Mazda today reported June U.S. sales of 22,496 vehicles, representing an increase of 13.0 percent versus last year and the best June since 2007

IRVINE, CA--July 2, 2013: Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 22,496 vehicles, representing an increase of 13.0 percent versus last year and the best June since 2007. Year-to-date sales through June are up 0.8 percent versus last year, with 144,943 vehicles sold.

Key June sales notes:

Mazda celebrated its best June sales month since 2007 (25,761 units) with 22,496 vehicles sold. The all-new 2014 Mazda6 continues to show strong sales performance. Posting stellar gains of 172.3% over last year, the Mazda6 accounted for 3,840 of the total vehicles sales for Mazda during the month of June 2013. Mazda's outstanding CX-5 compact crossover SUV flexed its muscle in June with 6,856 units on the sales sheet, representing an increase of 50.6% YOY. Based on the on-road performance of CX-5 and Mazda6, consumers are demanding the superior driving characteristics and outstanding fuel efficiency of Mazda's SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicles. With inventory still tight, SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles (including Mazda6, CX-5 and available on certain Mazda3s) accounted for 72.5% (16,322 units) of total Mazda vehicle sales. Not to be outdone, Mazda CX-9 also recorded a strong sales gain of 10.0 percent over last year with 2,015 vehicles sold. CX-9's styling update this model year is attracting consumers to dealerships to drive one of the best handling seven-passenger SUVs in the automotive industry.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 2,887 vehicles, up 38.5 percent versus June of last year.