July 2013: Mazda North American Operations

[William Maley]

Mazda Stakes Its Strongest July In Six Years With A 29.4 Percent Increase

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 24,977 vehicles, representing an increase of 29.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 4.2 percent versus last year, with 169,920 vehicles sold.

Key July sales notes:

• Mazda reported its best July sales since 2007 with 24,977 vehicles sold representing an increase of 29.4 percent. This is the largest YOY increase for Mazda in 18 months.
• Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY accounted for 71 percent of total Mazda sales for the month of July.
• Mazda's CX-5 continues to be a favorite among consumers. Representing an 86 percent increase year-over-year, Mazda delivered 7,825 CX-5s to consumers in the month of July.
• The all-new 2014 Mazda6 saw its best July sales since 2007 with 3,447 vehicles sold and posting an increase of 167.4 percent YOY. Inventory continues to remain low as consumer demand outpaces production.
• Mazda3 reported solid sales in July, accounting for an increase of 2.3 percent YOY, 9,236 vehicles sold, and its best July since 2010.
• Mazda CX-9 saw its best July since 2011 with an increase of 6.2 percent YOY and 2,084 vehicles sold.
• In the heat of the summer, Mazda MX-5 Miata delivers with a 12.4 percent increase YOY and 663 vehicles sold in its best July since 2010.

[daves87rs]

Good to see that the Cx 5 and the 3 are doing well...