Posted May 2, 20178 yr Strong Impreza Sales Helps Propel Subaru To Record April Record April - monthly sales increase 4 percent over April 2016 65 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best April ever for Outback, Forester and Impreza 38 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 45 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 52,368 vehicle sales for April 2017, a 4 percent increase over April 2016, and the best April in the history of the company. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 196,618 vehicles, a 7.6 percent gain over the same period in 2016. April marked the 38th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Outback, Forester and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model achieved its best April ever. Impreza sales for April 2017 increased 66.2 percent over the same month in 2016 and marked the second time that Impreza has topped 8,000 units in a month. “With positive press reaction to the all-new Impreza and upcoming Crosstrek models, we expect even stronger demand as we enter the summer months,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “2017 looks set to be our tenth year of consecutive sales growth, with more new product to come.” “Despite a more competitive market, we’re proud of our retailer’s ability to increase sales volume and market share,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales. “We are well positioned for continued success with our crossover models, as well as record sales volume from the all-new Impreza.” Carline Apr-17 Apr-16 % Chg Apr-17 Apr-16 % Chg MTD MTD MTD YTD YTD YTD Forester 14,761 14,490 1.9% 56,237 52,917 6.3% Impreza 8,038 4,836 66.2% 26,622 18,843 41.3% WRX/STI 3,039 3,096 -1.8% 10,729 10,549 1.7% Legacy 4,399 5,591 -21.3% 17,102 20,069 -14.8% Outback 14,469 14,294 1.2% 57,041 51,565 10.6% BRZ 444 466 -4.7% 1,431 1,677 -14.7% Crosstrek 7,218 7,607 -5.1% 27,456 27,157 1.1% TOTAL 52,368 50,380 4.0% 196,618 182,777 7.6%
May 2, 20178 yr The new Impreszza is fantastic, and Subaru builds wonderful cars, glad to see them doing so well.
