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Acura Announces July 2010 Sales Results


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Acura Up 44.9 percent in Monthly Sales


TORRANCE, CA - August 3, 2010: Sales of the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV were 1,708, up 216.9 percent compared to July 2009 sales, which helped push Acura total monthly sales to an increase of 44.7 percent based on daily selling rate*. With 13,017 units sold for July, overall Acura yearly sales have totaled 74,134 -- an increase of 24.1 percent.

"In an era when consumers are downsizing, the right-sized RDX crossover SUV is proving to be a popular choice," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "The RDX's redesign for 2010, combined with its strong turbocharged power, has really boosted sales of Acura's smallest SUV."

The newly redesigned MDX luxury SUV continues to be one of the most popular choices in its segment, as evidenced by a 63.4 percent increase in monthly sales. With 4,194 units sold, the MDX was again Acura's best selling model. Combined, Acura truck sales totaled 6,480 units, up 108.7 percent.

Acura car sales were led by the TSX sports sedan with 3,242 units sold, an increase of 39.9 percent. Closely following in sales was the TL performance luxury sedan that tallied 3,123 units, a decrease of 9.1 percent. Overall, Acura car sales totaled 6,537, an increase of 11.0 percent.

*Year-to-date sales based on 178 days for both 2010 and 2009. The daily selling rate is calculated with 27 selling days for July 2010 versus 26 days for July 2010.

              American Honda Vehicle Sales For July 2010

                                 Month-to-Date
                          July      July      DSR**
                            2010      2009   % Chg.
                            ----      ----   ------
  Acura Division Total    13,017     8,662      44.7%
  --------------------    ------     -----      ----
     TL *                  3,123     3,309      -9.1%
     TSX                   3,242     2,232      39.9%
     RL                      172       131      26.4%
                             ---       ---      ----
     MDX *                 4,194     2,471      63.4%
     ZDX *                   578         0
     RDX  *                1,708       519     216.9%
     ------                -----       ---     -----
  Selling Days                27        26

                                Year-to-Date
                          July      July    DSR**
                            2010      2009  % Chg.
                            ----      ----  ------
  Acura Division Total    74,134    59,744    24.1%
  --------------------    ------    ------    ----
     TL *                 19,905    20,845    -4.5%
     TSX                  18,168    16,272    11.7%
     RL                    1,044     1,192   -12.4%
                           -----     -----   -----
     MDX *                24,724    15,940    55.1%
     ZDX *                 1,977         0
     RDX  *                8,316     5,495    51.3%
     ------                -----     -----    ----
  Selling Days               178       178

     *  Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced
     parts.  Accord includes Crosstour, Hybrid.
   **  Daily Selling Rate
  *** Accord Crosstour sales are recorded in Honda total truck sales
  and Honda domestic truck sales.