"Thanks to our strongest lineup ever, Acura Division posted record-breaking sales in all but one month this year," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "With the 2002 NSX debuting tomorrow and the new 2003 3.2 CL sports coupe going on sale in March, we are confident that our momentum will continue in 2002."
The Acura 3.2 TL enjoyed its strongest year ever, with sales of 69,484 making it the best-selling luxury sedan in its class for the third straight year. The award-winning MDX luxury SUV was a strong seller for Acura in its first full year of production with sales of 40,950 units. In July, Acura sales got a boost with the introduction of the all-new RSX sports coupe, which was named to Car & Driver magazine's 10 Best Cars list in December. During its first six months on the market, the demand for the RSX, which replaced the Integra, was strong with sales totaling 16,401.
2001 Acura Division Highlights
- Acura achieved record year-end sales of 170,469, besting the previous record of 143,708 set in 1991.
- Acura set monthly sales records in 11 out of the 12 months during the 2001 calendar year.
- Acura has posted 26 consecutive months of month-to-month sales increases.
- The 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan was the top-selling luxury sedan in its class for the third straight year.
- Acura celebrated its 15th anniversary in March 2001.