Honda September 2012 Sales Up 30.9%

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All new Accord comes out of the blocks fighting for its share of the midsize market pie.

Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Oct. 2, 2012

2013 Honda Accord – $21,680 to start while offering its owners a 27/36 mpgUS city/highway rating when equipped with the 2.4L and CVT.

The all-new ninth generation of Honda's midsize is better equipped and performing than any other model in the Accord's 37-year history.

The exterior length and wheelbase of the Accord Sedan was reduced dropping passenger and cargo volume from a class leading 106 cu. ft. to near class leading 103 cu. ft. of passenger volume.

For 2013, fuel economy was improved from near the bottom (27 mpgUS combined) to near the top (30 mpgUS combined) and only being bested by the highly regarded and more affordable 2013 Nissan Altima (31 mpgUS combined).

In addition to the conventionally powered 2.4L, an upcoming full hybrid version will arrive early next year.

Standard features on the new Accord include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink with audio streaming, USB/iPod integration, rear view camera and an audio/information screen and an Eco Assist driving system. As in previous EX-trim Accords, a choice of fabric or leather seating upholstery is available.

Honda September Sales Results

Honda (Honda and Acura combined) just minutes ago reported September 2012 U.S. sales of 117,211 units, an increase of 30.9 percent compared with September 2011.

The Honda Division posted September 2012 sales of 102,845 units, an increase of 29.3 percent compared with September 2011. Acura's U.S. September sales of 14,366 units increased 43.5 percent compared with September 2011.

Honda’s Accord leads all the company’s vehicle sales in September with 29,182 sold, a 56.6-percent gain compared to the year prior.

Civic gains 57.0 percent compared with September 2011 with 21,546 in sales.

CR-V sets a new September record with sales of 22,268, up 13.6 percent.

All three are honored with making the US Top 10 September 2012 Sales results.

Acura’s RDX sets its 5th-consecutive record sales month with 2,938 units, up 119.9 percent compared to September 2011. The MDX retains the top-selling Acura title with sales of 4,692 units, up more than 60.4 percent from September 2011. TL sedan sales were up 29.1 percent from last year with 3,236 in monthly sales.

Honda Sept 2012 Highlights and Overall Sales

Model	Sept-12	Sept-11	Sept-DSR % change	Sept-12 YTD	Sept-11 YTD	YTD-DSR % change
Fit	4,660	4,734	-1.6%	38,578	47,968	-19.9%
Civic	21,546	13,724	+57.0%	234,029	167,384	+39.2%
Accord	29,182	18,639	+56.6%	247,847	181,014	+36.3%
Insight	246	512	-52.0%	5,047	13,618	-63.1%
CR-Z	335	537	-37.6%	3,461	10,172	-66.1%
Honda Totals	117,211	89,532	+30.9%	1,066,458	859,797	+23.5%

The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for both Sept 2012 and Sept 2011. Year-to-date,
the DSR is calculated with 230 days for all of 2012 and 229 for all of 2011. All percentages reflect DSR.

Top 10 - Sept 2012 US Automobile Sales Leaders

Sales Rank	Make	Model	Sept-12	Sept-11	Sept-DSR % change	Sept-12 YTD	Sept-11 YTD	YTD-DSR % change
1	Ford	F-Series	55,077	54,410	+1.2%	463,733	416,388	+10.9%
2	Chevrolet	Silverado	36,425	43,698	-16.6%	298,200	296,436	+.2%
3	Toyota	Camry	34,252	24,851	+37.8%	314,788	229,521	+36.6%
4	Honda	Accord	29,182	18,639	+56.6%	247,847	181,014	+36.3%
5	RAM	P/U	25,973	24,522	+5.9%	213,593	177,973	+19.5%
6	Chevrolet	Cruze	25,787	18,097	+42.5%	180,600	187,524	-4.1%
7	Nissan	Altima	24,448	24,356	+0.4%	234,040	200,554	+16.2%
8	Ford	Escape	23,148	20,225	+ 14.5%	200,075	187,850	+6.0%
9	Toyota	Corolla	23,026	16,147	+42.6%	222,703	186,891	+18.6%
10	Honda	CR-V	22,268	19,604	+13.6%	213,381	161,035	+31.9%

The daily selling rate (DSR) is calculated with 25 days for both Sept 2012 and Sept 2011. Year-to-date,
the DSR is calculated with 230 days for all of 2012 and 229 for all of 2011. All percentages reflect DSR.

B-Segment Sales Rank

1. Nissan Versa - 8,016
2. Chevrolet Sonic - 7,525
3. Honda Fit - 4,660
4. Hyundai Accent - 4,313
5. Fiat 500 - 4,176
6. Ford Fiesta - 3,923
7. Kia Rio - 3,171
8. Toyota Yaris - 1,118
9. Mazda2 - 756

C-Segment Sales Rank

1. Chevrolet Cruze - 25,787
2. Toyota Corolla - 23,026
3. Honda Civic - 21,546
4. Ford Focus - 19,736
5. Hyundai Elantra - 18,305
6. VW Jetta - 14,750
7. Mazda3 - 14,031
8. Nissan Sentra - 9,345
9. Kia Forte - 6,912
10. Dodge Dart - 5,235

D-Segment Sales Rank

1. Toyota Camry - 34,252
2. Honda Accord - 29,182
3. Nissan Altima - 24,448
4. Hyundai Sonata - 17,332
5. Kia Optima - 14,304
6. Ford Fusion - 12,300
7. Chevrolet Malibu - 11,188
8. Chrysler 200 - 9,881
9. VW Passat - 9,500

Segment ranking items of note: In the B-Segment, the Accent and Fit swapped positions, and the Fiat 500 outsold the Fiesta for the first time.

The C-Segment ranks saw the Cruze maintain the 1st spot for the second month in a row and the Civic swapped with Corolla.

The D-Segment ranks saw the Fusion fall behind the Sonata and Optima with the all-new Malibu trailing off quickly.

Automobile Manufacturer's US Sales Rank – Sept 2012 vs. Sept 2011 Comparison and Total Sales

1. GM Sept Sales up 1.5% with 210,245 vehicles sold.
   
2. Ford Sept Sales Flat with 174,976 vehicles sold.
   
3. Toyota Sept Sales up 41.5% with 171,910 vehicles sold.
   
4. Chrysler Sept Sales up 11.5% with 142,041 vehicles sold.
   
5. Honda Sept Sales up 30.9% with 117,211 vehicles sold.
   
6. Nissan Sept Sales down 1.1% with 91,907 vehicles sold.
   
7. Hyundai Sept Sales up 15.3% with 60,025 vehicles sold.
   
8. Kia Sept Sales up 35.1% with 48,105 vehicles sold.
   
9. VW Sept Sales up 34.4% with 36,339 vehicles sold.
   
10. Subaru Sept Sales up 32.2% with 27,683 vehicles sold.
    
11. BMW Sept Sales up 3.5% with 26,660 vehicles sold.
    
12. MB Sept Sales up 8.7% with 25,980 vehicles sold.
    
13. Mazda Sept Sales down 5.4% with 24,135 vehicles sold.
    
14. Audi Sept Sales up 26.5% with 12,302 vehicles sold.

Through the first nine months of 2012, the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) is running at approximately 14.9 million.