Mazda Maintains Sales Momentum

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – May 4, 2011: Mazda Australia has recorded yet another strong performance in April, posting 6,346 new vehicle sales according to official VFACTS figures released today.

Following a record first quarter, Mazda maintained its sales momentum in April to further cement its position as Australia’s top selling full-line vehicle importer with 29,229 new Mazdas sold year-to-date.

Once again, it was the ever popular Mazda2 and Mazda3 that were the star performers.

Posting just over 3,000 sales last month, the Mazda3 has maintained its position as Australia’s top selling car year to date and now holds a 19.2 percent year-to-date segment share.

The Mazda2 was the second best selling light car last month, recording an impressive segment share of 13 percent year-to-date which represents a 3 percentage point increase over the same time last year.

The rest of the Mazda model line-up continued to deliver solid sales, contributing to Mazdas impressive 9.1 percent year-to-date market share.

Mazda Australia Managing Director, Doug Dickson is pleased with the April results “After a record start to 2011 it is great to see that we have been able maintain momentum. We’re looking forward to some more strong results in May and June as fresh supplies arrive in time for this key selling period” he said.