Acura Announces January Sales Increase; TL up 43 Percent

Acura sales up 5.3 percent

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Feb 01, 2012, 02:21 ET

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura posted January sales of 8,381 an increase of 5.3 percent compared to January 2011.

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"With inventory still building to optimal levels, 2012 is off to a good start," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "After the successful launch of the RDX Prototype and the ILX and NSX Concepts at the Detroit Auto Show, strong January sales and the buzz surrounding Acura's Super Bowl commercial, the Acura brand has real momentum going forward."

Total car sales reported 4,582 units, up 24.1 percent versus January 2011, with the TL posting 2,283 units and the TSX 2,266 units, up 43.4 and 16.7 percent respectively. The MDX was Acura's best selling model with 2,861 sales for the month, down 8.5 percent. Total truck sales tallied 3,799 units, down 11 percent.

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American Honda Vehicle Sales For January 2012
	Month-to-Date			Year-to-Date
	January	January	DSR**	January	January	DSR**
	2012	2011	% Chg.	2012	2011	% Chg.
Acura Division Total	8,381	7,961	5.3%	8,381	7,961	5.3%
TL	2,283	1,592	43.4%	2,283	1,592	43.4%
TSX	2,266	1,941	16.7%	2,266	1,941	16.7%
Memo: TSX Wagon	201	205	-2.0%	201	205	-2.0%
RL	33	160	-79.4%	33	160	-79.4%
MDX	2,861	3,127	-8.5%	2,861	3,127	-8.5%
ZDX	54	148	-63.5%	54	148	-63.5%
RDX	884	993	-11.0%	884	993	-11.0%
Selling Days	24	24		24	24
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts.
** Daily Selling Rate