Mazda Canada Announces Sales Results for July 2013

-- CX-5 Beats Previous Record Monthly Sales for Second Time in 2013 --

TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for July 2013 today totaling 6,939, which represents an increase of 4% compared to July 2012. Total year-to-date sales of 42,880 are down by 3% versus 2012.

Sales in July were led by the compact Mazda3, with 3,630 sold. Over 60% of all Mazda3s sold in July were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 64% of total vehicles sold in July. The 2014 CX-5 once again broke its previous best monthly sales record in July, increasing the year-over-year sales by 102% and up year-to-date 52% compared to 2012.

"Now in its second year and with a new 2.5L engine option, the CX-5 continues to gain momentum with consumers in the showroom and shows no signs of slowing down," said David Klan, Senior Director, Sales, Marketing and Regional Operations, Mazda Canada Inc. "SKYACTIV Technology in the CX-5 offers a no-compromise package for buyers that want it all: spacious interior, excellent ride, and exceptional fuel economy, all in one stylish package."

July Highlights

• CX-5 enjoys best sales month on record, increasing YOY by 102%
• Mazda2 sales are up 15% over July 2012
• Mazda5 increases sales by 46% over previous year
• Year-to-date sales for Mazda6 are up 18%
• CX-9 maintains 41% increase year-to-date
• SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 64% of all sales in July

	July	July	%	YTD	YTD	%
	2013	2012	Change	2013	2012	Change
Mazda2	350	304	15.1	2,749	3,292	-16.5
Mazda3	3,630	3,666	-1.0	22,977	23,889	-3.8
Mazda5	578	395	46.3	2,276	3,373	-32.5
Mazda6	283	666	-57.5	3,026	2,555	18.4
MX-5	70	166	-57.8	423	592	-28.5
RX-8	-	-	-	-	43	-100.0
Passenger Car	4,911	5,197	-5.5	31,451	33,744	-6.8
CX-5	1,937	960	101.8	10,476	6,876	52.4
CX-7	-	435	-100.0	-	2,540	-100.0
CX-9	91	79	15.2	953	674	41.4
Tribute	-	-	-	-	444	-100.0
Light Truck	2,028	1,474	37.6	11,429	10,534	8.5
MAZDA TOTAL	6,939	6,671	4.0	42,880	44,278	-3.2

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.

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