Subaru bucks the October slide with record monthly sales

(November 2, 2016) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America has reported 53,760 vehicle sales for October, a 4.1 percent increase over October 2015 sales of 51,629 vehicles. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 500,647 vehicles, a 4.2 percent gain over the same period in 2015.

October marked the 32nd consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Outback, Crosstrek and Forester sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best October ever. Outback posted a 22.3 percent increase, Crosstrek posted a 14.4 percent increase, while Forester posted a 1 percent sales increase in October.
 
“With four consecutive months of sales exceeding 50,000 vehicles, we have the momentum to achieve our eighth consecutive all-time sales record in 2016,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. “These continuing record breaking results are a testament to the dedication, commitment and perseverance of our retailers.”
 
“As we head into the final two months of the year, we are very pleased to have improved availability for Legacy and Outback, as well as the arrival of the all-new 2017 Impreza,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “We are also looking forward to continuing our popular annual ‘Share the Love’ event with its tradition of giving back to the community,” Walters concluded.