honda hybrid sales set july record as gas nears 5Elevated fuel prices drove buyers toward Honda's most efficient models in July, and the results showed up across the company's hybrid lineup. Americans purchased 36,609 Honda hybrids last month, setting a new July record, as the national gas average climbed to $4.10 per gallon - up 95 cents from a year ago.Prices vary sharply by region, with California drivers paying an average of $5.66.The CR-V carried much of the load. Hybrid variants accounted for 54% of all CR-V sales, with CR-V Hybrid volume reaching 20,710 units for an 18.4% year-over-year increase. The Accord Hybrid ran a 41% sales mix and climbed 28.7%, while the Civic Hybrid, at a 32% mix, slipped 6.8%.AdvertisementAdvertisementPassenger cars posted broad gains alongside the hybrids. Sedan and coupe sales jumped 35.7% to 43,604 units. The Accord soared 54.7% and, according to Honda, topped 20,000 units in July for the first time since 2019. The Civic rose 20.7% and recorded its best July since 2021, per the company.The CR-V remained the standout, finding 38,335 buyers for an 18.8% increase and, according to Honda, holding its position as the best-selling crossover in America. The HR-V generated 13,539 sales, and the Pilot found 10,125 buyers. Passport sales rose 18.5% to 5,641 units, with more than 80% of customers choosing the TrailSport trim, which starts at $48,650.honda hybrid sales set july record as gas nears 5Honda's new Prelude coupe recorded 354 sales in July, which the company said pushed the model "over its sales goal." That brings its year-to-date total to 2,077 units. The outgoing Prologue electric crossover, by contrast, dropped 75.4% as dealers moved 1,554 units. The Ridgeline was down 8.5%, though Honda has confirmed plans for an all-new model with a more truck-like design.American Honda's Vice President of Auto Sales, Lance Woelfer, credited the company's product spread for the results. "By maintaining our commitment to a balanced lineup of passenger cars and light trucks, Honda and Acura customers are able to find affordable products that meet their needs as market conditions change," he said. "Our Honda hybrid models also have been a big hit, bringing in a record number of buyers looking for vehicles with high fuel economy that are still fun-to-drive."AdvertisementAdvertisementAcura had a strong month as well, with overall sales up 18.9%. MDX sales climbed 60.8% to 4,786 units, and the entry-level ADX continued its momentum with a 28.3% increase. The Integra performed well too, with the hatch rising 68.8% to 2,370 units.The RDX was the lone weak point, down 4.2% to 1,891 units. That model is set to be phased out and will not be replaced for a "couple of years." When it returns, Honda said it will become the "first Acura to feature our two-motor hybrid-electric system."