National Press Release

TSX Posts Double Digit Sales Increase

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan was Acura's top-selling model with January sales of 2,406 units, up 11.6 percent compared to January 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Total Acura sales tallied 7,856 units, down 32.4 percent compared to last year.

"Customers are willing to invest in a brand they trust" said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "Increased sales of the all-new TSX, with its balance of luxury and efficiency, demonstrate this trust in today's challenging marketplace."

January sales for Acura sedans, which includes the all-new 2009 TL with sales of 2,317 units, totaled 4,931 units, down 16.9 percent from January 2008. The MDX luxury SUV led Acura light truck sales with 2,124 sold, while the RDX crossover SUV reached 801 units.

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*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for January 2009 and 25 selling days for January 2008.

                              American Honda Vehicle Sales For January 2009
                            Month-to-Date                 Year-to-Date
                         January  January  DSR**      January  January  DSR**
                           2009     2008   %Chg.        2009     2008   %Chg.
                           ----    ----  ------        ----     ----   ------

    Acura
     Division Total       7,856  11,168  -32.4%        7,856  11,168  -32.4%
    ---------             -----  ------  -----         -----  ------  -----
       RSX                    0       1                    0       1
       TL *               2,317   3,246  -31.4%        2,317   3,246  -31.4%
       TSX                2,406   2,073   11.6%        2,406   2,073   11.6%
       RL                   208     383  -47.8%          208     383  -47.8%
    -----                   ---     ---  -----           ---     ---  -----
       MDX *              2,124   3,982  -48.7%        2,124   3,982  -48.7%
       RDX  *               801   1,483  -48.1%          801   1,483  -48.1%
    ---------               ---   -----  -----           ---   -----  -----
    Selling Days             26      25                   26      25

       * Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
         parts.
       **  Daily Selling Rate

SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.