Posted February 1, 20187 yr Mazda Reports Best January Sales Since 1994 Mazda CX-5 Posts 10th Consecutive Record Sales Month IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January U.S. sales of 24,962 vehicles, representing an increase of 15.0 percent versus January of last year. Popularity of Mazda's crossover SUVs drove record sales, as Mazda posts its best January in 24 years. Key January sales notes: The Mazda CX-5 recorded its 10th consecutive record sales month, with 13,463 vehicles sold in the month of January. This number represents an increase of 66.9 percent versus January of last year. In line with growing consumer demand, sales of Mazda's subcompact crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-3, rose 14.0 percent year-over-year (YOY), with 1,350 vehicles sold in the month of January. Posting its best-ever January since first going on sale in 2007, the Mazda CX-9 finished the month up 46.8 percent YOY. Total January sales of the Mazda CX-9 were 2,336 vehicles. Mazda's CX-line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, led the sales charge in January, resulting in Mazda's best January sales in 24 years. Collectively, Mazda sold 17,149 crossover SUVs in the month of January, marking an increase of 58.2 percent YOY. Among Mazda CX-line buyers, Mazda's i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive option continues to be a favorite, with 56.0 percent of customers choosing the AWD option in January. Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 3,561 vehicles, marking an increase of 12 percent YOY. Month-To-Date Year-To-Date January January % % MTD January January % % YTD 2018 2017 Change DSR 2018 2017 Change DSR Mazda3 5,825 6,623 (12.0)% (15.6)% 5,825 6,623 (12.0)% (15.6)% Mazda5 - 3 (100.0)% (100.0)% - 3 (100.0)% (100.0)% Mazda6 1,552 3,300 (53.0)% (54.9)% 1,552 3,300 (53.0)% (54.9)% MX-5 Miata 436 929 (53.1)% (54.9)% 436 929 (53.1)% (54.9)% CX-3 1,350 1,184 14.0% 9.5% 1,350 1,184 14.0% 9.5% CX-5 13,463 8,068 66.9% 60.2% 13,463 8,068 66.9% 60.2% CX-9 2,336 1,591 46.8% 41.0% 2,336 1,591 46.8% 41.0% Total Vehicles CARS 7,813 10,855 (28.0)% (30.9)% 7,813 10,855 (28.0)% (30.9)% TRUCKS 17,149 10,843 58.2% 51.8% 17,149 10,843 58.2% 51.8% TOTAL 24,962 21,698 15.0% 10.4% 24,962 21,698 15.0% 10.4% Selling Days 25 24 25 24
February 1, 20187 yr If these numbers do not clearly show how people preference for CUV over Car has changed nothing will. I am surprised they actually out sold VW by a couple hundred auto's, probably due to a better CUV lineup.
