Australia’s leading importer has re-affirmed its top spot, selling nearly 1000 cars more than its nearest rival.

Following increased supply, newly released models and upgrades as well as the company’s annual nation-wide sale, M-Day, Mazda Australia continues to boom.

The newly revitalised Mazda3 led the company’s success, experiencing its best month on record with 3327 retail sales. Featuring better fuel economy, Dynamic Stability Control, cruise control, iPod capability and ABS, coupled with a new marketing campaign, the Mazda3 has proven even more popular with customers.

Mazda’s class-leading range also excelled with B-Series achieving 717 sales, its best result ever for September.

Mazda2 also had a good month with 429 sales, while the ever popular Mazda6, recorded 883 sales. The performance range continued to dominate with MX-5 recording 117 sales and RX-8 achieving 74 retail sales.

“This is a fantastic achievement for Mazda Australia. The Mazda dealer network continues to prove why they are the best motor vehicle dealers in the country,” Mazda Australia managing director Mr Doug Dickson said.

“September’s result backs up our sales forecast at the beginning of this year. With an abundance of new product, increased supply and a strong final quarter campaign we are looking forward to continued growth to cap of a great 2006.”