— September is eighth straight month of sales increases for CX-5 —
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2013 /CNW/ – Mazda Canada announced sales for September
2013 today totaling 5,647, which represents a decrease of 16% compared
to September 2012. Total year-to-date sales of 55,604 are down by 4%
versus 2012.
Sales in September were led by the compact Mazda3, with 3,310 sold.
Almost 60% of all Mazda3s sold in September were equipped with the
fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 63% of all
Mazda vehicles sold in September. With total sales of 1,384, the 2014
CX-5 has now enjoyed eight consecutive months of increased sales,
rising year-over-year by 63% and 61% year-to-date compared to 2012.
“With the all-new 2014 Mazda3 now arriving in our dealer showrooms, this
is the beginning of an exciting time for Mazda and our customers,” said
Clark Colby, Director, Sales Operations. “The 2014 Mazda3 is a
revolutionary compact car that will quickly become the benchmark in the
segment for its combination of excellent driving dynamics, exceptional
fuel efficiency, and class-above technology.”
The all-new 2014 Mazda3 is available now in dealerships with a starting
MSRP of $15,995, which is the same base price as the outgoing 2013
Mazda3. It features Mazda’s KODO – Soul of Motion design; advanced
i-ACTIVSENSE safety features; the full suite of SKYACTIV Technology,
including a choice of two SKYACTIV-G engines and two SKYACTIV
transmissions, both manual and automatic; and Mazda’s all-new Mazda
Connect infotainment system that offers a wide range of media to the
driver and its occupants.
September Highlights
- CX-5 enjoys eighth straight month of YOY sales increases
- MX-5 increases sales by 12% over previous year
- Year-to-date sales for Mazda6 have risen by 10%
- CX-9 sales are up 22% year-to-date
- SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 63% of all sales in September
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 162
dealerships. For additional information visit Mazda Canada’s media
website at www.media.mazda.ca
SOURCE Mazda Canada Inc.
