Mazda achieves best January in 14 years

[coolmazda5]

Not bad for zero marketing, and relatively a "cold" month for sales

- Sales up 10.2 Percent; MAZDA5 and MAZDA6 Record Best-Ever January -

IRVINE, Calif. Coming off a year in which its sales grew more than 10 percent, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 with sales of 21,212 vehicles for January 2008, accounting for a 10.2 percent increase versus last year.

MAZDA6 celebrated its best-ever January with sales of 6,333 units, up 27.0 percent over last year. Not to be outdone, the MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle, which has been freshened for 2008 and only on the market for a short time, also celebrated its best-ever January with sales of 1,699 units, accounting for a 28.4 percent increase.

Mazda CX-9, which was recently named North American Truck of the Year, reported sales of 1,850 units while its sibling, CX-7, recorded 2,555 units sold. January sales were led in volume by MAZDA3, which reported sales of 6,579 units.

After closing 2007 as the fastest-growing major car company in the U.S., we kicked off 2008 signaling our intention for another strong year, said Jim OSullivan, president and CEO, MNAO.

Rounding out North America, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI) and Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) also began the New Year on the right track as both reported an increase in sales. In fact, MCI celebrated its best-ever January with sales of 4,732 vehicles, accounting for a 6.0 percent increase. MMdM reported an increase of 68.0 percent with 1,850 vehicles sold. Puerto Rico sales declined 14.9 percent with 361 units sold.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan.


Source:
http://media.ford.com/mazda/article_display.cfm?article_id=27597&make_id=227

 

[jandree22]

I'm happy but I'm not... glad there are enlightened peeps out there getting in on the 5 action, but well, I think of the good ol' days when my 5 was able to turn heads with a "(boom07)" look, lol

BTW, love your MS shift knob!

 

[rweatherford]

Yea I don't look forward to the day when mine isn't the only one in town. Perhaps it will be a while.

 

[dreamym5]

i think i contributed in Mazda's Best Jan in 14 years.

my purchase added 0.01%

(burnout)

 

[coolmazda5]

Don't worry guys, it still a very low number compared to other cars in my opinion. I still see like one or so a week when driving around the area (even when crossing to NJ). Now, let's talk about Mazda3s, I see like one or so as well, but in every traffic light . Still like them a lot though (especially the Grand Tourings with HIDs and 17in wheels, or the MAZDASPEED3s, yummm).

Hey, thanks Jandree, since you uploaded a really nice Avatar pic I had to do something about it (I have nothing else, LOL). BTW, that little troublemaker should look like mom (yes), he's very cute (just joking of course )...

 

[jandree22]

BTW, that little troublemaker should look like mom (yes)

Yeah, well... life's a b**** like that, ain't it (freak)

(lol2)

 

[Benfolio]

Heh. WE haven't seemed that busy. Service and Parts sales were actually down on my end.
I'll have to check the sales numbers Monday.

 

[Antoine]

Great news (thumb)...Maybe more people are catching on to the fact the "5" is a hot compact family hauler (drive)

 

[paging_drburgos]

I work in Irvine and see a bunch driving around the city. I was a lone wolf when i first got mine but there are now 3 just like mine (platinum sports) and a one galaxy grey in our parking garage at work. On my way traveling home towards LA 45 minute trip i usually see two or three.
Another neat thing is that everyone who gets in my car thinks it's T!ts. Word is spreading which is cool. The car is still rare seeing how many cars there are in the area. Just like the song says, "nobody walks in LA"

 

[skyhawk]

I saw only one other 'Phantom blue' Mz5 so far.

 

[coolmazda5]

I work in Irvine and see a bunch driving around the city. I was a lone wolf when i first got mine but there are now 3 just like mine (platinum sports) and a one galaxy grey in our parking garage at work. On my way traveling home towards LA 45 minute trip i usually see two or three.
Another neat thing is that everyone who gets in my car thinks it's T!ts. Word is spreading which is cool. The car is still rare seeing how many cars there are in the area. Just like the song says, "nobody walks in LA"

I even got one as a rental there (silver as well). Yes, I saw several about 3-4 weeks back. I was a little bit south than you though, rented it at San Diego International Airport.

 

[bowmer7]

There is an upside to everything and the more Mazda 5's there are, the more likely they will manufacture proper splash guards for it.

 

[Mr.Smith]

Good news. More speed parts.(wiggle)