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Mazda Canada sales results for August 2013
CX-5 continues its uptrend with third record sales month in 2013

TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2013 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for August 2013 today totaling 7,077, which represents an increase of 5% compared to August 2012. Total year-to-date sales of 49,957 are down by 2% versus 2012.

Sales in August were led by the compact Mazda3, with 3,916 sold. Over 60% of all Mazda3s sold in August were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 66% of total vehicles sold in August. With total sales of 1,939, the 2014 CX-5 once again broke its previous best monthly sales record for the third time in 2013, increasing the year-over-year sales by 130% and is up year-to-date 61% compared to 2012.

"With Canadian new vehicle sales poised to break an all-time record in 2013, we are well positioned to take advantage of this newfound consumer buying confidence with our strong current line-up of fuel-efficient, fun-to-drive vehicles like the 2014 Mazda6 and CX-5," said Kory Koreeda, President, Mazda Canada. "The sales momentum that we're creating with these new vehicles will continue to grow with the all-new 2014 Mazda3 that will be in dealerships soon, which features class-leading technology and impressive fuel economy."

August Highlights

  • CX-5 breaks record sales in August, increasing YOY by 130%
  • MX-5 increases sales by 12% over previous year
  • Year-to-date sales for Mazda6 are up 16%
  • CX-9 maintains 28% increase year-to-date
  • Total sales are up 5% over August 2013
  • SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 66% of all sales in August
        August     August     %       YTD       YTD     %
        2013     2012     Change       2013       2012     Change
Mazda2       242     460     -47.4       2,991       3,752     -20.3
Mazda3       3,916     4,213     -7.0       26,893       28,102     -4.3
Mazda5       439     509     -13.8       2,715       3,882     -30.1
Mazda6       365     365     0.0       3,391       2,920     16.1
MX-5       56     50     12.0       479       642     -25.4
RX-8       -     -     -       -       43     -100.0
Passenger Car       5,018     5,597     -10.3       36,469       39,341     -7.3
                                           
CX-5       1,939     844     129.7       12,415       7,720     60.8
CX-7                  -     164     -100.0       -       2,704     -100.0
CX-9       120     167     -28.1       1,073       841     27.6
Tribute                  -     -     -       -       444     -100.0
Light Truck       2,059     1,175     75.2       13,488       11,709     15.2
                                           
MAZDA TOTAL       7,077     6,772     4.5       49,957       51,050     -2.1

 

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.

For further information:

Sandra Lemaitre, National Manager, Public Relations
(905) 787-7167; slemaitr@mazda.ca