Mazda Reports 23.9 Percent Jump in Sales for September

- CX-9 Crossover SUV Reports Best-Ever Month -

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best September since 1994 with U.S. sales of 25,098 units, a 23.9 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 228,396 are up 9.2 percent year-over-year.

Mazda's crossover SUV lineup continues to post strong sales led by the three-row, seven-passenger CX-9, which recorded its best month since launch with 2,766 units. CX-7 and Tribute rounded out the lineup with sales of 3,610 and 1,821 units respectively. To date, Mazda has sold more than 50,000 crossover SUVs.

"This month's tremendous sales results can be attributed to the strength of our crossover SUV lineup," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "Fuel economy and gas prices remain top-of-mind for consumers and all three of our crossover SUVs offer excellent fuel efficiency without sacrificing size, performance or styling."

MAZDA3 continues to be a force to be reckoned with as it celebrated its best September since launch with sales of 10,629 units, accounting for a 58.1 percent increase versus last year. September also marks the fifth straight month MAZDA3 sales have eclipsed the 10,500 unit mark. For the year, MAZDA3 sales are up 27.7 percent and are nearing the 100,000-unit mark.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) continues its string of impressive sales with 1,378 vehicles sold, more than double September 2006. On a year-to-date basis, MMdM reported 11,456 total sales.

Rounding out North America, Mazda Canada, Inc. reported its best-ever September with sales of 7,055 units, accounting for a 0.2 percent increase versus last year. On a year-to-date basis, sales are up 9.0 percent with 71,093 units sold.

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, Mexico and Puerto Rico 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 - September 2007

Month-To-Date Year-To-Date

September September % September September %

2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change

Mazda3 10,629 6,725 58.1% 95,336 74,681 27.7%

Mazda5 852 1,192 (28.5)% 11,065 13,537 (18.3)%

Mazda6 3,842 3,822 0.5% 44,028 52,542 (16.2)%

MX-5 Miata 1,000 1,300 (23.1)% 12,716 13,858 (8.2)%

RX-8 403 776 (48.1)% 4,820 7,540 (36.1)%

Protege -- -- N/A -- 1 (100.0)%

CX-7 3,610 3,800 (5.0)% 32,005 10,978 191.5%

CX-9 2,766 - N/A 16,485 -- N/A

Tribute 1,821 1,723 5.7% 9,584 22,816 (58.0)%

B-Series Truck 172 286 (39.9)% 2,235 3,402 (34.3)%

MPV 3 637 (99.5)% 122 9,886 (98.8)%

Total Vehicles

CARS 16,726 13,815 21.1% 167,965 162,159 3.6%

TRUCKS 8,372 6,446 29.9% 60,431 47,082 28.4%

TOTAL 25,098 20,261 23.9% 228,396 209,241 9.2%

MEMO:

IMPORT CAR 12,884 9,993 28.9% 123,937 109,616 13.1%

IMPORT TRUCK 6,379 4,437 43.8% 48,612 20,864 133.0%

IMPORT TOTAL 19,263 14,430 33.5% 172,549 130,480 32.2%

DOMESTIC CAR 3,842 3,822 0.5% 44,028 52,542 (16.2)%

DOMESTIC TRUCK 1,993 2,009 (0.8)% 11,819 26,218 (54.9)%

DOMESTIC TOTALS 5,835 5,831 0.1% 55,847 78,760 (29.1)%

Note: MPV & Protege are discontinued vehicles. SOURCE Mazda North American Operations