Final Sales Figures For MY2002

Honda

American Honda sales increased 3.3 percent during 2002 to an all-time record of 1,247,834 while setting eight new records including light truck sales for Honda and Acura divisions and the sale of the world's first fuel cell car certified for commercial use.
Record December sales of 100,736, up 10.4 percent compared to 2001, were also achieved, according to figures released by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today.
"We're pleased to set new sales records with minimal incentives in today's ultra-competitive marketplace and uncertain economy," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The Honda Pilot,
Odyssey, CR-V and Acura MDX have all become strong pillars inside the brands that provide steady growth while keeping existing customers within the family."

Record 2002 year-end results include:

- Total American Honda vehicle sales of 1,247,834, up 3.3 percent
- American Honda light truck sales of 409,231, up 33.0 percent
- Total Honda division vehicle sales of 1,082,282, up 4.3 percent and an increase for the ninth consecutive year
- Honda division total light truck sales of 356,276, up from an all-time record in 2000 of 266,857
- Honda Odyssey sales of 153,467, up 17.1 percent
- Honda CR-V sales of 146,266, up 23.6 percent
- Honda S2000 sales of 9,684, up slightly
- Acura MDX sales of 52,955, up 29.3 percent
- Honda FCX, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell car certified for commercial use, leased to the City of Los Angeles

For December, Honda division sales increased by 14.6 percent to a new record of 88,392 with Accord sales of 31,770 surging by 9.9-percent, Civic sales of 21,493 increasing by 3.2-percent and Odyssey sales of 12,302 increasing by 2.0 percent. December sales of Acura vehicles totaled 12,344, pushing the division's 2002 year-end total to 165,552, slightly behind last year's all-time record.

Honda Sales Chart

Acura

December sales of Acura vehicles
totaled 12,344 pushing the division's 2002 year-end total to 165,552, slightly
behind last year's all-time record, Acura announced today.
Demand for the Acura MDX luxury SUV remained strong with record December sales of 5,043, up 33 percent compared to 2001, and up 29.3 percent for the year at 52,955. While the MDX was a top seller throughout 2002, demand was strong for other models as well, including Acura's number-one selling vehicle, the 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan, and the RSX sports coupe. Year-end TL sales totaled 60,764 while RSX totaled 30,117. In addition, Acura Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales increased 16 percent for the year to a record 25,674 vehicles.
"Despite the challenges the industry faced this year, Acura narrowly missed setting a new all-time sales record in 2002," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. "With the new models we're introducing during the next few months, we're optimistic Acura will have a very successful 2003."
Acura will unveil an all-new sports sedan this Sunday at the North American International Auto Show. It will combine a state-of-the-art, high performance i-VTEC engine and race-bred suspension with a luxuriously appointed cabin boasting the latest technological advancements.

Acura Sales Chart

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Dare I make some comparisons for MY2002 sales..

Midsize Cars
Honda Accord - 398,980 (-3.8%)
Toyota Camry - 434,145 (11.2% - Solara sales are now a part of this, unlike in MY2001))
Nissan Altima - 201,822 (+36.0%)
Hyundai Sonata - 68,085
Hyundai XG350 - 16,666
Kia Optima - 26,793
Buick Century - 163,739 (15.2%)
Chevrolet Malibu - 169,377 (-4.1%)
Chevrolet Impala - 198,918 (-4.5%)
Oldsmobile Intrigue - 15,015 (-61.9%)


Entry Level Luxury Cars
Acura TL - 60,764 (-12.5%)
Lexus ES - 71,450 (59.3%)
BMW 3 Series & M3- 115,428
Lexus IS - 20,306 (-9.7%)
Infiniti G35 - 29,590
Infiniti I35 - 25,712 (-27.4%)
Lincoln LS - 39,775 (0.0%)
Jaguar X-Type - 33,018
Mercedes-Benz C Class - 64,025 (25.0%)
Cadillac CTS - 37,976
Pontiac Bonneville - 37,599 (-22.6%)
Saab 9-3+9-5 - 37,805 (0.4%)


Sport Coupes
Acura RSX - 30,117 (83.6%)
Toyota Celica - 22,893 (-35.9%)
Mercury Cougar - 19,345 (-34.4%)
MINI Cooper - 24,590
Hyundai Tiburon - 19,963


Small Cars
Honda Civic - 313,159 (-5.6%)
Ford Focus - 243,199 (-8.0%)
Mazda Protege - 83,367 (5.9%)
Toyota Corolla - 254,360 (3.8%)
Dodge Neon - 126,118 (18%)
Nissan Sentra - 106,060 (-4.5%)
Hyundai Elantra - 120,638
Kia Spectra - 72,382
Chevrolet Cavalier - 238,225 (2.1%)
Oldsmobile Alero - 94,285 (-13.7%)
Saturn S-Series+Ion - 128,533 (-23.5%)
Pontiac Sunfire - 62,950 (-11.8%)
Pontiac Vibe - 39,082
Toyota Matrix - Isn't listed in Toyota's sales figures


Small SUVs
Honda CR-V - 146,266 (23.6%)
Subaru Forester - 53,922
Toyota RAV4 - 86,601 (0.3%)
Ford Escape - 145,471 (-11.4%)
Jeep Liberty - 171,212 (93%)
Hyundai Santa Fe - 78,279
Saturn VUE - 75,475


Midsize and Luxury SUVs
Honda Pilot - 52,062
Acura MDX - 52,955 (29.3%)
Toyota Highlander - 113,134 (30.5)
BMW X4 - 42,742
Lexus RX300 - 72,963 (-5.8)
Ford Explorer - 433,847 (4.3)
Infiniti QX4 - 16,938 (-9.6%)
Nissan Pathfinder - 57,384 (-11.1%)
Nissan Xterra - 79,779 (-8.0%)
Lincoln Navigator - 30,613 (-3.6%)
Cadillac Escalade - 36,114 (-15.5%)
Mercedes-Benz M Class - 39,680 (-13.1%)
Pontiac Aztec 27,793 (1.7% - Keep in mind projected sales totals were 120,000)




Minivans
Honda Odyssey - 153,467 (17.1%)
Toyota Sienna - 80,915 (-8.5%)
Ford Windstar - 148,875 (-17.1%)
Chrysler Town and Country - 126,378 (-12%)
Dodge Caravan - 244,911 (1%)
Nissan Quest - 17,480 (-40.2%)
Kia Sedona - 39,088



Sports Cars
Porsche Boxster - 9,875
Porsche 911 - 11,443
Acura NSX - 233 (28.0%)
Honda S2000 - 9,684 (0.0% - Up 2 cars...lol)
BMW Z3 + Z4 - 10,490
Mazda Miata - 14,392 (-12.7%)
Toyota MR2 - 4,705 (-24.8%)
Ford Mustang - 138,356 (-18.2%)
Dodge Viper - 1,511 (9%)
Nissan 350Z - 13,253
Mercedes-Benz SL Class - 13,717 (225.3%)
Mercedes-Benz SLK Class - 7,784 (-30.9%)
Chevrolet Corvette - 32,555 (-3.3%)


Hybrid Cars
Honda Civic Hybrid - N/A
Honda Insight - 2,216 (-53.1%)
Toyota Prius - 4,705 (-24.8%)


Luxury Cars
Acura RL - 9,392 (-12.4%)
Mercedes-Benz S Class - 21,118 (-18.8%)
Infiniti Q45 - 3,717 (-35.1% - Only selling 250/month)
Infiniti M45 - 1,010 (Only selling 350/month)
BMW 7-Series - 22,006 (49%)
Jaguar XJ - 8,286 (-17.8)
Oldsmobile Aurora - 8,878 (-64.4%)


Feedback is welcome...anything you wanna see? Thanks.

Chris

 

I'd love to see Bob Dole without a Viagra assisted erection, a million dollars, a donkey with two heads, and cars that never need oil changes.

When you have the chance, of course.

 

wow look at that


the pilot almost sold as many as the mdx'es however in a much shorter time-frame(since 7/02)..i guess this shows the mdx'es really are hard 2 find afterall

 

damn man, he might be a moderator and all but he's definitely not god :fawk:


hmmmm, so how many drinks did u have b4 u made this post

 

The MDX still has a waiting list...it's incredibly popular. Same with the 4+ear old Odyssey. Absolutely amazing. The Pilot has a bit more production allocation, resulting in it catching up so fast. It'll probably outsell the Highlander next year. I wish VW, Mitsubishi, and Nissan released sales figures

 

Yeah. I am curious how the Eclipse did against the RSX/Celica this year.

 

Nissan sales figure can be found at www.nissannews.com.

 

i never knew the corolla outsold the focus. i thought the focus sold well?

 

I know right. Down here everywhere I go I see a Focus. My girl has a freakin Focus. uuuuuuugggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

rental car companies scoop them and taurus up so ford...if we also take out of consideration fleet sales i wonder if the accord still remains #1 sold passenger car to consumers