Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best May in 12 years with 27,921 units sold in the U.S., a 4.2 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up
1.9 percent with 129,370 vehicles sold.
"Soaring fuel prices are driving customers to make sensible transportation choices; it's a new marketplace," said Jim O'Sullivan, President and CEO, MNAO. "We're finding more and more buyers are shopping for the stylish, fun-to-drive, and affordable to own and operate cars and crossover SUVs that we build."
Heading Mazda's sales numbers and increases for the month, both the MAZDA3 compact sedan and the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported best-ever May sales. MAZDA3 sales were up 13.0 percent with sales of 12,788, while the redesigned MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle reported sales of 2,072, up 43.0 percent over last year and 46.4 percent year-to-date.
The popular MAZDA6 showed a 9.1 percent increase in sales for May with 4,921 units sold. Mazda recently announced its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer, 2008. The 2009 MAZDA6 features a larger interior and exterior size, more powerful engines and unique styling.
Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues its strong sales momentum. CX-9, winner of the 2008 North American Truck of the Year and 2008 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year, reported sales of 2,448 units, up 29.3 percent versus last year. CX-7 recorded 2,529 units sold while Tribute sold 1,264 units in May, up 13.0 percent.