   -2.0%    6,186    6,800   -8.1%
     CL*                      0        0                0        1
     TL*                  7,975    7,206   14.9%   24,779   25,110   -0.3%
     TSX                  3,911    3,329   22.0%   13,144   11,320   17.3%
     RL                   1,031    1,304  -17.9%    3,633    5,463  -32.8%
     NSX                      5       33  -84.3%       34       81  -57.6%
     MDX*                 4,414    5,073   -9.6%   17,247   18,741   -7.1%
  Selling Days               26       27              101      102

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

   ** Daily Selling Rate