Honda Sales Falter 30.6% In November: Acura Freefalls 38.9%

American Honda Motor Co Inc posted November sales of 76,233, a decline of 31.6 percent, compared to record November 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,342,680 represent a 5.8 percent decrease, based on the daily selling rate*.

Honda Division posted November sales of 68,345, a decline of 30.6 percent versus November 2007. Monthly Pilot sales increased 4.5 percent to 5,601.

The Acura Division posted sales of 7,888, a decrease of 38.9 percent compared to November 2007. The TL luxury performance sedan was the brand's top seller with sales of 3,160.

*The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for both November 2008 and 2007. Year-to-date, the DSR is calculated with 282 days for 2008, versus 281 days for 2007. All percentages reflect DSR.

david999 - 12/2/2008 2:14:21 PM

+5 Boost

The Acura TL down almost 23% despite it being a new model? Wow that hurts.

S4cabriofoxone - 12/3/2008 12:38:12 AM

+2 Boost

It has significantly improved handling compared to its predecessor. IIRC it beat the 335xi, S4 and G35X around the Edmunds track.

IhavearedS2000 - 12/2/2008 2:40:35 PM

+3 Boost

Front clip is ugly (in fact the whole car is imho), handling is certainly above average for the SH-AWD model...what are you smokin?