Honda Breaks Sales Records Again
For the ninth year in a row, Honda America announced record sales in the US. Sales in 2005 were up 5.2 percent over 2004. Total American Honda car sales were 1,462,472 while total truck sales were 837,822. The largest gainers for the year were the Honda Insight at 14.6% sales increase, Honda Odyssey at 13.4%, Honda Pilot at 12.2%, Acura TSX at 15.2%, Acura RL at 101.4% and the Acura NSX at 16.1%.
The Honda Accord was the best selling vehicle for Honda during 2005 at 369,293 sold. Acura’s best seller was the Acura TL at 78,218 vehicles. Hybrid sales were way up for Honda in 2005. Between their three hybrid models, they sold 43,356. The new Honda Ridgeline, Motor Trend’s truck of the year, also sold well for its first year. The Ridgeline was a major factor in the 15.7% increase in light truck sales for Honda.
Overall, Honda had an exceptional sales year in 2005. If you are one of those fortunate ones to own a Honda, you can get Honda parts for your vehicle