Car buyers might be feeling the pinch of limited supply, but Honda’s sales figures show that demand for its lineup remains strong. Together with Acura, the group moved 105,097 vehicles in September, despite tighter inventories across popular models.
The real standout was the Passport, which is having its best year ever. On the flip side, Acura’s ZDX—recently discontinued after just a single year on the market—struggled to gain traction.
### Honda Sales Performance
Total Honda sales reached 95,391 for the month, which is virtually unchanged from last September, with just a 0.3 percent decline. Looking at the bigger picture, year-to-date deliveries are up 4.1 percent.
Passport demand has been a major driver for growth, with sales up 75.5 percent for the year and a striking 108.8 percent increase for September alone. Nearly 80 percent of buyers are choosing the rugged TrailSport trim, suggesting that Honda’s more adventurous positioning has really struck a chord with consumers.
### SUV Strength
The CR-V continued its domination with over 28,000 sales in September, more than half of which were hybrids. Meanwhile, the Pilot and HR-V together contributed another 20,000 sales combined.
On the passenger car side, Honda sold almost 30,000 sedans and coupes in September. Among these, Accord and Civic hybrids accounted for 47 percent and 36 percent of sales, respectively.
Electrified models set a new monthly record with 32,387 units sold, partly thanks to the rollout of the Prologue EV.
### Acura’s Mixed Results
Acura moved 9,706 vehicles in September, reflecting a 2.2 percent drop in sales year over year.
The Integra held firm with sales exceeding 1,500 units. The MDX and RDX combined for over 4,800 deliveries, while the new ADX is capturing a segment-leading nearly 30% of retail sales, according to the brand.
On the downside, the ZDX remains the white elephant in the lineup, experiencing a 61.3 percent decline in September sales year over year. While that percentage sounds substantial, in actual units, sales fell from 979 in 2023 to just 395 in 2024.
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