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RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported December sales of 2,739 vehicles, representing an increase of 40.6 percent versus December 2021. With the majority of year-over-year (YOY) vehicle sales showing growth this month, it is notable that the CX-30 and CX-9 both showed YOY increases of over 200 percent, rebounding from inventory lows. Full-year sales totaled 49,874 vehicles; a decrease of 19.8 percent compared to 2021.
DECEMBER AND CALENDAR YEAR 2022 HIGHLIGHTS:
- CX-30 sales increased 317.8% percent compared to December 2021.
- CX-9 sales were up in December by 219.1% percent versus the same period last year.
- In December, MX-30 EV sales increased by 41.9 percent, and finished the year up 448.6 percent versus 2021.
- For the third consecutive year, all tested Mazda vehicles earned the IIHS 2022 TOP Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. These vehicles include the Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, and CX-9.
- The 2021-22 CX-9 joined the 2021-22 CX-5 in earning the IIHS top "Good" rating in its new, more rigorous side crash test. The CX-5 was the only vehicle in the small SUV class to achieve a "Good" rating in the new test.
- In January 2022, production of the CX-50 began at Mazda's new production facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Sales of the CX-50 began in Canada in May.
- To celebrate the launch of Mazda's first-ever CX-50, Mazda Canada and ParticipACTION teamed up during the summer to present the CX-50 Minute Challenge, encouraging Canadians to spend active time in nature to enhance their wellbeing.
- In December, Mazda Canada built on last year's community support, providing up to $600,000 to their Retailers to support "Local Community Legends" who are going above and beyond to give back to their communities.
December | December | YOY | YTD | YTD | YOY | |
2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | |
Mazda3 | 404 | 421 | -4.0 % | 8,044 | 11,804 | -31.9 % |
Mazda6 | 0 | 21 | -100.0 % | 0 | 1,411 | -100.0 % |
MX-5 | 32 | 30 | 6.7 % | 673 | 1,016 | -33.8 % |
Passenger Car | 436 | 472 | -7.6 % | 8,717 | 14,231 | -38.7 % |
CX-3 | 0 | 160 | -100.0 % | 3,050 | 5,314 | -42.6 % |
CX-30 | 610 | 146 | 317.8 % | 6,863 | 11,407 | -39.8 % |
CX-5 | 1,221 | 1,071 | 14.0 % | 23,954 | 26,571 | -9.8 % |
CX-50 | 211 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2,365 | 0 | 0.0 % |
CX-9 | 217 | 68 | 219.1 % | 4,113 | 4,530 | -9.2 % |
MX-30 | 44 | 31 | 41.9 % | 812 | 148 | 448.6 % |
Light Truck | 2,303 | 1,476 | 56.0 % | 41,157 | 47,970 | -14.2 % |
MAZDA TOTAL | 2,739 | 1,948 | 40.6 % | 49,874 | 62,201 | -19.8 % |
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 163 dealerships. For additional information, visit Mazda Canada's media website at www.media.mazda.ca.
SOURCE Mazda Canada Inc.
