US January 2008 Sales

American Honda posted January total vehicle sales of 98,511, a decline of 2.3% compared to January 2007 results. Honda Division posted January sales of 87,343, a decline of 0.5% compared to January 2007. Models that broke monthly records include the CR-V, up 11.3% to 16,016; and the Fit, up 120% to 4,480. Civic sales increased 14.2% for the month to 20,993.

"We're seeing real strength in our compact and subcompact vehicles," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. "Honda products like the Civic, CR-V and Fit are proving to be solid performers in these turbulent economic times." Honda total car sales of 49,642 increased by 7.1% for the month. Overall, the Honda Division's top five-selling vehicles include the Accord, 23,957; Civic, 20,993; CR-V, 16,016; Odyssey, 8,746; and Pilot, 8,375.

The Acura Division posted a sales volume of 11,168, a decrease of 14.2% compared to January 2007. The division's top-selling vehicles include the MDX, 3,982; TL, 3,246; TSX, 2,073; and RDX, 1,483.