— CX-5 sales continue strong pace with new 2.5L engine —
TORONTO, July 3, 2013 /CNW/ – Mazda Canada announced sales for June 2013
today totaling 5,617, which represents a decrease of 24% compared to
June 2012. Total year-to-date sales of 35,941 are down by 4% through
the first half of 2013.
Sales in June were led by the compact Mazda3, with 3,213 sold. Over 60%
of all Mazda3’s sold in June were equipped with the fuel-efficient
SKYACTIV Technology, which also accounted for 68% of total vehicles
sold in June. The 2014 CX-5 is available with a new, more powerful
SKYACTIV 2.5L engine featuring 184 horsepower and excellent fuel
economy. The new engine choice for the CX-5 helped push sales higher
again in June, increasing the year-over-year sales by 24% and up
year-to-date 44% compared to 2012.
Mazda used a special event in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood to
celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mazda3 and reveal the all-new
2014 Mazda3 last week. Coming to the market in Fall 2013, the new
Mazda3 is the third vehicle in the Mazda line-up to feature the
alluring KODO design and the full suite of SKYACTIV Technology,
including the new 2.5L SKYACTIV-G engine which recently debuted in the
Mazda6 and CX-5. The 2014 Mazda3 will also be available with
i-ACTIVESENSE safety technology, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), High Beam Control (HBC), and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).
“SKYACTIV Technology is the cornerstone of our new model line-up, and
with the all-new 2014 Mazda3 joining the Mazda6 and CX-5 soon, it is
becoming even more prevalent,” said David Klan, Senior Director, Sales,
Marketing and Regional Operations. “The fully SKYACTIV 2014 Mazda3 is
going to re-establish Mazda at the forefront of the compact segment as
it did in 2004 when it first debuted.”
Pricing and fuel economy have not yet been revealed, and will be
announced closer to the on sale date.
June Highlights
- CX-5 sales jumped 24% YOY and are up 44% YTD
- SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 68% of all sales in June
- Mazda6 sales have increased 45% YTD
- CX-9 sales are higher by 45% YTD
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.