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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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Sandra Lemaitre, National Manager, Public Relations
(905) 787-7167; slemaitr@mazda.ca