IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008.
The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an increase of 10.4 percent, and the best October since 2007. The 2010 MAZDA3 is a redefined, reengineered, and restyled sport compact that delivers improved appearance and performance, fresh features, and an unmatched level of refinement.
MX-5 Miata, RX-8 and CX-7 all reported sales that represent the best October since 2007, signaling that Mazda is gaining strength and momentum.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported sales of 1,591, down 20 percent versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) sold 5,612 units, down 8.1 percent compared to last October.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in the United States in 2010, Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
Month-To-Date Year-To-Date
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October October % % MTD October October % % YTD
2009 2008 Change DSR 2009 2008 Change DSR
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Mazda3 6,729 6,095 10.4% 6.5% 82,562 96,351 (14.3)% (14.3)%
Mazda5 853 1,921 (55.6)% (57.2)% 15,771 17,638 (10.6)% (10.6)%
Mazda6 2,975 4,040 (26.4)% (29.0)% 29,973 46,277 (35.2)% (35.2)%
MX-5
Miata 586 377 55.4% 49.9% 7,035 10,368 (32.1)% (32.1)%
RX-8 281 190 47.9% 42.6% 1,908 3,055 (37.5)% (37.5)%
CX-7 1,754 1,497 17.2% 13.0% 15,796 24,555 (35.7)% (35.7)%
CX-9 1,652 1,812 (8.8)% (12.1)% 16,555 22,281 (25.7)% (25.7)%
Tribute 230 418 (45.0)% (46.9)% 5,091 10,145 (49.8)% (49.8)%
B-Series
Truck 8 92 (91.3)% (91.6)% 566 1,180 (52.0)% (52.0)%
Total
Vehicles
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CARS 11,424 12,623 (9.5)% (12.7)% 137,249 173,689 (21.0)% (21.0)%
TRUCKS 3,644 3,819 (4.6)% (8.0)% 38,008 58,161 (34.7)% (34.7)%
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TOTAL 15,068 16,442 (8.4)% (11.6)% 175,257 231,850 (24.4)% (24.4)%
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MEMO:
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IMPORT
CAR 8,449 8,583 (1.6)% 107,276 127,412 (15.8)%
IMPORT
TRUCK 3,406 3,309 2.9% 32,351 46,836 (30.9)%
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IMPORT
TOTAL 11,855 11,892 (0.3)% 139,627 174,248 (19.9)%
DOMESTIC
CAR 2,975 4,040 (26.4)% 29,973 46,277 (35.2)%
DOMESTIC
TRUCK 238 510 (53.3)% 5,657 11,325 (50.0)%
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DOMESTIC
TOTALS 3,213 4,550 (29.4)% 35,630 57,602 (38.1)%
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Selling
Days 28 27 259 259
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