OREANDA-NEWS. Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for April 2013 are summarized below.

1. Domestic Production
Mazda's total domestic production volume in April 2013 increased 13.1% compared to April 2012 due to increased production of both passenger and commercial vehicles.

[Domestic production of key models in April 2013]
CX-5: 23,761 units (up 52.9% year-on-year)
Mazda3 (Axela): 22,438 units (down 7.6% year-on-year)
Mazda6 (Atenza): 8,912 units (up 326.8% year-on-year)

2. Overseas Production
Mazda's overseas production volume in April 2013 decreased 19.3% compared to April 2012, reflecting decreased production of passenger cars.

[Overseas production of key models in April 2013]
Mazda6: 9,396 units (down 27.8% year-on-year)
BT-50: 4,892 units (up 13.2% year-on-year)
Mazda3: 4,684 units (down 34.2% year-on-year)

II. Domestic Sales
Mazda's total domestic sales volume in April 2013 increased 1.9% compared to April 2012 due to increased sales of both passenger and commercial vehicles.
Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.7% (down 0.2 points year-on-year), with a 2.4% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.3 points year-on-year) and a 3.8% total market share (up 0.1 points year-on-year).

[Domestic sales of key models in April 2013]
Mazda2 (Demio): 2,792 units (down 24.4% year-on-year)
CX-5: 2,109 units (down 13.1% year-on-year)
Mazda6 (Atenza): 1,610 units (up 1324.8% year-on-year)

III. Exports
Mazda's export volume in April 2013 increased 36.2% year-on-year, reflecting increased shipments to North America, Europe, Oceania and others.

[Exports of key models in April 2013]
CX-5: 20,984 units (up 95.1% year-on-year)
Mazda3: 20,425 units (down 7.1% year-on-year)
Mazda6: 7,609 units (up 446.6% year-on-year)