Mazda Canada saw its sales increase in 2012
Mazda Canada today announced that it sold 71,638 vehicles in 2012, an increase of 4% compared to 2011.
The Mazda3 is still the most popular Mazda vehicle range, with sales of 39,295 units in 2012, up 6% year to date. This is the new CX-5 which has become the second most popular vehicle of Mazda in 2012, 11,301 units have found a buyer and dopant and 98% sales of the CX line of crossovers Mazda vehicles compared to 2011. The Mazda5 completes the podium with 5,267 units sold in 2012.
SKYACTIV technology becomes increasingly popular, equipping 46% of all Mazda vehicles sold in 2012. Mazda3 SKYACTIV technology with, representing 55% of sales of this model in Canada in 2012, attracts very many customers.
The Mazda6 has finished the year in beauty, 5,128 units have found a buyer in 2012, an increase of 40% year to date. The all-new Mazda6 is very expected in 2014 and with a retail price suggested by the manufacturer of just $ 24,495, this enthusiasm should not falter in 2013. Mazda6 in 2014, which goes on sale in a few weeks, will an impressive list of standard equipment such as keyless entry and push-button startup, automatic wipers with rain sensor, Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio system, color touch screen 5, 8 inches for the audio chain, alloy wheels 17-inch, LED taillights and heated mirrors with turn signal.
"The year 2013 will be excellent for Mazda with the arrival on the market of the new Mazda6, our second vehicle with all elements of the SKYACTIV technology," stated Kory Koreeda, President, Mazda Canada. "Consumers will be surprised and delighted by the value and sophistication that this new flagship sedan will provide the intermediate segment, which probably worry our competitors. "
Sales in December 2012, amounting to 3,561 units, have decreased by 27% compared to December 2011. Moreover, sales of the Mazda6 and CX-9 increased by 73% and 40% respectively, the CX -9 having recorded the best month of December in its history.
Highlights of December 2012 and the year
The vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV technology have represented 46% of all Mazda sales in 2012
Mazda6 sales jumped 73% in December and 40% YTD
Sales of the MX-5 have increased 16% YTD
In December, sales of the CX-9 gets 14% compared to 2011, the vehicle recording the best month in its history in December
Mazda Canada has a 4% increase in sales in 2012
Source: Mazda Canada
