Just saw the sales breakout for all Honda Motor Corp. vehicles. Going to be a banner year if this keeps up!


After I saw the first 1/4 sales for the '15 MDX and knowing what I've seen with the RDX's...I predicted a strong year for the RDX.


Sold RDX's in May: 5,343! Broke a record!
Sold MDX's in May: 5,421. Only 78 more units than the RDX.


MDX's have been the sales leader for some time. Will be interesting to see what happens with the '16 RDX vs the MDX in the coming few months.


TLX is doing very well too.

 

Everything in perspective. How many Equinox's were sold? CR-Vs?

 

What perspective!! I wasn't comparing to anyone else! Just giving the record sales #'s for the vehicles I listed. Take a deep breath.


By the way...CRV's are still on top in their segment. The new HRV has not cut in to their numbers.


And I could give a flip less how the Equinox is doing. It's a non contender period!

 

Curious to see 16' RDX numbers. Actually just picked one up for my wife on 6/6

 

30 thousand buyers disagreed with you on this statement in May. Yes, perspective. In the same time period, Chevy sold those 30 thousand Equinoxes and Honda sold 32 thousand CR-Vs.

For the RDX the numbers may be decent but they are a drop in the bucket of SUV sales and a 91st place in overall US car sales this month - the Buick Enclave outsold the RDX. The NX sold over 16k this year vs the RDXs 20k and the NX has been for sale, what, 5 minutes?

 

Looking forward to how this one turns out.

 

Have to agree it's not a contender. I'm would say very few people cross shop the Chevy and the Acura, and honestly the CRV wasn't a real consideration either. We considered x3, q5, srx, xc60, etc.

 

I am happy to see the RDX is selling this well....I think the MMC brought some great addition and given how successful it was before, I am not surprised by the bump in sales.

I agree that there are always a way to compare the vehicle A versus vehicle B but those comparison are always to truly validate as many factors come into these comparos.

At the end of the day, if a MMC does a good job at increasing the sales number, then we should look at the MMC as a success.

OP....Congrats on your RDX!

 

And your point is?? Again, YOU started the comparisons. I simply stated...and read the post carefully....stated the number for Honda Motor Corp. vehicles and how they have grown in sales. I mentioned nothing...got that...nothing about any other brand. Just a simple statement of the May sales figures and you make it into a "contest" among the different SUV's. Start a thread on your own if that is what you want to do....mine was not that....and you know it.


Non contender meant....the Equinox, in my opinion, doesn't measure up to the RDX now. I could care less how many they sold. I guess BMW X5's and Mercedes 350's are junk since they were outsold by the MDX in the first quarter of this year!!


Go by the Equinox....enjoy it. I could care less. Join the Chevy site. Yeah....that's the ticket!! LMAO!


Don't care if someone sold a million for the month....don't care...wasn't THE POINT. YOU are trying to make a new point. Following trains of thought and what someone wrote must be so difficult for some.


And your "buddies" who love to support someone that doesn't seem to follow the clearly written post....are without a clue too. You all need to find something to do...you're no help here. Have a nice day boys.

 

Turned out just fine...got to have some common sense to think this was of any importance....raving on about "other" SUV sales. Wasn't the point was it? Oh, that's right...you are clueless. Just a follower and not a follower of the truth.


Have a great day bloviating about stuff that makes no sense other than you think you are being cute. NOT....so what's this forum for? Info. that makes sense, stimulate conversation about our vehicles, help those who ask, if we can....and then there's folks like you. Nothing else to offer in a positive way. Hiding behind the 'ol keyboard throwing shots. Typical...got to always have some or many like you on every site known to man.


Seems like you've been doing this for some time. You really need a life.

 

Everybody breath deep! It's ok.

Although there sure seems to be a lot more piss and vinegar on this forum than the VW forum��

 

As stated below....who cares about the others?? Wasn't the subject matter.


My post was strictly showing the May figures. That was pretty simple...until you decided to inject another "story line" that has nothing to do with what I wrote. Follow the thread and what was written, instead of making into something it was never intended to be.


Life can be so simple...but, there always has to be someone with the own agenda screwing up what was said and meant.


Just like it was in corporate America as I sat in meeting after meeting. Answers to problems are generally easy to figure out...but, there was always those 1 or 2 self centered folks that had to insert their personal agendas...rather than being a part of fixing a problem...they wanted to make it worse so it was not as easy as it should have been.


Bottom line: Follow the train of thought. Start your own thread IF you have a different thought process you want to start...in your case, comparisons.


Mucking up someone's thread with "stuff" that wasn't a part of the original message shows you don't read well....or....don't care and want to be a problem child....or nothing else to do in life...or...all the above.

 

We test drove an Equinox while searching for vehicles. They are underpowered unless you get the v6 and that mileage is not even close to the RDX. I see a lot of Chevy Equinox's on the road but my guess is they have not test driven an RDX. Two folks at work have the Chevy and both had engine problems. Glad the wife and I ordered a 16 RDX!

 

I breath just fine. I'm not the one who pissed themselves with a dumb following of a thread that was very clear...it was about HMC vehicles...and mainly RDX. They want to carry on with stupid stuff then I will stand up for my post.


Simple. Life is good! I don't hide behind a keyboard and throw stupid "baiting" type of comments out there.


Attack me with stupid stuff....I will defend and set the person straight on the facts. Simple enough...for smart folks.

 

All I know, is i'm excited to get my 16 RDX as well. I first test drove the Hyundai Santa Fe, as I currently own the Elantra and like it. I also test drove the Subaru Outback... and then... I drove the 16 RDX, and there was no turning back! What can I say... i'm a luxury kinda girl... but can't spend $$$$ on vehicles like Mercedes. I'm very pleased to get everything the RDX has to offer, at a nice price point.

 

Glad you did too. It's obvious some folks just are smart enough to figure out that sales numbers don't equate to having a better vehicle...in most cases.


And the quality and dependability isn't spelled "Chevy" or Ford....certainly not Chrysler! All one has to do is follow how well vehicles hold up over a year, 2, 3, 4 years and more. Resale value at the 3 and 5 year point!!!!!! LOL!!


I'll put the RDX up against most any American made company vehicle for residual values. Really most all Honda Motor Corp. vehicles. Value for the money.


Some can't afford Acura.....and or just haven't tried them. Some, like my best friend lectures me all the time on buying a "foreign" made vehicle. Even though most of the parts are all American made and the vehicle is made in America...giving high paying jobs to folks here, etc.

 

Put another way, while Acura/Honda would love sales of 30k or more, the RDX is something of a niche vehicle, a bit upscale, a bit of a certain demographic. They likely are thrilled with the numbers. CRV is arguably perfect A-B transportation - good room, run it forever, and awd sufficient for paved civilization...but sort of boring/bland performance wise. Every third car in New England seems to be a CRV, especially for young families. Guessing they don't even shop the Chevy, since it isn't close on reliability. Someone is buying them, not someone that keeps cars or does their research. RDX is faster, sportier, a bit more upscale, for a price. Folks like the name, it was a bit rare, I never saw them in the first year of ownership, and my demographic is more middle aged empty nester with a little more money. Say what you will, short of maybe the impala that got some wild reviews, including consumer reports, and definitely a stingray convertible, I wouldn't likely drive a Chevy. Cars are a statement, so the Chevy isn't an option.

 

Congrats!! You would have wasted your money on a Mercedes! Trust me...no don't..just trust the repair issues, costs, and dependability of them. At the bottom. Plenty of reputable studies and following of auto makers to learn and understand that fact.


Honda Motor Corp. vehicles are not perfect. No vehicle is. But, overall there is a reason they are so well liked. Great value for the money, dependable, quality, and resale value. Dealers love having used CRV' and RDX's on the lots. They sell!!! And fast too.


My '13 trade in...2 weeks ago...sat on the lot..for........2 hrs!!! I parked my '13 RDX AWD Tech. right in front when picking up my '16 Advance. It was a Saturday...and you'd have thought they were giving away cars!!! My GM's "guy" who worked with my sales paperwork...sold 5 that day. People were buying '16's, used RDX's, new '15 RDX's and the loaner '15 RDX's with super low miles.

 

Guys, he just stated June numbers, don't see why CRV And equi-noxes have anything to do with this forum. But nice correlation as you know to how to picks right "V6" cars to compare with v6 RDX.

Back to the topics, I think RDX won't sell better than MDX in a few months.

 

Thankssss!! I have confidence in Acura. But yes, any vehicle can have issues some way or another.

 

You are absolutely right. While the improvements in RDX are commendable and have boosted its image and sales, the MDX is simply too nice and value for a bit more money and I believe the MDX will keep its lead over RDX in the coming months.

 

Of course it does. While the numbers you quoted may be impressive for RDX sales, it IS important to note that they are a drop in the bucket of SUV sales.

The Equinox and CR-V were merely meant as examples. I recall a thread here not too long ago where folks were discussing the superiority of the CR-V over the RDX.

I know several people with an Equinox and they love it - although I find it lacking in refinement too. The fact remains however that this "inferior" car was sold 6 times as often as the RDX. If 5 thousand is an impressive number for the RDX then 30 thousand is a real impressive number for the Equinox. The F series pickup sold 60 thousand.

None of this is critical of you for posting this or critical of the RDX. It is a fine car and, IMO, far better than the competition but Acura sales are a tiny percentage of Honda sales.

Next time I'm in Colorado I'll buy you a beer.

 

Another thing to consider when looking at sales numbers is that they can be inflated with fleet sales. Most of the top manufacturers (GM, Ford, FCA, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, etc..) use fleet sales to boost their sales numbers.

 

Thanks for posting the numbers, some people cant just hit the "Thanks" button a keep it moving, then again wouldn't be a forum without the few.

 

Are leases included in sales figures?

 

Yes they are. As far as the manufacturer is concerned, that car is sold.

 

OK, in the interest of full disclosure, we have owned only Acura products (except for our American Muscle summer only cars) for the last 20+ years so I won't debate which cars are better than Acuras. That being said, if total sales numbers include lease, retail, fleet sales, etc. then maybe a fair comparison, for whatever reason, needs to be broken out by category. I'm guessing few RDXs are fleet sales, rental company sales, etc. while Equinox, Escape and others may likely have a significant number in those categories. I realize we've gone astray from the original post topic, just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.


Now everyone back to your neutral corners and enjoy life!