Mazda Reports September 2008 Sales

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2008 - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6 percent over last September. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles, down 5.7 percent.

The all-new 2009 MAZDA6, which arrived at dealerships across the country in September, is off to a great start and exceeded sales objectives for the month. The new MAZDA6 features a larger body than the outgoing car, as well as more powerful -- and more fuel efficient -- engine choices.

The right-for-the-market MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle posted a 26.8 percent increase versus last September, with 1,080 sales. Year-to-date the MAZDA5 is up a remarkable 42.0 percent.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) celebrated its best-ever September with sales of 1,780 vehicles, up 29 percent versus last year. On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 13,305 total sales, accounting for a 33 percent increase versus last year. Mazda Canada Inc. (MCI) reported September sales of 6,762 units, down a slight 4.2 percent.

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.