October 2015: Subaru of America, Inc.

[William Maley]

November 3, 2015

 

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS RECORD OCTOBER SALES

• Monthly sales increase 20 percent over October 2014
• 47th consecutive month of year-over-year growth
• Best October ever for Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX/STI
• 14.8 percent increase YTD over 2014
• 27th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold
• 20th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold

Cherry Hill, N.J. -  Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for October 2015 totaling 51,629 vehicles, a 20 percent increase over the previous October record set in 2014 (43,012). The company also reported year-to-date sales of 480,331 vehicles, a 14.8 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

 

October marks the fourth consecutive month of more than 50,000 vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Outback and WRX/STI sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best October ever. The Impreza posted a 69.3 percent increase, while the WRX/STI posted a 44.5 percent sales increase in October. The Crosstrek continued to bring in strong sales with an increase of 36.1 percent, while Forester and Outback sales increased 17 and 16.7 percent respectively in October.

 

“These continuing record breaking results are a testament to the commitment, dedication and passion of our retailers who are capitalizing on our market opportunity,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. “Given our strong sales momentum, we expect to surpass our 2014 annual sales record of 513,693 vehicles before the end of November.”

 

“We are very pleased with the strong retail traffic and demand for our vehicles,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We expect even greater momentum throughout the remainder of the year.”

 

[Drew Dowdell]

These are just some insane sales growth numbers for such a small company.

[Cory Wolfe]

They just opened up a Subaru dealership in Dubois last year. They're already moving into a larger building.

[ocnblu]

Wow, this news knocks me out flat, four days.

[Drew Dowdell]

Wow, this news knocks me out flat, four days.

 

       

[ocnblu]

[G. David Felt]

wow, 480,000 + year to date. I bet Mazda and others had these numbers. Wonder if GM wish they still owned them? Surprised SMK has not trolled in about his MB being better than Subie!