Subaru Of America, Inc. Continues Success, Reports Best Ever November

Today Subaru of America, Inc. 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 MotorTrend 2014 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year—Forester 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, Inc. “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.”

Carline	Nov-13	Nov-12	% Chg	Nov-13	Nov-12	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	13410	5703	135.1%	110363	67583	63.3%
Impreza	3767	4552	-17.3%	53907	62312	-13.5%
Impreza WRX	1507	1353	11.4%	16289	11982	36.0%
Legacy	2911	3723	-21.8%	39352	42910	-8.3%
Outback	8852	10124	-12.6%	107047	105481	1.5%
Tribeca	107	164	-34.8%	1455	1886	-22.9%
BRZ	756	527	43.6%	7882	3647	116.1%
XV Crosstrek	5311	2060	157.8%	48216	3987	1109.3%
TOTAL	36621	28206	29.8%	384511	299788	28.3%

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

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Subaru Among Elite Few Rated Superior In New IIHS Front Crash Prevention Test

Continuing its strong performance in crash testing, Subaru has two models, the top-selling Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback crossover, rated as “superior” in the new IIHS Front Crash Prevention (FCP) test program. The FCP program was created as a result of research by the Highway Loss Data Institute indicating that forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, such as Subaru’s EyeSight system, are helping drivers avoid frontal crashes.
The Institute rated models with optional or standard front crash prevention systems as superior, advanced or basic, depending on whether they offer autonomous braking, or autobrake, and, if so, how effective it is in tests at 12 and 25 mph.

• Superior rating is given to vehicles that have an autobraking system such as Subaru EyeSight and can avoid a crash or substantially reduce speeds in both tests.
• Advanced rating applies to vehicles with autobrake that can avoid a crash or reduce speeds by at least 5 mph in one of two tests.
• Basic rating is for vehicles with a forward collision warning system that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performance criteria.

In all, 74 vehicles (2013-14MY) were tested. Subaru’s Legacy sedan and Outback crossover were among the seven vehicles that received the “highest” possible rating of “Superior” when equipped with optional autobrake and forward collision warning systems. The 13MY/14MY Legacy and Outback were the only vehicles that received the highest possible score of six points.

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Subaru Celebrates 4 Millionth Vehicle Built in Indiana

Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana factory has produced its 4 millionth Subaru. The deep indigo blue 2014 Outback is pictured below, beside the first ever Subaru to leave the facility, a first-generation Legacy.

The plant, which was originally a joint venture between Isuzu and Subaru, has produced nine different models for four different manufacturers over the years. The Indiana factory is getting ready to add a tenth as Impreza production arrives.

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