Mazda Canada sees a 13% Increase over April 2013

Mazda Canada Reports Sales for April 2014

May 1, 2014

-- All-time record sales month for CX-5 --
TORONTO, May 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada announced sales for April 2014 today totaling 7,420, which represents an increase of 11% compared to April 2013.
Sales in April were led by the compact Mazda3 with 4,239 sold; a 29% increase over April 2013 and up 3% year-to-date. Mazda's second-best selling vehicle, the Mazda CX-5, continued its hot streak in April with an all-time record sales month of 1,949 units, up 18% over the same period last year and up 13% year-to-date.
"Canadian consumers' love for compact SUVs shows no sign of slowing down, and Mazda is well positioned in this segment," said David Klan, Senior Director, Sales, Marketing & Regional Operations, Mazda Canada. "Our CX-5 offers an affordable, fun-to-drive and fuel efficient utility vehicle in a striking design package, and April's sales show its appeal continues to attract more customers each month."
April Highlights

• CX-5 sales up 18% year-over-year, marking its best sales month on record
• Mazda3 sales up 29% year-over-year and 3% year-to-date
• Mazda2 sales increased by 35% year-over-year
• Light truck sales rose by 9.5% over April 2013; up 7% year-to-date
• SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 85% of all sales in April
• Total year-to-date sales of 21,984 are down 6% versus 2013, which is largely attributed to Mazda's managed reduction in fleet sales

	April	April	YOY	YTD	YTD	YOY
	2014	2013	Change	2014	2013	Change
Mazda2	354	263	34.6%	860	1,918	-55.2%
Mazda3	4,239	3,281	29.2%	12,525	12,132	3.2%
Mazda5	394	450	-12.4%	1,237	1,229	0.7%
Mazda6	321	711	-54.9%	934	2,120	-55.9%
MX-5	59	102	-42.2%	188	187	0.5%
Passenger Car	5,367	4,807	11.6%	15,744	17,586	-10.5%
CX-5	1,949	1,655	17.8%	5,761	5,097	13.0%
CX-9	104	220	-52.7%	479	737	-35.0%
Light Truck	2,053	1,875	9.5%	6,240	5,834	7.0%
MAZDA TOTAL	7,420	6,682	11.0%	21,984	23,420	-6.1%

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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
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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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