CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today
reported the Company's best May sales ever with 18,436 total units sold.
Retail sales were up 13% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong
consumer demand.
"Thanks to the tremendous job our Subaru Retailers are doing and our
strong products, we had another exceptional month of retail sales," said
Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Additionally,
with great press in Motor Trend, USA Today and other leading publications,
we look forward to continued strong sales."
For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of
America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at
http://www.media.subaru.com.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts
and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United
States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America
based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics
calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
6/3/2008 MAY MONTH END SALES/INVENTORY COMPARISON 2008 VS 2007
May-08 May-07
NAT'L May-08 % CHG May-07 YTD % CHG YTD
Total Sales 18436 13% 16282 76088 4% 73046
Dealer Inventory 37858 36542 37858 36542
LEGACY
Total Legacy 1973 11% 1781 8988 17% 7696
OUTBACK
Total Outback w/
Legacy wagon 4539 -16% 5378 20275 -12% 23162
*Starting with MY-08
no longer selling
Legacy Wagon
IMPREZA
Total Impreza
Sedan AWD 1822 -25% 2444 8676 -17% 10469
Total Impreza Wagon 2479 61% 1537 10814 69% 6416
Grand Total Impreza 4301 8% 3981 19490 15% 16885
FORESTER
Grand Total Forester 6412 66% 3871 21739 18% 18467
TRIBECA
Grand Total Tribeca 1211 4% 1166 5595 -4% 5853
Contact:
Heather Ward
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-5093
hward@subaru.com
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