August 2, 20169 yr Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record July Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Record July - monthly sales increase 3.1 percent over July 2015 56 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best July ever for Legacy and Outback 29 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 36 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record July 2016 sales of 52,093 vehicles, a 3.1 percent gain over the same month a year ago. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 331,551 vehicles, a 2.7 percent gain over the same period in 2015. July marked the 29th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Legacy and Outback sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best July ever. "Subaru is pleased to be celebrating another sales record," said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "These milestones are the result of the dedication and commitment of our retailers who passionately serve the needs of our customers. 2016 looks set to be our eighth year of consecutive sales records, with more new product yet to come." "With several 2017 models – including Legacy and Outback – now arriving at retailer show rooms, we expect sales to continue to grow throughout the remainder of the year," said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "At our current pace, selling over 600,000 vehicles in 2016 is certainly within reach." Also in July, Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek won their segments in the Crossover SUV categories for the 2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards. These awards, based on customer responses, recognize vehicles that best meet the expectations of their owners. Both Outback and Forester won their segments for the second year in a row. Carline Jul-16 Jul-15 % Chg Jul-16 Jul-15 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 14,856 15,811 -6.0% 95,111 96,639 -1.6% Impreza 5,200 6,527 -20.3% 34,965 37,833 -7.6% WRX/STI 3,288 3,716 -11.5% 19,294 18,751 2.9% Legacy 5,212 4,500 15.8% 35,569 33,673 5.6% Outback 14,704 10,863 35.4% 92,090 82,180 12.1% BRZ 353 525 -32.8% 2,760 3,334 -17.2% Crosstrek 8,480 8,575 -1.1% 51,762 50,525 2.5% TOTAL 52,093 50,517 3.1% 331,551 322,935 2.7%
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