(March 8, 2014) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America this past week reported record sales for February totaling 41,358 vehicles, an 18.5 percent gain over February 2014. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 82,170, a 21 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

February marked the 12th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, WRX/STI, Legacy, Outback and XV Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each model line achieved its best February ever. Legacy sales for February increased 69 percent over the same month in 2014. The WRX/STI, Outback and XV Crosstrek also enjoyed double-digit gains.

In February, Subaru earned a number of awards including the 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the brand category, MotorWeek awarded the all-new 2015 Legacy its Drivers' Choice Award for Best Family Sedan, U.S. News and World Report gave Subaru its 2015 Best Wagon for the Money award for the Outback, and Consumer Guide Automotive awarded the Subaru BRZ with a “Best Buy Award” in the Sporty/Performance Car category for the second consecutive year.

“Subaru of America is particularly proud of the number of awards and accolades our vehicles have received recently,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America. “The strength of our products and increased brand awareness are driving the demand for our vehicles to record levels.”

“We’re proud that our retailers overcame challenging weather conditions in February and delivered our 39th consecutive month of year over year growth,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “With this start to 2015, we are confident Subaru will have another record year in the U.S.