Mazda Canada reports sales for July 2017

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Aug. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported July sales of 6,591 vehicles, which represents an increase of 11.5 percent versus July 2016. Sales year-to-date (YTD) are 43,098, which is an increase of 7.2 percent compared to the same period in 2016.

Key July 2017 sales notes:

• Mazda3 sales were up 19.7%, outpacing the compact car segment, which was flat YOY
• Mazda6 sales climbed up 67.8%, also bucking the segment trend, which was down by 5.7%
• CX-3 sales increased 8.4% versus the same period last year
• CX-5 sales were up 4.1% compared to July 2016
• Total sales increased 11.5%, outpacing industry growth of 4.9%
• When making purchase decisions regarding crossover SUVs, a majority of Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 79.7 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in July being equipped with predictive i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.

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.