August 31, 2010 , Cherry Hill, N.J. -

Subaru Sales Continue to Climb

Subaru Outback Has Best August Ever

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 22,239 units. With the exception of last year's outstanding result during the CARS program this was Subaru of America's best August ever. Year-to-date sales totaled 172,182 units – a 20-percent increase.

The Subaru Outback posted another record month with 8,053 units sold in August 2010, a 37-percent increase compared to August 2009.

"August was another great sales month for Subaru," said Tim Colbeck, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Since last August and the CARS program we've ramped up production but demand has continued to outpace supply for our products. Thanks to our strong product line up, we continue to grow and are looking at another record year for the brand."

Vehicle Lineup

 

Aug-10

 

Aug-09

 

% chg

 

Aug-10 YTD

 

Aug-09 YTD

 

% chg.

 

Legacy

 

2,965

 

3,569

 

-17%

 

25,166

 

18,536

 

36%

 

Outback

 

8,053

 

5,857

 

37%

 

58,230

 

29,755

 

96%

 

Impreza

 

3,801

 

6,590

 

-42%

 

29,377

 

34,994

 

-16%

 

Forester

 

7,234

 

11,870

 

-39%

 

57,672

 

55,602

 

4%

 

Tribeca

 

186

 

797

 

-77%

 

1,737

 

4,941

 

-65%

 

Total

 

22,239

 

28,683

 

-22%

 

172,182

 

143,828

 

20%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



"The dedication and outstanding efforts of our employees and retail partners allow Subaru to continue to achieve new sales records," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "We have a strong product line that appeals to today's buyers, and we are on target for another record-setting year."

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com.