Mazda Edmonton Sales Are Up!

Apr 1, 2014

TORONTO, April 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for March 2014 today totaling 6,536, which is a decrease of 20% compared to March 2013.

Sales in March were led by the compact Mazda3 with 3,663 sold. 90% of all Mazda3s sold in March were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 81% of all Mazda vehicles sold in the month of March.

Since its introduction last autumn, the 2014 Mazda3 has been winning award after award in various markets around the world. Now, the Mazda3 has made its way onto the shortlist for World Car of the Year, and World Car Design of the Year. The winner will be announced at the New York Auto Show on April 17^th.

"In addition to being the most awarded nameplate ever by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), the Mazda3 has also received critical acclaim in many other markets," said David Klan, Senior Director, Sales, Marketing & Regional Operations, Mazda Canada. "Being named a finalist for the World Car Awards in two categories along with prestigious company is the highest commendation for our game-changing Mazda3."

The CX-5 claimed the second best sales in the Mazda line-up in March with a total of 1,669 sold, representing an increase of 11% year-to-date in the first quarter of 2014.

March Highlights

• CX-5 sales are up 11% year-to-date
• CX-9 sales increased 54% compared to March 2013, best March sales since 2008
• Mazda5 sales increased by 37% year-over-year
• MX-5 sales are up 52% year-to-date
• SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 81% of all sales in March
• Sales for the month are down largely due to Mazda's managed reduction in fleet sales of 74% versus March 2013

		March		March		YOY		YTD		YTD		YOY
		2014		2013		Change		2014		2013		Change
Mazda2		222		687		-67.7%		506		1,655		-69.4%
Mazda3		3,663		5,059		-24.4%		8,286		8,851		-6.4%
Mazda5		349		255		36.9%		843		779		8.2%
Mazda6		344		380		-9.5%		613		1,409		-56.5%
MX-5		38		49		-22.4%		128		85		50.6%
Passenger Car		4,616		6,219		-25.8%		10,376		12,779		-18.8%
CX-5		1,669		1,771		-5.8%		3,812		3,442		10.7%
CX-9		251		163		54.0%		375		517		-27.5%
Light Truck		1,920		1,934		-0.7%		4,187		3,959		5.8%
MAZDA TOTAL		6,536		8,153		-19.8%		14,563		16,738		-13.0%

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SOURCE Mazda Canada Inc.

1st Place – Mazda6 Grand Touring

Fast Facts:

1. PRICE AS TESTED: $31,490
2. ENGINE: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 184 hp, 185 lb-ft
3. TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic
4. OBSERVED FUEL ECONOMY: 29.4 MPG
5. TRUNK CAPACITY: 14.8 cu-ft

As a brand, Mazda is miniscule compared to every other automaker in this comparison. The manufacturer is in a constant battle against a sea of Goliaths, but this time, the little guy came out on top. So what makes the Mazda6 so good?

Well, first of all, it’s gorgeous. The 19-inch wheels, front grille, curvy wheel haunches and tinted taillights make the 2014 Mazda6 look upscale and sporty. The interior is equally appealing with a simple, elegant design that again feels upscale and premium compared to a lot of the competition.

The front seats may very well be the best of the bunch and the steering wheel feels great. The Mazda6 is the only car available here with adaptive cruise control, yet did not have navigation; navigation is a standalone item that needs to be purchased on top of any trim level. Between the front seats is a knob and dial control that mimics similar systems found in BMWs and Mercedes. The only downside inside the Mazda6 is a somewhat tight backseat.

Under the hood is an all-new 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 184 hp. The engine is plenty powerful, but the six-speed automatic transmission requires a heavy foot to downshift into a lower gear when more power is required. Otherwise, the transmission glides along and is one of the best units here. Steering feel is superb and, like a good Mazda, the 6 handles phenomenally for family sedan.

Some may want a larger vehicle, or a sportier one, but from a purely practical standpoint, a mid-size sedan has you covered. Need to haul more people or larger items? A local rent-a-car counter will gladly lend out a minivan or a pickup truck for a small fee; much smaller than the penalty of buying (and fueling) one of these large vehicles that are called upon on a handful of times.

Spacious, efficient and practical, mid-size sedans are designed for mass appeal and consumers are responding. After full-size pickup trucks, the four bestselling vehicles in America are mid-size sedans. This is why every mainstream manufacturer spends a lot of time and effort attempting to create an appealing car for the segment. And the work shows as it is hard to label any mid-size sedan on sale today as a ‘poor’; in fact, the majority are great. That said, is it possible for a new offering to stand apart from the crowd?

L.A Mazda would like to think so. Recently engrossed in a #GameChanger hashtag party, Mazda believes its new 2014 Mazda6 will revolutionize the mid-size segment. The automotive press has been gushing over this all-new vehicle since it arrived earlier this year, and AutoGuide is just another guilty party.

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LA Mazda in Edmonton, Alberta is very excited to share the all new redesigned Mazda3. The top selling North American sedan is due for a redesign for the 2014 model year, and we now have an idea of what to expect for the next generation of Mazda’s #1 selling model: a lighter, more efficient ride.
According to a Car and Driver report, the new Mazda 3 will deliver the same lightweight platform as the industry leading CX-5. This car has been taking it's slimfast shakes and you will notice the difference the minute you get behind the wheel Mazda’s SkyActiv technology philosophy, which stresses reducing weight and increasing rigidity to improve fuel economy, handling and performance.

• 20% better fuel efficiency thanks to the low compression ratio of 14.0:1.
• A new two-stage turbocharger realizes smooth and linear response from low to highend speeds, and greatly increases low and high-end torque (up to 5,200 rpm rev limit) Complies with global emissions regulations (Euro6 in Europe, Tier2Bin5 in North America, and the Post New Long-Term Regulations in Japan), without expensive NOx after treatment.

The recently-introduced 2.0-liter SkyActiv four-cylinder will continue to out-perform the Toyota and Honda models in their segment. The weight savings will most likely push highway fuel economy past the 40-mpg mark. Diesel advocates will be pleasantly surprised to hear that the U.S. spec Mazda3 could join the CX-5 in offering an oil-burning mill, although Mazda has not announced a final decision as of yet.
As we wrote about in a previous post about the 2014 Mazda 6 featuring Mazda’s latest “KODO” design language will grace the exterior, with details similar to those of the new Mazda 6 and CX-9.The interior will be represented by mainly the same that Mazda owner's have been used to.
The Mazda 3 will be a major model for Mazda’s U.S. fortunes. At present, the company builds its entire U.S. lineup in Japan, leaving it extremely vulnerable to the profit-eroding strength of the yen. However, the next Mazda3 will be produced in a new factory in Mexico, resulting in higher profits that could prove imperitive should the company start to show red on the built-in-Japan models.
Either way you look at it folks Mazda is here to stay and with the recent announcements to their 2014 lineup I would have to simply state that they are here to play as well. Till next time thanks for reading and sharing!

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2014 Mazda 6 Coming to L.A. Mazda Soon

The 2014 Mazda 6 was announced in August. The Japanese automaker has released detailed information about its new ‘i-ACTIVSENSE’ safety technologies which will be found on its new model.
When shopping for a new car in Edmonton, be sure to have this 2014 Mazda 6 on your short list for cars you must drive before you buy. L.A. Mazda is proud to be part of the unveiling of the 2014 Mazda 6.

The all-new Mazda 6 will feature the full range of i-ACTIVSENSE technologies. The safety features are categorized into three different support groups – Driving Support, Hazard Recognition Support and Collision Avoidance/Damage Reduction Support.

The Driving Support category equips the Mazda 6 with its Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC).

TheHazard Recognition Support provides the vehicle with Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM), High Beam Control System (HBC) and Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS).These features help the driver avoid accidents.

The Collision Avoidance/Damage Reduction Support consists of Smart Brake Support (SBS), Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), and Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission. These features help by automatically applying the brakes in the situation of an accident. The Acceleration Control for Automatic Transmission will curb engine power output and alerts the driver if the accelerator pedal is pressed excessively when there’s an obstacle in front of the car. These new safety features were developed with the aid of millimeter wave radars and cameras. Information has not yet been revealed if all of these technology features will be available on the 2014 Mazda 6 in North America.

At L.A. Mazda we are happy to provide consumer's with a product that provides world class safety with as well as the exclusive Mazda Kudo Design