April’s performance marks Honda’s best-ever month for light trucks and electrified vehicles.

In a standout month that underscores the brand’s post-pandemic rebound and electrification momentum, American Honda reported total April sales of 137,656 units, powered by robust demand for light trucks and hybrid-electric models. The company’s latest figures represent an 18.1% year-over-year (YoY) gain, with record-breaking performances across multiple nameplates.

Honda Brand Surges on SUV and Hybrid Strength

The Honda brand sold 123,637 units in April, a 16.6% YoY increase. This continued a steady upward trend thanks to refreshed models, stable inventories, and rising consumer appetite for electrified options.

• Light truck sales soared 24% YoY, totaling 88,807 units—a new April record.
• The CR-V remained Honda’s best-selling model, with 41,483 units sold. Over 53% of CR-V sales were hybrid variants.
• The Pilot crossed the 12,000-unit mark, up 2.3% YoY.
• The all-new Passport nearly doubled its April 2024 sales, delivering 5,457 units—up an eye-popping 98.9%.
• HR-V sales hit 13,912, marking its best-ever April (+6.7% YTD).
• Odyssey minivan sales jumped 32.1%, posting its strongest April in nine years with 9,677 units delivered.

Honda also notched an all-time April record for electrified models, moving 38,785 hybrid and EV units. Notable hybrid mixes included:

• Civic: 34% hybrid
• CR-V: 53% hybrid
• Accord: 60% hybrid

The all-electric Honda Prologue SUV sales reached 1,847 units in its ramp-up phase.

Meanwhile, the Civic sedan led all Honda cars with 23,553 units sold, marking its second-best month ever for the hybrid variant.

Acura Posts Best April Since 2021, Led by SUVs and ZDX EV

Luxury arm Acura delivered 14,019 units, up 33% YoY, thanks to increased dealer inventory and the arrival of new SUVs.

• SUVs drove growth, with 11,272 units sold, a 49.1% jump YoY.
• The all-new Acura ADX, aimed at first-time luxury buyers, sold 970 units in its first full month.
• Flagship MDX SUV hit 4,230 units (+3.1%), while RDX grew 8.2% with 3,741 sales.
• The all-electric Acura ZDX set a new monthly record, delivering 2,331 units.
• Sedan sales totaled 2,747, led by Integra’s 2,038 units—the segment leader with a 41% share.

Year-to-Date Snapshot: Momentum Holds

Metric	YTD Volume	YoY Change
American Honda Total	489,233	+8.6%
Cars	133,377	-11.3%
Trucks	355,856	+18.6%
Electrified Models	44,785	+9.5%

Analyst Insight

With hybrid-electric sales reaching record highs and SUVs continuing to dominate retail traffic, American Honda is capitalizing on the right mix of consumer demand and production alignment. The CR-V Hybrid, Odyssey, and Acura ZDX are proving instrumental in the company’s market gains, especially as supply chain pressures ease.

“The momentum we’re seeing reflects not just strong products, but the payoff of long-term planning around electrification and product refreshes,” said a Honda spokesperson. “Our hybrid models are resonating, and inventory stability is giving our dealers real runway.”