Mazda 2007 Best January in 13 Years

- Sales up 6.0 Percent; MAZDA3 Celebrates Best January Ever -

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 thanks to sales of 19,265 vehicles for January 2007, accounting for a 6.0 percent increase versus last year.

January sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the wildly popular MAZDA3, which reported sales of 7,653 units, a 25.3 percent increase versus last year. The innovative MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle continues to be a strong seller as it posted sales of 1,326, an 8.7 percent increase versus last year.

Mazda's all-new 2007 CX-9 three-row, seven-passenger crossover SUV will be arriving in dealerships later this month with a starting MSRP of $29,035. The CX-9 features a six-speed automatic transmission mated to a 3.5-liter V6 engine that pumps out 263 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque.

"Our strong sales momentum from last year has carried over into this year enabling us to start the new calendar year off on the right foot," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "Our vehicle lineup continues to expand as we welcome the CX-9 to the Mazda family later this month. We now offer a full spectrum of vehicles that appeal to all types of consumers' needs from heart-pounding sports cars to stylish sedans to sporty crossover SUVs -- all with the soul of a sports car."

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 and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

                Mazda North American Operations - January 2007

                          Month-To-Date               Year-To-Date

                  January   January         %   January  January        %
                     2007      2006    Change      2007     2006   Change

  Mazda3            7,653     6,109     25.3%     7,653    6,109    25.3%
  Mazda5            1,326     1,220      8.7%     1,326    1,220     8.7%
  Mazda6            4,989     5,182    (3.7)%     4,989    5,182   (3.7)%
  MX-5 Miata          985     1,067    (7.7)%       985    1,067   (7.7)%
  RX-8                504       636   (20.8)%       504      636  (20.8)%
  Protege              --         1       N/A        --        1      N/A
  CX-7              2,767        --       N/A     2,767       --      N/A
  CX-9                 82        --       N/A        82       --      N/A
  Tribute             359     2,445   (85.3)%       359    2,445  (85.3)%
  B-Series Truck      482       366     31.7%       482      366    31.7%
  MPV                 118     1,151   (89.7)%       118    1,151  (89.7)%

  Total Vehicles

  CARS             15,457    14,215      8.7%    15,457   14,215     8.7%
  TRUCKS            3,808     3,962    (3.9)%     3,808    3,962   (3.9)%

  TOTAL            19,265    18,177      6.0%    19,265   18,177     6.0%

  MEMO:

  IMPORT CAR       10,468     9,033     15.9%    10,468    9,033    15.9%
  IMPORT TRUCK      2,967     1,151    157.8%     2,967    1,151   157.8%
  IMPORT TOTAL     13,435    10,184     31.9%    13,435   10,184    31.9%

  DOMESTIC CAR      4,989     5,182    (3.7)%     4,989    5,182   (3.7)%
  DOMESTIC TRUCK      841     2,811   (70.1)%       841    2,811  (70.1)%
  DOMESTIC TOTALS   5,830     7,993   (27.1)%     5,830    7,993  (27.1)%

  Note: Protege is a discontinued vehicle.