Mazda Canada reports sales for July 2018

RICHMOND HILL, ON, Aug. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) today reported July sales of 6,981 vehicles, representing an increase of 5.9 percent versus July 2017. Year-to-date (YTD) sales are 45,630, which is an increase of 5.9 percent compared to the same period in 2017.

KEY JULY SALES NOTES:

• Mazda3 led sales for Mazda Canada in July and took the lead in YTD sales from the CX-5 for the first time in 2018.
• CX-3 set a new record for July with 1,173 sales, which is a 26.5 percent increase compared to July 2017. July was the twelfth consecutive record sales month for CX-3, which is up 37.5 percent YTD.
• CX-5 had its best July sales on record with 2,323 vehicles sold, which is an increase of 12.1 percent year-over-year (YOY).
• CX-9 also enjoyed record sales for July, tying its previous all-time best sales month. CX-9 sales were up 57.9 percent versus July 2017.
• Sales of Mazda's CX-line remain strong, with CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 collectively reaching 3,927 vehicles sold in the month of July. This number represents an increase of 20.0 percent YOY, and 20.2 percent YTD, driving growth for Mazda.

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 164 dealerships. For additional information visit Mazda Canada's media website at www.media.mazda.ca.  

SOURCE Mazda Canada Inc.