November 2018: Subaru of America, Inc.

[William Maley]

Subaru Celebrates Seven Years of Monthly Sales Records With Best-Ever November Sales

• Best-ever November – monthly sales increase nearly 10 percent
• 84 consecutive months – seven years – of yearly, month-over-month growth
• Best November ever for Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester
• 57 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 64 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

December 3, 2018 , Camden, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 56,782 vehicle sales for November 2018, a 9.8 percent increase compared to November 2017. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 615,594 vehicles, a 5.3 percent gain compared to the same period in 2017.

November marked the 57th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Ascent, Crosstrek and Forester sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best November ever. Crosstrek posted a 4.7 percent increase, while Forester posted a 9.6 percent increase compared to November 2017. In addition, 5,890 of the all-new 3-row Ascent SUVs were delivered in November.

“We at Subaru would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated network of retailers who once again achieved record sales in November – marking 84 consecutive months of yearly, month-over-month sales increases – that’s seven years of sales increases,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. “November was a special month for the Subaru brand as we continued to establish new month-over-month sales records, while also celebrating the return of our annual philanthropic Subaru Share the Love Event for its eleventh consecutive year.”

During the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased through January 2, 2019 to the customer's choice of the following charities: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America® and National Park Foundation or a pre-approved hometown charity selected by participating Subaru retailers. By the end of this year’s event, the automaker hopes to exceed a grand total of $140 million donated since the Subaru Share the Love Event started in 2008.

“Throughout November, we saw strong sales from the all-new 2019 Forester following its debut last month, as well as continued sales and momentum from the 2019 Ascent,” said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to closing out a strong year thanks to our class-leading SUV line-up.”

Carline	Nov-18	Nov-17	% Chg	Nov-18	Nov-17	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	16,066	14,662	9.6%	153,971	160,122	-3.8%
Impreza	5,481	6,684	-18.0%	70,520	78,006	-9.6%
WRX/STI	2,079	2,362	-12.0%	26,313	28,934	-9.1%
Ascent	5,890	0	0.0%	28,478	0	0.0%
Legacy	2,903	3,245	-10.5%	36,735	45,244	-18.8%
Outback	13,437	14,361	-6.4%	163,003	170,638	-4.5%
BRZ	301	256	17.6%	3,485	3,834	-9.1%
Crosstrek	10,625	10,151	4.7%	133,089	97,836	36.0%
TOTAL	56,782	51,721	9.8%	615,594	584,614	5.3%