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TORONTO, May 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for April 2013 today totaling 6,682, which represents a decrease of 5% compared to April 2012. Total year-to-date sales of 23,420 are up by 1% over the first four months of 2012.
Sales of the all-new SKYACTIV Mazda6 shot up by 451% in April, making it the best April sales since 2009. SKYACTIV Technology-equipped vehicles accounted for nearly 60% of total vehicles sold in April.
"With the addition of the all-new Mazda6 with the new 2.5L SKYACTIV-G engine to our line-up, more and more consumers are experiencing what SKYACTIV is all about," stated David Klan, Senior Director of Sales, Marketing and Regional Operations at Mazda Canada. "The Mazda6 provides a driving experience like no other midsize sedan, combined with design and quality that is second to none."
The refreshed CX-9 and CX-5 also experienced positive gains in April, increasing 114% and 9%, respectively. The 2014 CX-5 is now available with an all-new 2.5L gasoline engine which produces 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque while still maintaining the excellent fuel economy standards set by the 2.0L CX-5 one year ago.
April Highlights
- Mazda6 sales dramatically rise 451% in April and up 148% YTD
- Mazda CX-9 sales jumped 114% for best April since 2007 model introduction
- Mazda CX-5 sales increased 9% in April and are up 53% YTD
- SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 59% of all sales in April
| April | April | % | YTD | YTD | % | |
| 2013 | 2012 | Change | 2013 | 2012 | Change | |
| Mazda2 | 263 | 510 | -48.4 | 1,918 | 2,454 | -21.8 |
| Mazda3 | 3,281 | 3,841 | -14.6 | 12,132 | 11,894 | 2.0 |
| Mazda5 | 450 | 491 | -8.4 | 1,229 | 2,003 | -38.6 |
| Mazda6 | 711 | 129 | 451.2 | 2,120 | 855 | 148.0 |
| MX-5 | 102 | 103 | -1.0 | 187 | 246 | -24.0 |
| RX-8 | - | 6 | -100.0 | - | 25 | -100.0 |
| Passenger Car | 4,807 | 5,080 | -5.4 | 17,586 | 17,477 | 0.6 |
| CX-5 | 1,655 | 1,515 | 9.2 | 5,097 | 3,324 | 53.3 |
| CX-7 | - | 350 | -100.0 | - | 1,600 | -100.0 |
| CX-9 | 220 | 103 | 113.6 | 737 | 445 | 65.6 |
| Tribute | - | 1 | -100.0 | - | 444 | -100.0 |
| Light Truck | 1,875 | 1,969 | -4.8 | 5,834 | 5,813 | 0.4 |
| MAZDA TOTAL | 6,682 | 7,049 | -5.2 | 23,420 | 23,290 | 0.6 |
Mazda Canada Inc. is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer service and parts support of Mazda vehicles in Canada. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Mazda Canada has a nationwide network of 165 dealerships. For additional information visit Mazda Canada's media website at www.media.mazda.ca
SOURCE: Mazda Canada Inc.
Sandra Lemaitre, National Manager, Public Relations
(905) 787-7167; slemaitr@mazda.ca