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.
Chuck Reimer, Mazda Canada Inc., [email protected]; Sandra Lemaitre, Mazda Canada Inc., [email protected]
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