August Sales Released by Honda

The Honda Division ended 2016 on a high note after achieving a new annual sales record of 1,476,582 units sold throughout the year bringing the total up 4.8 percent from total 2015 sales. In fact, combined sales of just the Civic, Accord, and CR-V alone were more than 1 million for the fourth straight year. Along with the overall sales record for the year they also achieved a new record for just the month of December with sales climbing up 6.9 percent to reach 142,329 units. "It was an amazing year for the Honda brand with our product lineup full of industry best models," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president & general manager of the Honda Division. "Our strong December also builds momentum for 2017 which is shaping up to be another great year as still more new Honda products will give customers exciting new choices." The CR-V set a new sales record for both December and the entire year. December sales were up 21.1 percent to reach 37,778 units while annual sales were up 3.4 percent to reach 357,355 units. The Ridgeline posted its best-ever sales month with December sales reaching 4,085 units. Annual sales of the Civic were up 9.4 percent to reach 366,927 units sold for the year. And, the HR-V experienced a significant increase in annual sales with total 2016 results 95.5 percent higher than results from 2015 to end the year with 82,041 units. For just December the Hr-V’s sales were equally impressive with a 90.7 percent increase over last year to achieve a monthly total of 9,034 units. Additional December Sales: Accord sales reached 33,873 units Fit sales were up 9.3 percent to reach 4,425 units Odyssey sales reached 10,411 units Pilot sales reached 12,072 units "American Honda Sets All-Time Sales Records Powered by Demand for Cars and Trucks."Honda Newsroom. N.p., 04 Jan. 2017. Web. 05 Jan. 2017. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/-american-honda-sets-all-time-sales-records-powered-by-demand-for-cars-and-trucks>.

Honda Division total sales for the month of March and the entire first quarter of the year have been reported by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. For March alone, total sales have increased by 10.5 percent to reach 123,369 units and for the whole first quarter total sales have increased 8.7 percent to reach 319,828 units. "The power of Honda's well-balanced portfolio was on full display in March," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Importantly, we will continue to strengthen both our car and truck lineups throughout the year, with new core and niche products to further extend the brand's appeal." The Civic set a new sales record in March with an increase of 21.8 percent over last year to reach 32,855 total units sold for the month. The Accord and all-new HR-V also achieved impressive results for the month with Accord sales increasing 17.3 percent to reach 30,525 units and the HR-V reaching 6,398 units with its first March sales on record. Stop by Clinton Honda to takes a test drive in one of these fantastic models or several other models in the Honda lineup that we have available here at our dealership. "American Honda Reports March Auto Sales Increase: Trucks Set New March Record While Sedans Post Major Gains." Honda Newsroom. N.p., 1 Apr. 2016. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://www.hondanews.com/releases/american-honda-reports-march-auto-sales-increase-trucks-set-new-march-record-while-sedans-post-major-gains>.

The Honda Division continues their strong start to 2016 with a new February record in sales. Honda sold 106,212 vehicles resulting in a 14.9 percent from February 2015. Honda trucks reached a total of 48,495 vehicles for the month, setting a record of their own. Honda cars had a successful month as well, with 57,267 vehicles. The 2016 Honda Civic was largely responsible for Honda’s success as the brand’s best-selling model for the month. The Civic was also record setting, having sold 27,707 vehicles which was a 31.7 percent increase. The Accord had an impressive month increasing 19.3 percent to sell 25,785 vehicles. The CR-V was another record setter up 13.2 percent with 25,250 vehicles in February. "Led by the all-new Civic, Honda cars are defying industry trends, even as our light truck models are red hot this winter," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "With more versions of the Civic yet to go on sale and an all-new Ridgeline on the way, Honda is primed for an incredibly strong start to the year." "American Honda Sets New February Record; New Civic and Honda Division Lead with Second Consecutive Monthly Records." Honda Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2016. < http://www.hondanews.com/releases/american-honda-sets-new-february-record-new-civic-and-honda-division-lead-with-second-consecutive-monthly-records >.