Honda Canada delivers 15,302 vehicles in October
Sales of Honda Canada retain their dynamism
Sales of GM, Honda and Toyota increase in October
Honda Canada has maintained the momentum of robust sales in September
Small cars Honda displayed exponentially.
The combined sales of 15,302 units completed by the Honda and Acura divisions of Honda Canada Inc. in October represent an increase of 14% compared to sales in 2012 and the best of the company for the month of October since 2002. Honda Automobile Division reported sales of 13,770 units in October, up 19% over the last year, it established also a record monthly sales for the month of October. The Acura Division for its part completed the sale of 1532 units in October, a decline of 19% compared to 2012.
"Honda Canada Inc. has exceeded the monthly record for October established there 11 years, supported by a double-digit growth in sales of small cars, Automotive Division Honda Fit and Civic," stated Dave Gardner, vice president of sales and marketing, Honda Canada Inc. "Sales of 6,852 units of the Civic in October break a record monthly sales in October dating there 8 years, making the model car Tourism in Canada's best-selling year to date. Our loyal customers continue to support the Acura commercial vehicles luxury sports recently crowns SAFETY FIRST CHOICE by IIHS, while the MDX and RDX both recorded strong sales in October. We expect to maintain our growth for the last 2013 right line. "
Highlights of October:
Honda Canada Inc. has exceeded the record sales in October established there 11 years in 2002, with 15,302 units sold (against 14,982 units).
The Honda Automobile Division exceeded the record sales in October established there 11 years with 13,770 units sold (against 13,061 units).
The Honda Civic has posted an increase of 36% compared to the same period last year with 6,852 units sold, exceeding the record sales in October established there 8 years, and maintains its position car best-selling passenger in Canada YTD (6,852 units against 6,812 units sold in 2005).
The Honda Accord has achieved very good sales of 1,550 units, maintaining its growth compared to the same period last year.
The Honda Fit has recorded strong sales of 891 units compared to 461 units in the corresponding period last year (up 93%).
The Honda Odyssey has increased sales by 20% compared to the same period last year (942 units against 784 units).
Acura sales were stimulated with the delivery of 556 units of RDX, exceeding the previous record sales for the month of October 480 units in 2012 (up 16%).
The all-new Acura MDX also maintains its progression compared to sales recorded in October 2012.
Source: Honda Canada Inc.
