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SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RECORD OCTOBER SALES
Cherry Hill, N.J., Nov 1, 2017
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Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 54,045 vehicle sales for October 2017, a 0.5 percent increase over October 2016. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 532,893 vehicles, a 6.4 percent gain over the same period in 2016.
October marked the 44th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek and Impreza monthly sales increased 29.9 percent and 123.7 percent, respectively, over October 2016. The two carlines also achieved the best October ever.
“Our franchise continues to establish new sales records, despite the very competitive climate in the auto industry,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. “These continuing records are the result of the dedication of our retailer network in delivering the best purchase and service experience possible to our customers.”
“With strong momentum for the all-new 2018 Crosstrek and Impreza, we expect good growth in the final two months of the year,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are also looking forward to the tenth anniversary of our annual ‘Share the Love’ event with its tradition of giving back to local and national charities,” Walters concluded.
Carline |
Oct-17 |
Oct-16 |
% Chg |
Oct-17 |
Oct-16 |
% Chg |
|
MTD |
MTD |
MTD |
YTD |
YTD |
YTD |
Forester |
13,430 |
15,330 |
-12.4% |
145,460 |
145,982 |
-0.4% |
Impreza |
6,733 |
3,010 |
123.7% |
71,322 |
48,080 |
48.3% |
WRX/STI |
2,416 |
2,579 |
-6.3% |
26,572 |
27,750 |
-4.3% |
Legacy |
4,538 |
6,136 |
-26.0% |
41,999 |
53,532 |
-21.5% |
Outback |
15,786 |
18,008 |
-12.3% |
156,277 |
144,434 |
8.2% |
BRZ |
271 |
330 |
-17.9% |
3,578 |
3,692 |
-3.1% |
Crosstrek |
10,871 |
8,367 |
29.9% |
87,685 |
77,177 |
13.6% |
TOTAL |
54,045 |
53,760 |
0.5% |
532,893 |
500,647 |
6.4% |
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