Forester leads Subaru to November sales record

(November 5, 2013) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America HAS reported best-ever November sales. Subaru sold 36,621 vehicles in November and 384,511 total vehicles in 2013. The company broke its previous sales record of 336,441 in October with two months remaining in the calendar year.

The Forester, the MotorTrend 2014 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year, and the XV Crosstrek both set all-time monthly sales records during the month. Subaru sold 13,410 and 5,311 units respectively during the month of November.

“November was a busy and exciting month for the brand,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America. “Not only did we have our best ever November, but we revealed the all-new 2015 WRX at the LA Auto Show and hinted at our design direction with the 2015 Legacy CONCEPT.”

Coming off its recent MotorTrend 2014 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year award, Forester continues to show why it was a successful redesign,” said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “The Forester’s strong momentum carried into November as an all-time monthly sales record was set for the SUV. Through November, nearly 60% of our buyers are new to Subaru, more and more people continue to embrace the brand.” added Cyphers.

During November, Subaru also sold its 1 millionth Forester in the United States since the model was introduced in 1997.