RICHMOND HILL, ON, Sept. 1, 2015 /CNW/ – Mazda Canada announced sales
for August 2015 today totaling 6,812, which is a decrease of 6%
compared to August 2014.
Sales in August were led by the compact Mazda3 with 3,102 sold. The CX-5
was the second-best selling model for Mazda in August with 2,150 units
sold, marking its best August sales on record. Along with the all-new
2016 Mazda CX-3 and CX-9, Mazda’s CX line of crossovers enjoyed a 50%
increase versus Mazda’s crossover sales in August 2014.
Excitement continues to pour in for the all-new MX-5 roadster, which is
building up inventory levels at Mazda dealers across the country, and
it showed in the strength of its sales, increasing 105% year over year.
“We’re really starting to see the excitement in our showrooms as
consumers come in to see the first-ever CX-3 crossover and the fourth
generation of our brand icon, the new MX-5 roadster,” said Clark Colby,
Director, Sales Operations. “These great new vehicles showcase the best
new technology and design that Mazda has to offer, along with driving
dynamics that really highlights our pride in building vehicles that put
the fun back into driving.”
In August, 94% of all Mazda vehicles sold were equipped with the
fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology. With the addition of the new MX-5
roadster and CX-3 subcompact crossover into the lineup, Mazda is moving
ever closer to offering SKYACTIV Technology in every vehicle in
showrooms.
August Highlights
-
CX-5 sales increased 5% compared to August 2014; best August sales on
record - CX-9 sales jumped 69%; best August sales since 2008
- MX-5 sales shot up 105%, even as inventory levels continue to build
- Crossover sales were up 50% compared to August 2014
- SKYACTIV Technology vehicles accounted for 94% of all sales in August
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
SOURCE Mazda Canada Inc.
