Acura: Sales, Marketing, and Financial News
08-06-2019, 02:21 AM
#4761
As I said you bring one off anecdotes. you did not mention color or that dealer may have more inventory. there are so many factors. Try look for 2016-2017 used RDX and compared to competition. this show the used car market
https://www.autonews.com/china/honda...-civic-hybrids
Honda brand continues to outpace China's overall new-vehicle market, with July sales rising 9.4 percent year on year to 115,950.
https://www.just-auto.com/news/south..._id190135.aspx
Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers fell by 2% to 131,135 units in July 2019 from 133,792 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.
https://www.autonews.com/china/honda...-civic-hybrids
Honda brand continues to outpace China's overall new-vehicle market, with July sales rising 9.4 percent year on year to 115,950.
https://www.just-auto.com/news/south..._id190135.aspx
Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers fell by 2% to 131,135 units in July 2019 from 133,792 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.
08-07-2019, 01:25 PM
#4762
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https://www.motor1.com/news/363937/h...tion-decrease/
37 Photos
The decision to cut back on these models stems from flagging demand, according to The Detroit Bureau. Looking at sales through July 2019, the Accord is down 5.9 percent to 153,579 units. The CR-V is down 0.9 percent with 210,600 deliveries. For the Acuras, ILX sales are currently up 27.8 percent with a volume of 8,180 units. Conversely, the TLX's numbers are down 21.1 percent with 14,933 deliveries.
Even with its volume slipping slightly, the CR-V is currently Honda's bestselling product in the United States. The Civic ranks second for the automaker with 198,339 deliveries through July, which is down 2.1 percent from the same period last year. The Accord comes in third place among the brand's top sellers.
In all, Honda's numbers in America are down 0.9 percent through July with 918,291 deliveries so far this year.
Recent spy shots reveal that Honda has a refreshed CR-V under development. The exterior styling tweaks appear fairly minor. The photos don't provide a view of the interior, but expect the cabin to have improved technology. Powertrain revisions aren't yet clear, either, but the company could make changes to improve the crossover's fuel economy. Look for it to arrive for the 2020 model year.
The company is also preparing to axe models from its lineup in the future. Honda intends to"increase efficiency by eliminating and consolidating some similar regional models into even more competent models shared across multiple regions" in the coming years.
Source: The Detroit Bureau
Honda is reacting to changing demand.
Honda will allegedly cut production of the Accord, CR-V, Acura ILX, and TLX, according to The Detroit Bureau. The assembly changes will reportedly include cutting one of the two shifts that currently builds the Accord at the automaker's Marysville, Ohio, factory.Gallery: 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid: Review
37 PhotosThe decision to cut back on these models stems from flagging demand, according to The Detroit Bureau. Looking at sales through July 2019, the Accord is down 5.9 percent to 153,579 units. The CR-V is down 0.9 percent with 210,600 deliveries. For the Acuras, ILX sales are currently up 27.8 percent with a volume of 8,180 units. Conversely, the TLX's numbers are down 21.1 percent with 14,933 deliveries.
Even with its volume slipping slightly, the CR-V is currently Honda's bestselling product in the United States. The Civic ranks second for the automaker with 198,339 deliveries through July, which is down 2.1 percent from the same period last year. The Accord comes in third place among the brand's top sellers.
Recent spy shots reveal that Honda has a refreshed CR-V under development. The exterior styling tweaks appear fairly minor. The photos don't provide a view of the interior, but expect the cabin to have improved technology. Powertrain revisions aren't yet clear, either, but the company could make changes to improve the crossover's fuel economy. Look for it to arrive for the 2020 model year.
The company is also preparing to axe models from its lineup in the future. Honda intends to"increase efficiency by eliminating and consolidating some similar regional models into even more competent models shared across multiple regions" in the coming years.
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08-07-2019, 01:43 PM
#4764
Whats up with RDX owners?
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08-07-2019, 02:21 PM
#4765
As I said you bring one off anecdotes. you did not mention color or that dealer may have more inventory. there are so many factors. Try look for 2016-2017 used RDX and compared to competition. this show the used car market
https://www.autonews.com/china/honda...-civic-hybrids
Honda brand continues to outpace China's overall new-vehicle market, with July sales rising 9.4 percent year on year to 115,950.
https://www.autonews.com/china/honda...-civic-hybrids
Honda brand continues to outpace China's overall new-vehicle market, with July sales rising 9.4 percent year on year to 115,950.
(At least my anecdote was in relation to Acura - not much of a rebuttal for that.)
Funny how you totally ignored this article from Just-Auto (despite your fervor over posting about Honda)...
https://www.just-auto.com/news/lower..._id190136.aspx
Lower sales in the key US market resulted in a 16% drop to operating profit for Honda in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Operating profit decreased by 15.7%, to JPY 252.4 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased selling, general and administrative expenses, a decrease in profit attributable to decreased sales revenue and model mix as well as negative foreign currency effects, Honda said. which was partially offset by continuing cost reduction.
The company's US sales fell to 407,000 vehicles over the three-month period, from 425,000 vehicles a year earlier (Honda said due mainly to lower Accord sales).
https://www.just-auto.com/news/south..._id190135.aspx
Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers fell by 2% to 131,135 units in July 2019 from 133,792 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.
Domestic sales by South Korea's five largest automakers fell by 2% to 131,135 units in July 2019 from 133,792 units in the same month of last year, according to preliminary data released individually by the companies.
And not only that, have sold more models w/ higher margins (such as the Palisade; the facelifted K7/Cadenza was the #1 selling passenger vehicle last month).
So they are making more $$ (Hyundai sales only slightly decreased; Kia sales actually increased).
How many TLXs does Honda sell in Japan?
Last edited by YEH; 08-07-2019 at 02:35 PM.
08-07-2019, 02:37 PM
#4766
^ And your resorting to color as an excuse is truly hilarious and pathetic.
Like had stated before - that's the danger of basing your luxury brand on tarted-up variants of your mainstream brand; esp. as the mainstream brand gets the new platform(s) first.
When mainstream brands start to encroach on premium territory (CX-9, Telluride, Palisade) and offer better styling (and even more tech) - it's vehicles like the MDX, RX and MKX/Nautilus and not the the X5 and GLE that feel the effects.
Acura did themselves no favor when they followed customer demand and got rid of SH-AWD on the RDX and offered the MDX in FWD - making them more like a white goods premium brand.
The problem w/ that is Lexus has them beat there.
Acura has recently reversed course (for the better), but some damage has been done (still haven't gotten their styling direction right).
And there's only going to be more competition - w/ the Cadillac XT4 and XT6 and the GV70, GV80 and Aviator (altho the latter 2 will reside in a higher price bracket than what Acura operates when it comes to CUVs).
Like had stated before - that's the danger of basing your luxury brand on tarted-up variants of your mainstream brand; esp. as the mainstream brand gets the new platform(s) first.
When mainstream brands start to encroach on premium territory (CX-9, Telluride, Palisade) and offer better styling (and even more tech) - it's vehicles like the MDX, RX and MKX/Nautilus and not the the X5 and GLE that feel the effects.
Acura did themselves no favor when they followed customer demand and got rid of SH-AWD on the RDX and offered the MDX in FWD - making them more like a white goods premium brand.
The problem w/ that is Lexus has them beat there.
Acura has recently reversed course (for the better), but some damage has been done (still haven't gotten their styling direction right).
And there's only going to be more competition - w/ the Cadillac XT4 and XT6 and the GV70, GV80 and Aviator (altho the latter 2 will reside in a higher price bracket than what Acura operates when it comes to CUVs).
Last edited by YEH; 08-07-2019 at 02:49 PM.
09-04-2019, 08:54 AM
#4767
Safety Car
Aug2019
https://acuranews.com/acura-automobi...onthly-records
American Honda Marks Best Month of Sales in Company History, Setting Multiple All-Time Monthly Records
Sep 4, 2019- American Honda smashes all-time monthly sales records for total vehicles and trucks
- Honda brand also records its best-ever month, driven by record truck sales, and robust passenger car sales
- Honda CR-V and Passport post best-ever sales; HR-V has best August; Civic and Accord each top 30,000 sales
- Acura sales rise in August, with ILX jumping 58%, and RDX and MDX combining for over 10,000 sales
Total
173,993
+17.6%
Cars
76,538
+19.8%
Trucks
97,455
+16%
Total
158,804
+19.6%
Cars
72,784
+19.6%
Trucks
86,020
+19.5%
Total
15,189
+0.8%
Cars
3,754
+24%
Trucks
11,435
-5.1%
"At a time of great change in our industry with the growth of light truck sales and introduction of new technologies, it's gratifying to see American Honda post an all-time best sales month based on great products and maintaining a disciplined approach to the market," said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co. "The month of August 2019 demonstrates that the success of the Honda and Acura brands, and our timeless focus on the customer, continue to resonate in the marketplace."
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
It was an especially hot August for Honda as the brand set four all-time monthly sales records, including overall brand, total trucks, and model bests for CR-V and Passport. The Honda Civic and Accord also represented a dynamic duo to continue as industry leaders among passenger cars.
- The Honda brand made company sales history with its best month ever, gaining a robust 19.6% on sales of 158,804 vehicles in August.
- Honda trucks scored a best-ever month, gaining 19.5% as CR-V (+ 27.8%) and Passport each set all-time monthly records. HR-V had best Aug. (+4%).
- Honda cars also enjoyed a hot August, with Civic (+25.8%) and Accord (+14.3%) each topping 30,000 units in sales, and Fit gaining 58.2%.
- Electrified vehicle sales again topped 6,000 units, with Accord Hybrid leading the brand with 2,629 sales, a gain of 56.5% for the month.
Model Notes
Honda electrified vehicle sales are on track for a second consecutive record year and double-digit YoY sales increases on the strength of the Accord Hybrid and Insight sedans.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the U.S.-made Odyssey has gained over four points of retail share in 2019 and is quickly approaching 40% of all minivan sales en route to being the #1 minivan in America for a decade.
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
Acura sales were strong in August, with cars setting the pace for monthly gains, led by the gateway model ILX sedan, and truck sales remaining robust, with RDX and MDX combining for more than 10,000 units.
- ILX sales in August were the best of any month since April 2016, jumping 57.8% on sales of 1,439 vehicles.
- Acura's mid-size luxury sedan, the TLX, gained 17.5% on sales of 2,252.
- Acura truck sales were also strong in August, with both RDX and MDX grabbing more than 5,000 sales each for the month.
Model Notes
With AcuraWatch® safety and driver-assistive features standard on Acura sedans and SUVs, RDX is the retail #1 compact luxury SUV and #1 on Motor Trend's list of safest luxury SUVs of 2019.
TLX is out-retailing Audi A4 and key competitors from Lexus, Volvo, and Alfa Romeo, with some using heavy fleet sales to boost their total sales.
09-04-2019, 02:42 PM
#4770
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09-04-2019, 04:12 PM
#4771
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The redesigned ILX isn't much of a looker. Must be some smokin deals to be had to take one of those over a Civic Touring or A220/CLA250.
09-04-2019, 09:16 PM
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The ILX technically isn't a redesign, it's just a very extensive facelift. I thought it looks decent, especially the front. Acura also lowered the MSRP. Who knows may be having a higher MSRP and then giving out more discount is actually worse than having a lower MSRP with lower incentive? With the former, people might think there must be something really wrong with the car to have such high incentive.
When it first came out in 2013, it was $26k with 150hp and 5AT for a base model. Once you load it up with the tec pkg, it's $31.5k and still with only 150hp with 5AT.
And now, , the base ILX is $26k, but with 200hp and 8DCT. Fully loaded Tech pkg is $29.5k. The A-spec pkg brings it to $31.5k.
The current Civic Touring is $27.5k for comparison. The Civic drives better but the ILX to me looks better and with a nicer interior and more features. I'd imagine both are just as fast as each other.
When it first came out in 2013, it was $26k with 150hp and 5AT for a base model. Once you load it up with the tec pkg, it's $31.5k and still with only 150hp with 5AT.
And now, , the base ILX is $26k, but with 200hp and 8DCT. Fully loaded Tech pkg is $29.5k. The A-spec pkg brings it to $31.5k.
The current Civic Touring is $27.5k for comparison. The Civic drives better but the ILX to me looks better and with a nicer interior and more features. I'd imagine both are just as fast as each other.
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09-05-2019, 09:31 AM
#4773
Moderator
Fair points.
I'd put my $ on the Civic, between the 2, personally.
I actually really liked the 1.0G ILX, with the 6MT & bigger engine.
Never did test drive one when they went to the DCT, the A-Spec cars were always buried in the showroom.
I'd put my $ on the Civic, between the 2, personally.
I actually really liked the 1.0G ILX, with the 6MT & bigger engine.
Never did test drive one when they went to the DCT, the A-Spec cars were always buried in the showroom.
09-05-2019, 09:48 AM
#4774
Ex-OEM King
The ILX technically isn't a redesign, it's just a very extensive facelift. I thought it looks decent, especially the front. Acura also lowered the MSRP. Who knows may be having a higher MSRP and then giving out more discount is actually worse than having a lower MSRP with lower incentive? With the former, people might think there must be something really wrong with the car to have such high incentive.
When it first came out in 2013, it was $26k with 150hp and 5AT for a base model. Once you load it up with the tec pkg, it's $31.5k and still with only 150hp with 5AT.
And now, , the base ILX is $26k, but with 200hp and 8DCT. Fully loaded Tech pkg is $29.5k. The A-spec pkg brings it to $31.5k.
The current Civic Touring is $27.5k for comparison. The Civic drives better but the ILX to me looks better and with a nicer interior and more features. I'd imagine both are just as fast as each other.
When it first came out in 2013, it was $26k with 150hp and 5AT for a base model. Once you load it up with the tec pkg, it's $31.5k and still with only 150hp with 5AT.
And now, , the base ILX is $26k, but with 200hp and 8DCT. Fully loaded Tech pkg is $29.5k. The A-spec pkg brings it to $31.5k.
The current Civic Touring is $27.5k for comparison. The Civic drives better but the ILX to me looks better and with a nicer interior and more features. I'd imagine both are just as fast as each other.
09-05-2019, 04:09 PM
#4776
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$29k for the 6MT Sport Touring Civic hatch (with an option or two)
$33k for the A-Spec + Tech pkg ILX
I'll take the 6MT, thanks.
$33k for the A-Spec + Tech pkg ILX
I'll take the 6MT, thanks.
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09-06-2019, 07:47 PM
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At this price point, cost is everything. Someone looking to buy a "cheap" (relatively) car would love to save 10% of the cost to go with, other than looks, the Civic. Unless there are massive discounts on the ILX and not on the Civic, I find it hard to believe that someone wouldn't want to save themselves $3k and get the Civic.
Not sure what the discounts are like now for these cars.
I have a 10th gen Civic and for sure the interior is noticeably cheaper than the ILX. Not that the ILX has a very luxury interior, but the difference in quality and feel is definitely there. ILX also has unique features over the Civic like perforated seats with contrast stitching, piping, better sound system, blind spot info system, rear cross traffic monitor, etc. These are things found on the $27.5k ILX Premium.
09-07-2019, 07:15 AM
#4778
ILX is much more upscale body and paint.
Civic front door glass is 4.0mm vs 5.0mm for ILX.
Honda in China. There are more Honda hybrids offering in China than US. I am sure Yeh is impressed.
https://acuranews.com/acura-automobi...acura-ilx-body
Vibration Mitigation
Numerous sealers, sound absorbers and insulations are utilized to absorb noise, including:
Now standard on all ILX models, Active Noise Control captures low-end drivetrain frequencies entering the cabin, and then creates a precisely timed reverse-phase audio signal to cancel them. The result is a reduction in exhaust booming noise as well as road noise. Overall, a substantial 10-dB reduction in unwanted noise is attained.
Vibration Mitigation
- Special attenuation for engine and transmission mounts, steering and suspension systems
- NEW Increased isolation for side engine mount and transmission mount
- Sound-reduction air intake system
- Body vibration damping system
- Rigid floor panels
- Low-vibration radiator support
- Stiffeners in rear body panels and trunk
- Highly rigid floor areas
- Front inner fender insulators
- Carpet mass tuned for maximum noise absorption
- Rear body tray insulator
- Tuned insulator panels
- Sound absorbing rear inner fender materials
- NEW Noise attenuator added to wheels
- NEW urethane rear fender bulkhead inserts
- NEW noise-insulating rear parcel shelf lining
- 4.5 mm acoustic windshield glass
- NEW Thicker, 5 mm front door glass
- 3.5 mm rear door glass
- Full-width sealer at bottom of windshield
Numerous sealers, sound absorbers and insulations are utilized to absorb noise, including:
- Floor melt sheet with plastic constraining layer located beneath the seating area and rear body area
- Broad use of Thinsulate™ insulating material
Now standard on all ILX models, Active Noise Control captures low-end drivetrain frequencies entering the cabin, and then creates a precisely timed reverse-phase audio signal to cancel them. The result is a reduction in exhaust booming noise as well as road noise. Overall, a substantial 10-dB reduction in unwanted noise is attained.
https://hondanews.com/honda-automobi...it-body?page=5
In addition, the Civic Sedan has 4.0mm tempered front door glass and 3.5mm tempered rear door glass. The available one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature uses 3.5mm tinted and tempered glass.
In addition, the Civic Sedan has 4.0mm tempered front door glass and 3.5mm tempered rear door glass. The available one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature uses 3.5mm tinted and tempered glass.
Honda in China. There are more Honda hybrids offering in China than US. I am sure Yeh is impressed.
https://www.autonews.com/china/honda...c-cr-v-hybrids
Honda sells gasoline and hybrid variants of the CR-V, the Accord and Inspire sedans and the Odyssey multi-purpose vehicle in China.
In the first eight months, the brand’s cumulative deliveries advanced 18 percent from a year earlier to 985,514.
Honda sells gasoline and hybrid variants of the CR-V, the Accord and Inspire sedans and the Odyssey multi-purpose vehicle in China.
In the first eight months, the brand’s cumulative deliveries advanced 18 percent from a year earlier to 985,514.
09-30-2019, 01:05 PM
#4779
Safety Car
Marketing Dive
https://www.marketingdive.com/news/a...thrill/563959/
Acura targets performance-minded young drivers on Amazon, Bustle and Thrillist
Credit: Acura via YouTube
Author
Robert WilliamsPublished
Sept. 30, 2019Dive Brief:
- Acura unveiled a multichannel campaign aimed at younger drivers that highlights the brand's focus on high performance. "Less Talk, More Drive" will appear on network cable and national broadcast TV, including National Football League games and in top-rated programming and fall premieres on streaming video platforms, per an announcement shared with Marketing Dive.
- To reach younger consumers, Acura will include digital media programming on platforms Donut Media, PadSquad and Teads, in addition to digital placements on Amazon, Bustle, ESPN and Thrillist. The carmaker plans to support the campaign with imagery that's customized for each of its social channels.
- A centerpiece of the campaign is a 30-second spot that traces the Honda-owned company's history in developing high-performance vehicles, with a constant challenge to "Beat That." The "Less Talk, More Drive" motif will be a key part of Acura's marketing and creative around the push.
Dive Insight:
Acura is aiming to reach a segment of younger drivers who favor sportier cars but have shifting media consumption habits and transportation preferences. The first TV commercial in the campaign shows street racing scenes that recall movies like "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, along with the brand's roots in professional car racing.But to reach younger audiences who are more likely to consume media on mobile devices, the campaign has a heavy focus on social channels and other digital placements. Donut Media, a self-described car culture channel with 2.57 million subscribers on YouTube, shows how Acura is tapping more digitally oriented publishers to engage a demographic that might be looking for automotive content outside of TV.
By focusing on the driving experience, Acura aims to connect with Gen Z car buyers who are entering the work force and need reliable transportation. The group is more defined more by "mobility culture" than the "car culture" of prior generations like baby boomers, according to a study by PR firm Allison+Partners.
About 70% of Gen Zers also don't have a driver's license, and 30% of them have no intention of getting one, making them a key target for ride-hailing services and budding autonomous car technologies that are still years away from mass adoption. Allison+Partners' study recommends that car brands emphasize how technology enhances the ride experience to better market their vehicles.
"Less Talk, More Drive" aligns with recent Acura marketing centered on younger drivers and social media. During the NCAA March Madness college basketball tournament, Acura urged Instagram users to share videos of their "super handling" basketball skills on the court or in everyday situations.
Social media challenges have become a popular way to engage audiences with brands, especially on emerging platforms like TikTok, the video-sharing app with more than 500 million users worldwide. Acura also experimented with augmented reality and Facebook Live, the social network's livestreaming platform, https://www.marketingdive.com/news/acura-drives-ar-engagement-with-interactive-facebook-live-race/446774/]for a campaign[/url] in 2017.
09-30-2019, 01:17 PM
#4780
09-30-2019, 01:19 PM
#4781
10-01-2019, 11:19 AM
#4783
Safety Car
Sept 2019
https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...-sales-results
American Honda Reports September Sales Results
October 1, 2019
- Three fewer selling days impact American Honda September sales results
- Balanced sales of cars and trucks help Honda brand make key share gains despite industry downtrend
- ILX continues strong sales gains for Acura brand; RDX maintains #2 spot in luxury's largest segment
Total
113,925
-14.1%
Cars
50,340
-14.5%
Trucks
63,585
-13.8%
Total
102,827
-13.7%
Cars
47,459
-14.8%
Trucks
55,368
-12.7%
Total
11,098
-17.9%
Cars
2,881
-9.1%
Trucks
8,217
-20.5%
"Following the best sales month in our company's history in August, the Honda brand delivered balanced sales performance across our passenger car and light truck offerings," said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co. "As we enter the final quarter of 2019, we are expecting a strong finish to the year for both the Honda and Acura brands."
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
With fewer selling days and none of the big Labor Day holiday sales totals falling in September, Honda brand sales were down compared to Sept. 2018. Still, both cars and trucks posted solid sales to counter industry trends.
- Gateway models Fit and HR-V performed well, gaining 79.6% (2,707 units) and 25.9% (7,528 units) respectively, vs. 2018.
- CR-V posted a strong month despite a brief stop sale to allow owner's manuals to be updated before deals could be consummated.
- Civic and Accord continue to fight industry truck trends, with combined sales totaling over 42,000 units as Honda cars topped 46% of Honda brand sales for the month, compared to industry sales of about 30%.
Model Notes
The 10th-gen Civic is headed for its 4th straight year as America's retail best-selling car and a full decade as the country's most popular compact.
With the 2019 Passport named a Top Safety Pick, every Honda light truck—SUV, minivan and pickup—now earns a TSP crashworthiness rating from IIHS.
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
While the shorter month and luxury brands competing on price challenged year-over-year results for the Acura brand, gateway Acura models ILX and RDX performed well to maintain brand momentum.
- ILX gained a solid 15.9% on sales of 1,078 units.
- While key competitors are spending aggressively to capture sales, RDX remains strong with sales topping 4,300 units to maintain its #2 position in segment
- Acura SUV sales continue to lead the brand with total sales of over 8,000 units.
Model Notes
The RDX is on pace for another record in 2019. Acura's hugely popular compact luxury SUV has earned annual sales records in 8 of the past 9 years.
Following its 2019 refresh, ILX is America's fastest growing compact luxury sedan, serving as Acura's gateway model by bringing in more first time, millennial and multicultural buyers than any other model.
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10-01-2019, 11:52 AM
#4784
Team Owner
Finally TLX is in the 1000s 
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10-01-2019, 01:28 PM
#4785
10-02-2019, 02:41 PM
#4788
Ex-OEM King
Brace yourselves, massive incentives are coming.
10-02-2019, 04:22 PM
#4789
Senior Moderator
It is about to dive into its 6th model year and has been on borrowed time for a while. 
Coupled with a smoking hot looking Type S (and likely similarly attractive lesser trims) to come, this generation will be on life support (read: BIG incentives) for the next 6-8 months.
Coupled with a smoking hot looking Type S (and likely similarly attractive lesser trims) to come, this generation will be on life support (read: BIG incentives) for the next 6-8 months.
10-02-2019, 04:34 PM
#4790
Team Owner
We will see about that
10-03-2019, 09:02 AM
#4791
German autos reporting numbers are suspect especially BMW and MB. a lot of late models used now on lots at deep discounts.
VW paid $33b in fines.
Audi Sales are down 17%. The bigger the fine on group and the more truth in reporting.
VW paid $33b in fines.
https://www.autonews.com/automakers-...t-manipulation
VW CEO, chairman charged with stock market manipulation
The toll at the Wolfsburg, Germany-based company has reached 30 billion euros ($33 billion) in fines and other expenses so far.
VW CEO, chairman charged with stock market manipulation
The toll at the Wolfsburg, Germany-based company has reached 30 billion euros ($33 billion) in fines and other expenses so far.
Audi Sales are down 17%. The bigger the fine on group and the more truth in reporting.
https://media.audiusa.com/en-us/releases/356
September sales down 17 percent; 2019 A6, A7, A8 show continued year-over-year growth
September sales down 17 percent; 2019 A6, A7, A8 show continued year-over-year growth
10-03-2019, 09:57 AM
#4792
Ex-OEM King
^ Would still (and did) buy a VAG product over an Acura these days.
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11-01-2019, 09:51 AM
#4793
Safety Car
Oct 2019
https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...-way-for-acura
Trucks Deliver October Sales Records for AHM, Honda and Acura Brands as Sales Rise Across Divisions
November 1, 2019
- Honda brand sets new October sales record with an 8% gain; trucks gain 17.5% and a new October mark
- Honda CR-V nets new October record and cumulative sales top 5 million
- Honda HR-V sets a new all-time monthly record with sales of over 10,000 units
- Acura trucks set October record as division nets 2.4% gain
Total
131,443
+7.6%
Cars
54,016
-1.5%
Trucks
77,427
+15%
Total
117,486
+8.2%
Cars
50,315
-2.1%
Trucks
67,171
+17.5%
Total
13,957
+2.4%
Cars
3,701
+6.5%
Trucks
10,256
+1.1%
"With the Honda CR-V topping the 5 million cumulative sales mark to reaffirm its position as the best-selling crossover for over two decades, it’s fitting that Honda crossover and light truck models led Honda to an all-time October sales record,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co. “Both the Honda and Acura brands are marching forward as we head into the final two months of the year on pace to see American Honda post a sales increase for 2019."
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
The harvest moon shone brightly on Honda sales, with new October overall and truck sales records and cumulative CR-V sales cresting 5 million. Several models made major gains with trucks leading the way as HR-V set an all-time monthly record and CR-V a new October mark. Civic and Fit also made major gains.
- HR-V set a new all-time monthly record, jumping 104% on sales of 10,130 units.
- CR-V sales climb 20% on sales of 33,344 for a new October record.
- Fit gained a whopping 204% while Civic gained 5% and Accord topped 21,000 deliveries.
- Odyssey now holds an incredible 42% share of the minivan segment with October sales of over 7,800 units.
Model Notes
Honda is the retail best-selling passenger car brand in America in 2019 – with Fit, Civic, Insight and Accord #1 or #2 in their respective segments -- gaining the most share of any mainstream brand this year.
Honda has led the industry in sales to under-35-year-old buyers since 2010, with Civic and Accord the #1 and #2 cars, CR-V the #1 CUV/SUV and Odyssey the #1 minivan
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
Another strong month for the Acura brand brought a new October truck sales record and an overall 2.4% sales increase, with a particularly strong month for ILX, the retail #1 sedan in segment, a 10% gain for MDX, and RDX sales on pace for another annual sales record.
- MDX sales climbed 10.4%, pushing Acura trucks to a new October record.
- ILX sales jumped 35.4% in October, with 1,430 units delivered.
- RDX sales topped 5,800 and combined with the enduring MDX for total truck sales of 10,256 units.
Model Notes
Nearly 99% of all Acuras sold in the U.S. are made in America, with five of the brand’s six models built at the company’s three Ohio auto plants.
MDX is out-retailing 3-row SUVs from Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Infiniti, Tesla and Volvo in 2019, and has done so in every year since 2010.
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11-01-2019, 11:45 AM
#4794
Team Owner
a 10 years old GTR is selling more than NSX..... seriously...
11-02-2019, 12:38 PM
#4797
really you can compare Honda product with VAG?. read Diamler-Chrysler alliance and unreliable products. hundreds of billions in bad environmental fines. diesel gate.
. it is the French that are managing complex final product for Airbus, Ariane aerospace, Thales-Alenia satellite, Atos, ST mirco electronics, CFM International (GE Snecma Alliance of large turbines)
German engineering is more like community college or vocational institute level. never take responsibility for complex final product. always supply intermediate product. and all complex electronics either come from French or Japanese suppliers. this whole MB command system created by Melco Electronics. (Mitsubishi)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com...w/67097086.cms
India to ink mega supercomputer deal with France
A320 is not even as advanced and complex product like A350.
It was the French that rescued Nissan. French are now rescuing Opel to make them cheaper, techy and reliable.
French are now going into Fiat Chrysler.
https://europe.autonews.com/automoti...mbly-plant-map
PSA Group's takeover of General Motors’ Opel and Vauxhall brands was a game-changer for Europe’s vehicle assembly footprint
. it is the French that are managing complex final product for Airbus, Ariane aerospace, Thales-Alenia satellite, Atos, ST mirco electronics, CFM International (GE Snecma Alliance of large turbines)
German engineering is more like community college or vocational institute level. never take responsibility for complex final product. always supply intermediate product. and all complex electronics either come from French or Japanese suppliers. this whole MB command system created by Melco Electronics. (Mitsubishi)
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com...w/67097086.cms
India to ink mega supercomputer deal with France
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-a...-idUSKBN1X90HN
Airbus cuts delivery goal on Hamburg plant snags
Airbus has been wrestling with delays at its Hamburg plant for close to two years as it increases output of the A321 ACF
Airbus cuts delivery goal on Hamburg plant snags
Airbus has been wrestling with delays at its Hamburg plant for close to two years as it increases output of the A321 ACF
https://www.airbus.com/content/dam/c...-Process-E.pdf
A350 XWB: A NEW ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR A BRAND NEW AIRCRAFT
The A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) has been set up close to the A330 final assembly line in Toulouse, in order to optimise the industrial processes associated with an entirely new FAL dedicated to widebody twin-engine aircraft.
A350 XWB: A NEW ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR A BRAND NEW AIRCRAFT
The A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) has been set up close to the A330 final assembly line in Toulouse, in order to optimise the industrial processes associated with an entirely new FAL dedicated to widebody twin-engine aircraft.
It was the French that rescued Nissan. French are now rescuing Opel to make them cheaper, techy and reliable.
French are now going into Fiat Chrysler.
https://europe.autonews.com/automoti...mbly-plant-map
PSA Group's takeover of General Motors’ Opel and Vauxhall brands was a game-changer for Europe’s vehicle assembly footprint
11-04-2019, 11:40 AM
#4798
Team Owner
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11-04-2019, 01:32 PM
#4799
Whats up with RDX owners?
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11-04-2019, 02:14 PM
#4800
Moderator
I can't say that I've seen too many yet, still many more Pilot & CRV around here.