Mazda Canada sales results for October 2013

-- Mazda3 sees best October sales in its ten year history --

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for October 2013 today totaling 5,786, marking the best October sales since 2008. Sales in October increased 14% compared to the previous year.

Sales in October were led by the compact Mazda3, with 3,821 sold. In its first full month on sale, the all-new 2014 Mazda3 clearly resonated with consumers, helping to increase the carline's sales by 52% over October 2012. 63% of all Mazda3s sold in October were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 65% of all Mazda vehicles sold in the month of October.

"Our dealers and consumers are equally excited to see the all-new 2014 Mazda3 now in dealer showrooms, as proved by the first full month on sale," said David Klan, Senior Director, Sales, Marketing & Regional Operations. "With such a successful start, I think everyone would agree we have a winner on our hands."

With total sales of 1,167, the 2014 CX-5 has now enjoyed nine consecutive months of increased sales, rising year-over-year by 22% and 57% year-to-date compared to 2012.

October Highlights

• CX-5 sales up for nine consecutive months, up 22% in October
• Mazda3 sales jump 52%, best October sales on record
• MX-5 sales increased by 43% year over year
• Passenger car sales rose by 22% over October 2012
• SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 65% of all sales in October
• Total vehicle sales increased by 14% in October
  

		October		October		YOY		YTD		YTD		YOY
		2013		2012		Change		2013		2012		Change
Mazda2		266		341		-22.0%		3,523		4,528		-22.2%
Mazda3		3,821		2,508		52.4%		34,024		34,888		-2.5%
Mazda5		206		299		-31.1%		3,183		4,615		-31.0%
Mazda6		210		548		-61.7%		3,896		3,904		-0.2%
MX-5		20		14		42.9%		523		687		-23.9%
RX-8		-		-		-		-		43		-100.0%
Passenger Car		4,523		3,710		21.9%		45,149		48,665		-7.2%
CX-5		1,167		956		22.1%		14,966		9,524		57.1%
CX-7		-		243		-100.0%		-		3,092		-100.0%
CX-9		96		169		-43.2%		1,275		1,132		12.6%
Tribute		-		-		-		-		444		-100.0%
Light Truck		1,263		1,368		-7.7%		16,241		14,192		14.4%
MAZDA TOTAL		5,786		5,078		13.9%		61,390		62,857		-2.3%

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.

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