The CX-3, 5, and 9 were all up with regards to March sales. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – April 3, 2018 2018 Mazda CX-5 25/31 mpg city/highway in FWD format. Mazda March 2018 U.S. Auto Sales Mazda reported it sold 33,302 vehicles in the United States in March, up 35.7 percent above the 24,549 sold in March of 2017. Sales were up 30.8 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis in which there were 28 selling days in March of 2018 vs. 27 in March of 2017. Mazda’s YTD sales of 83,995 were up 21.6 percent above the 69,071 sold through the same period of 2017. Sales were up 18.4 percent on a DSR basis with 77 selling days in 2018 vs. 75 through the same period of 2017. Mazda March and 1Q Sales Highlights The CX-5 achieved March sales of 16,138 vehicles, up 90.5 percent over the 8,470 sold in March of 2017. It was the 12th consecutive record sales month, and its best-ever sales month since going on sale in February of 2012.YTD sales of 42,817 were up 75.7 percent over the 24,374 sold through the same period of 2017. Top 10 March 2018 sales items of note: The well accepted Equinox continues to outsell the perennial leading CR-V. B and C-Segment March 2018 sales items of note: The Sonic had a poor showing into the end of last year but that has since subsided as discounts continue to move it back to a more prominent position in the B-segment. Remember it used to hold on to the #2 spot behind the Versa for months on end just a few years ago. The all-new and imho, best B-segment available, all-new 2018 Accent continues to flounder since its release. D and Utility-Segment March 2018 sales items of note: Other than the up and coming 5-series, there is a lot of blank ink in the D-Segment. The all-new Camry is holding its own while most of the segment continues to see sales declines as perspective purchasers continue to move to the CUV where double digit gains show across much of the top 10 in that segment. In the Crossover segment, Rogue has held onto its #1 position and #3 overall position through the1Q ahead of RAM pickups. That is saying something! Pickup-Segment March 2018 sales items of note: There really is no change other than the sheer volume of Pickups’ sold. The F-Series has outsold 12 of the top 18 manufactures by its lonesome. Electrified-Segment March 2018 sales items of note: With a slow January start, Ford has placed a lot of $s behind its Fusion Hybrid and its sales volume again dominates the HEV segment placing the strong RAV4 and fading Prius behind. The Camry Hybrid although not moving beyond its stagnant 5th spot within the HEV Top 10, the positive sales results bode well for continued success of the most efficient midsize available today. On the electric front, the Prius Prime PHEV now accounts for 41.8 percent of the Prius liftback sales. Given the lower cost and plug-in capability, is it any wonder? Tesla, Honda, FCA, and Kia do not supply HEV/PHEV/BEV monthly sales breakouts. U.S. Automobile March 2018 vs. March 2017 Market Share Comparison March 2018 Market Share items of note: GM market share was up an extremely strong 1.3 percent compared to March of 2017. On the downside, Ford was down .6 percent, Hyundai was down 0.8 percent, and Nissan was down a steep 1.1 percent. U.S. March 2018 Sales vs. March 2017 Sales Ranks and Results for the top 18 Automobile Manufacturers GM March 2018 Sales: 296,341 vehicles sold, up 15.7 percent above the 256,224 sold in March of 2017 Ford March 2018 Sales: 244,306 vehicles sold, up 3.4 percent above the 236,250 sold in March of 2017 Toyota March 2018 Sales: 222,782 vehicles sold, up 3.5 percent over the 215,224 sold in March of 2017 FCA March 2018 Sales: 216,063 vehicles sold, up 13.6 percent above the 190,254 sold in March of 2017 Nissan March 2018 Sales: 162,535 vehicles sold, down 3.7 percent below the 168,832 sold in March of 2017 Honda March 2018 Sales: 142,392 vehicles sold, up 3.8 percent above the 137,227 sold in March of 2017 Hyundai March 2018 Sales: 61,540 vehicles sold, down 11.2 percent below the 69,265 sold in March of 2017 Subaru March 2018 Sales: 58,097 vehicles sold, up 5.9 percent above the 54,871 sold in March of 2017 Kia March 2018 Sales: 50,645 vehicles sold, up 2.5 percent above the 49,429 sold in March of 2017 BMW March 2018 Sales: 35,842 vehicles sold, down 0.4 percent below the 36,002 sold in March of 2017 Mazda March 2018 Sales: 33,302 vehicles sold, up 35.7 percent above the 24,549 sold in March of 2017 VW March 2018 Sales: 32,548 vehicles sold, up 17.8 percent above the 27,635 sold in March of 2017 Mercedes-Benz March 2018 Sales: 31,484 vehicles sold, down 2.7 percent below the 32,352 sold in March of 2017 Audi March 2018 Sales: 20,090 vehicles sold, up 7.4 percent above the 18,705 sold in March of 2017 Mitsubishi March 2018 Sales: 14,319 vehicles sold, up 21.7 percent over the 11,766 sold in March of 2017 Jaguar/Land Rover March 2018 Sales: 14,232 vehicles sold, up 10.2 percent above the 12,918 sold in March of 2017 Volvo March 2018 Sales: 8,233 vehicles sold, up 53.7 percent above the 5,356 sold in March of 2017 Porsche March 2018 Sales: 4,756 vehicles sold, up 6.2 percent above the 4,479 sold in March of 2017 Manufacturer ranking Items of note: Hyundai moved back ahead of Subaru despite a double digit negative monthly result. BMW, Mazda, and VW moved ahead of Mercedes-Benz with Mazda and VW achieving double digit sales volumes gains in March. Audi has sold 20,000 U.S. vehicles for just the fourth time and first ever for a March result. March 2018 U.S. Automotive industry sales of 1.649 million was up 6.3 percent vs. the 1.551 million sold in March of 2017. On a Daily Selling Rate basis with 28 selling days in March 2018 vs, 27 in March of 2017, sales were still up a healthy 2.6 percent. 2018 YTD sales of 4.09 million is up .08 million or 2 percent over the 4.01 million sold through the same period of 2017. March 2018 automotive industry seasonally annual adjusted rate (SAAR) reached 16.8 million.
I still think the CX-5 is the prettiest SUV out there. The 2019 CX-3 is also gorgeous. Can't wait to see the 2019 Mazda3!
Is it possible that it is included since it is the same platform/powertrain as the Toyota Yaris iA? If you're testing one, may as well rate both.
I wasn't even aware that Mazda is still selling that. If it has the same efficiency as the Toyota , but with a more useful hatchback configuration, I like it.
Hi Edwin: No sale but they could. My issues with the Mazda lineup is high upfront and limited discount pricing, driver ergonomics, and rear seat ingress/egress. Wayne
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=39563&id=39420&id=39564&id=39421 Well, its there. Odd there is no news. Maybe we will be getting it to replace the Yaris hatchback, and that listing is just a place holder.
I remember a few years ago - maybe 2012-2014? - Hyundai had an "Elantra Blue" in the spreadsheet. It was an Elantra with autostop. Never sold but they had it tested because it was in the database. The Kia Soul of the same model years did offer that engine with auto-stop via a rare and obscure option package, so I figured it was a another case of the fraternal twins both added to the list even though only one of the pair makes it to showrooms.
You are probably correct. I am now finding a 2016 and 2017 entry for the Mazda2. Some other countries use the EPA test cycles for their regulations. So finding the data for cars not for sale in the US in the spreadsheet of test results may be the norm. It is odd that such would a listing for the general public site though.
