Official release from www.acuranews.com:
Acura Announces September 2011 Sales Results
10/03/2011 – TORRANCE, Calif.
Acura posted September sales of 10,010, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to September 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 89,146 units, down 7.9 percent versus last year.
“Despite challenges, Acura had a strong month,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “As inventory levels and vehicle logistics return to normal, we are confident sales will continue to improve for the remainder of the year.”
Total car sales were up 13 percent with TSX as the top selling Acura model posting 3,112 units, an increase of 37.9 percent compared to last year. The TL reported 2,507 sales for the month, down 0.3 percent. MDX sales totaled 2,925 units, down 28.3 percent, and were limited by weather-related shipping delays.
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* The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 selling days for September 2011 and 25 days for September 2010. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 229 days for 2011 and 228 days for 2010. All percentages reflect DSR.
American Acura Vehicle Sales For September 2011 | ||||||
Month-to-Date | Year-to-Date | |||||
September | September | DSR** | September | September | DSR** | |
2011 | 2010 | % Chg. | 2011 | 2010 | % Chg. | |
Acura Division Total | 10,010 | 10,720 | -6.6% | 89,146 | 96,388 | -7.9% |
TL * | 2,507 | 2,514 | -0.3% | 22,880 | 25,301 | -10.0% |
TSX | 3,112 | 2,256 | 37.9% | 21,721 | 22,843 | -5.3% |
Memo: TSX Wagon | 261 | 0 | 2,432 | 0 | ||
RL | 43 | 240 | -82.1% | 979 | 1,477 | -34.0% |
MDX * | 2,925 | 4,077 | -28.3% | 31,684 | 33,187 | -4.9% |
ZDX * | 87 | 251 | -65.3% | 1,220 | 2,656 | -54.3% |
RDX * | 1,336 | 1,382 | -3.3% | 10,662 | 10,924 | -2.8% |
Selling Days | 25 | 25 | 229 | 228 | ||
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts. Accord includes Crosstour, Hybrid. ** Daily Selling Rate |
[Source: Acura]