Subaru Schools The Big Boys Posting An 8% Gain In January Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced an 8 percent sales increase for January 2009 over last year's January results. Sales for the 2009 Subaru Forester broke records with 5,162 units sold in January 2009 versus 2,402 units in January of last year - an increase of 115 percent overall.

This increase follows strong 2008 sales where Subaru was the only full-line brand with positive sales results and set its highest market share in over 20 years.

"In January, we maintained the momentum we established in 2008. The fundamentals - our products and dealers - are strong for Subaru." said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America, Inc. "The value, performance and durability of our product line-up keeps us well-positioned for the current market."

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M53R - 2/3/2009 3:53:03 PM

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The Forester is on a roll!

Htay7500 - 2/3/2009 4:04:13 PM

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GO SUBARU!!!

I love the new forester.

downtoearth - 2/3/2009 4:23:58 PM

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Last fart of the doomed carmaker.

r_driver04 - 2/6/2009 12:40:01 PM

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wow. Hello clueless.

PPower - 2/3/2009 5:20:34 PM

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It's a good thing the Forester came out. I wonder how many Forester buyers would have been Outback buyers. No matter how you cut it, the Forester is doing great. Congratulations

Jordanski - 2/3/2009 7:35:03 PM

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Thats right! Tell'em SCOOBY! ;D

veyron1001 - 2/3/2009 7:38:01 PM

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Now if only Subaru would bring over the Forester sti.

commander104 - 2/3/2009 11:05:24 PM

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i'd rather take the boxer diesel

Jordanski - 2/3/2009 11:33:52 PM

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They needa mate it to a 5EATSS first. I say they just build the XT standard with the same 265hp horizontal four-banger from the Impreza WRX. They need to also improve the interior build quality and stock stereo systems. Forester XT sport models should have a 5 speed MT tranny standard - a few visual upgrades too.

Htay7500 - 2/4/2009 6:50:29 PM

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Theres a subaru forester xti in SEMA filled with the tons of sti goodies and looks great. It also has the sti's engine and powertrain!! Idk if it'll be released though it is cool!

S4cabriofoxone - 2/5/2009 12:03:37 AM

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The new Forester is the best small SUV out there.

The Legacy is also fantastic. A Legacy GT is just a fantastic car overall; great handling, speed and obviously it's good in the winter. The only thing is, it's surprisingly cramped inside.

r_driver04 - 2/6/2009 12:48:15 PM

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As a Spec B owner I can agree with S4cabriofoxone. The Legacy is a great car. I would like to see another 50 or 60hp though but that's an easy fix. Subies are extremely reliable cars that have a loyal following.