Mazda Announces Best July Sales Increase in Six Years

ELGIN, Ill. - Aug. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Biggers Mazda, a premier Elgin, IL Mazda dealership (http://www.biggersmazda.com/about-us/), has passed along the news that the total sales for Mazda in the United States in the month of July hit a six-year best with 24,977 total models sold. This total is an increase of 29.4 percent over last year’s reported figures and brings the year-to-date (YOY) sales through the month of July to 169,920, a 4.2 percent increase over last year and the largest YOY increase for Mazda in 18 months.

Vehicles that feature Skyactiv Technology lead the way, accounting for 71 percent of the total Mazda sales for July, with the fuel-efficient 2013 Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV (http://www.biggersmazda.com/models/2013-mazda-cx-5/) rolling in right behind with a total of 7,825 models sold. Revealing an 86 percent increase in sales volume this year, the new CX-5 rides on an all-new unibody that creates a lightweight overall package and features a 2.0L 4-cylinder delivering 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque.

A best July sales record since 2007 was also seen for the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Featuring a new design and noted for its high fuel efficiency, the new Mazda6 sold 3,447 vehicles in July, creating an increase of 167.4 percent YOY.

The family-friendly Mazda CX-9 SUV featuring a new display screen, Pandora Internet radio, and adult-sized third-row seating rang in its highest July sales numbers since 2011 with 2,084 vehicles sold, an increase of 6.2 percent YOY.

The Mazda3 compact car and the Mazda MX-5 roadster saw solid numbers for July as well, both welcoming best-July sales since 2010. 9,236 Mazda3 vehicles were delivered to customers, accounting for an increase of 2.3 percent YOY, while 663 MX-5 vehicles were sold for an increase of 12.4 percent YOY.

Biggers Mazda is located at 1320 E Chicago Street in Elgin, IL and offers showroom hours Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Those seeking more information may contact a sales professional (http://www.biggersmazda.com/contact-us/) by dialing (888) 638-7855.