Mazda Canada reports sales for September 2014

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for September 2014 today totaling 6,338, which is an increase of 12% compared to September 2013. Total year-to-date sales of 56,921 are up by 2% versus 2013.

Sales in September were led by the compact Mazda3 with 3,849 sold, increasing 16% versus September 2013. The CX-5 was once again the second-best selling model for Mazda in September, and enjoyed its best September on record with sales of 1,719 units. Year-to-date the CX-5 is up by 9% versus 2013. In September, 91% of all Mazda vehicles sold were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology.

"Every month it seems as though there are new sales records being set in the compact car and crossover segments, and the Mazda3 and CX-5 are ready to take on all comers," said Clark Colby, Director, Sales Operations. "With their ideal blend of fuel efficiency, feature-rich interiors, and driving dynamics, it's no surprise to see sales of both of these award-winning vehicles are growing steadily."

The 2015 Mazda3 is just hitting showrooms and the GT now features the 184 horsepower engine with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. With power approaching hot-hatch territory and Mazda's hallmark handling capabilities, plus luxury and refinement that are unexpected in the compact car segment, it's the perfect mixture of rowdiness and maturity in a beautiful KODO-designed package.

September Highlights

• CX-5 sales jumped 24% compared to September 2013, best September sales on record
• Mazda3 sales increased 16% versus September 2013
• MX-5 sales are up 21% year-over-year
• Mazda5 sales have increased by 4% year-to-date
• SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 91% of all sales in September

	September		September		YOY		YTD		YTD		YOY
	2014		2013		Change		2014		2013		Change
Mazda2	184		266		-30.8%		1,836		3,257		-43.6%
Mazda3	3,849		3,310		16.3%		33,016		30,203		9.3%
Mazda5	263		262		0.4%		3,105		2,977		4.3%
Mazda6	225		295		-23.7%		2,428		3,686		-34.1%
MX-5	29		24		20.8%		480		503		-4.6%
Passenger Car	4,550		4,157		9.5%		40,865		40,626		0.6%
CX-5	1,719		1,384		24.2%		15,047		13,799		9.0%
CX-9	69		106		-34.9%		1,009		1,179		-14.4%
Light Truck	1,788		1,490		20.0%		16,056		14,978		7.2%
MAZDA TOTAL	6,338		5,647		12.2%		56,921		55,604		2.4%

About Mazda Canada Inc.
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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