American Honda Light Trucks Find Silver Lining in Challenging 3rd Quarter for Auto Industry

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October 2, 2021

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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

	American Honda			Acura			Honda
	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
Q3	345,914	124,633	221,281	38,555	10,986	27,569	307,359	113,647	193,712
	-10.9%	-20.2%	-4.7%	-2.8%	+9.3%	-6.9%	-11.9%	-22.3%	-4.4%
	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
September	95,716	32,278	63,438	9,413	2,397	7,016	86,303	29,881	56,422
	-24.7%	-36.5%	-16.8%	-27.3%	-28.6%	-26.8%	-24.4%	-37%	-15.4%

“The enduring nature of the microchip shortage and port congestion issues continue to constrain the entire industry, but we are encouraged by the record sales of Honda models where we have adequate inventory,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations at American Honda. “We appreciate the patience of our customers as our associates, our suppliers and our dealers continue working to supply Honda and Acura products to meet their needs.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Notes
Despite ongoing, industrywide supply issues that slowed September sales, Honda posted solid 3^rd quarter sales results led by strong demand for light trucks. Sales of the red-hot Civic Sedan limited only by single-digit days supply. HR-V and Passport post all-time best sales in all three quarters in 2021; while Pilot posts its best third quarter since 2018. CR-V Hybrid remains strong while supply issues constrain petrol model. Sales of Honda electrified vehicles set a new annual sales mark (82,446) during third quarter; Insight hybrid sedan set a September sales record. Civic Hatchback went on-sale in late September, to further bolster the Civic lineup, with first-ever U.S. production (Indiana) to boost sales volume.		All-new 2022 Honda Civic continues to set the standard for small car safety with the highest possible rating from IIHS: TOP SAFETY PICK+. The refreshed ’22 Passport launching later this year, demonstrates its true off-road capability with a more rugged exterior design and a new TrailSport edition, the new halo for Honda light trucks.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Notes
Acura continued to weather supply issues with a solid 3^rd quarter led by higher sedan sales to stay on track for an annual sales increase in 2021. Bolstered by the all-new Type S variant, Acura TLX sales (1,952) notch best September since 2018 and best third quarter since 2016. RDX withstands supply issues to sport best September sales since 2018 (4,915) and best third quarter since 2018; all-new 2022 MDX remains in high demand, but supply issues related to microchip issue slow sales.		With a quieter cabin and retuned suspension, the restyled ’22 Acura RDX arriving in November is the most dynamic, comfortable and refined 5-passenger Acura SUV ever. 2022 NSX Type S is the most powerful and best performing NSX ever and the ultimate expression of Precision Crafted Performance.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for September 2021
						Month-to-Date					Year-to-Date
						September 2021	September 2020	DSR** % Change		MoM % Change	September 2021	September 2020	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total					95,716	127,058	-24.7%		-24.7%	1,179,424	980,720	21.3%	20.3%
	Total Car Sales					32,278	50,819	-36.5%		-36.5%	436,842	410,776	7.3%	6.3%
	Total Truck Sales					63,438	76,239	-16.8%		-16.8%	742,582	569,944	31.4%	30.3%
	Honda				Total Car Sales	29,881	47,462	-37.0%		-37.0%	401,953	385,463	5.2%	4.3%
	Honda				Total Truck Sales	56,422	66,655	-15.4%		-15.4%	650,532	499,603	31.4%	30.2%
	Acura				Total Car Sales	2,397	3,357	-28.6%		-28.6%	34,889	25,313	39.0%	37.8%
	Acura				Total Truck Sales	7,016	9,584	-26.8%		-26.8%	92,050	70,341	32.0%	30.9%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales					26,205	47,233	-44.5%		-44.5%	369,424	365,657	1.9%	1.0%
	Domestic	Car		Honda Division		23,811	43,998	-45.9%		-45.9%	334,744	341,120	-1.0%	-1.9%
				Acura Division		2,394	3,235	-26.0%		-26.0%	34,680	24,537	42.6%	41.3%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales					63,438	76,237	-16.8%		-16.8%	742,576	569,302	31.6%	30.4%
	Domestic	Truck		Honda Division		56,422	66,653	-15.3%		-15.3%	650,526	498,961	31.5%	30.4%
				Acura Division		7,016	9,584	-26.8%		-26.8%	92,050	70,341	32.0%	30.9%
	Total Import Car Sales					6,073	3,586	69.4%		69.4%	67,418	45,119	50.7%	49.4%
	Import	Car		Honda Division		6,070	3,464	75.2%		75.2%	67,209	44,343	52.9%	51.6%
				Acura Division		3	122	-97.5%		-97.5%	209	776	-72.8%	-73.1%
	Total Import Truck Sales					0	2	-100.0%		-100.0%	6	642	-99.1%	-99.1%
	Import	Truck		Honda Division		0	2	-100.0%		-100.0%	6	642	-99.1%	-99.1%
				Acura Division		0	0	0.0%		0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total					86,303	114,117		-24.4%	-24.4%	1,052,485	885,066	20.0%	18.9%
	Honda	Car	ACCORD			12,174	20,149		-39.6%	-39.6%	157,988	145,291	9.7%	8.7%
			CIVIC			15,647	22,371		-30.1%	-30.1%	216,575	200,941	8.7%	7.8%
			CLARITY			82	354		-76.8%	-76.8%	2,428	2,598	-5.7%	-6.5%
			CR-Z			0	0		0.0%	0.0%	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%
			FIT			2	3,116		-99.9%	-99.9%	8,695	24,388	-64.0%	-64.3%
			INSIGHT			1,976	1,472		34.2%	34.2%	16,267	12,244	34.0%	32.9%
		Car
		Truck	CR-V			17,483	33,572		-47.9%	-47.9%	290,140	237,334	23.3%	22.2%
			HR-V			12,289	7,560		62.6%	62.6%	105,398	61,799	72.0%	70.5%
			ODYSSEY			5,691	7,844		-27.4%	-27.4%	67,441	59,691	14.0%	13.0%
			PASSPORT			6,045	4,281		41.2%	41.2%	42,014	27,665	53.2%	51.9%
			PILOT			12,230	10,643		14.9%	14.9%	114,667	90,002	28.5%	27.4%
			RIDGELINE			2,684	2,755		-2.6%	-2.6%	30,872	23,112	34.7%	33.6%
		Truck
	Acura Division Total					9,413	12,941		-27.3%	-27.3%	126,939	95,654	33.9%	32.7%
	Acura	Car	ILX			422	1,377		-69.4%	-69.4%	11,630	9,333	25.7%	24.6%
			NSX			20	10		100.0%	100.0%	118	83	43.4%	42.2%
			RLX / RL			3	122		-97.5%	-97.5%	209	776	-72.8%	-73.1%
			TLX			1,952	1,848		5.6%	5.6%	22,932	15,121	53.0%	51.7%
		Car
		Truck	MDX			2,101	4,920		-57.3%	-57.3%	47,814	32,553	48.2%	46.9%
			RDX			4,915	4,664		5.4%	5.4%	44,236	37,788	18.1%	17.1%
		Truck
	Selling Days					25	25				228	230
	**** Electrified Vehicles					6,836	7,161		-4.5%	-4.5%	82,446	42,874	94.0%	92.3%

	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate
	**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.