September 2017: Subaru Of America, Inc

[William Maley]

Subaru Of America, Inc. Reports Record September Sales

• Record September - monthly sales increase 0.4 percent over September 2016
• 70 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth
• Best September ever for Crosstrek and Impreza
• Best month ever for Crosstrek
• 43 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 50 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 55,120 vehicle sales for September 2017, a 0.4 percent increase over September 2016. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 478,848 vehicles, a 7.2 percent gain over the same period in 2016.

September marked the 43rd consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Crosstrek and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best September ever. BRZ also enjoyed gains over September 2016. Crosstrek sales for September 2017 increased 51.2 percent over the same month in 2016 and marked the second time that Crosstrek has topped 12,000 units in a month.

“Subaru sales continue to expand despite the overall decline in the market,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “The Subaru franchise is on-track to achieve its ninth consecutive year of record sales in 2017.”

“September marks 70 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth for our organization and our retailers,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “Traffic to our retailers remains strong and it is encouraging to see sales of the all-new Crosstrek continue to grow,” added Walters.

Carline	Sep-17	Sep-16	% Chg	Sep-17	Sep-16	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	13,262	15,883	-16.5%	132,030	130,652	1.1%
Impreza	6,324	4,786	32.1%	64,589	45,070	43.3%
WRX/STI	2,510	2,683	-6.5%	24,156	25,171	-4.0%
Legacy	3,902	6,027	-35.3%	37,461	47,396	-21.0%
Outback	16,330	16,978	-3.8%	140,491	126,426	11.1%
BRZ	301	300	0.3%	3,307	3,362	-1.6%
Crosstrek	12,491	8,261	51.2%	76,814	68,810	11.6%
TOTAL	55,120	54,918	0.4%	478,848	446,887	7.2%