USA SALES FEBRUARY - slight gains for the second month of the year keep Subaru growing.

• Record February - monthly sales increase 1.6 percent over February 2015
• 51st consecutive month of month-over-month growth
• Best February ever for Forester, Outback, WRX/STI
• 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
• 31st consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

Subaru of America, Inc. has reported record sales for February 2016 totaling 42,011 vehicles, a 1.6 percent gain over February 2015. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 83,112 vehicles, a 1.2 percent gain over the same period in 2015. These results build on strong sales from 2015 where Subaru achieved its seventh consecutive year of sales records and exceeded 580,000 annual sales – a first in the company’s history.  

February marked the 24th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company. Forester, Outback, WRX/STI sales were notably strong as each carline achieved its best February ever. Legacy sales for February 2016 increased 2.6 percent over the same month in 2015. BRZ also enjoyed gains over February 2015. 

Earlier in the month, the 2016 Outback made Kelley Blue Book’s 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 for meeting the needs of the modern family with emphasis on outstanding room for both passengers and cargo and excellent off-road capability.

“Subaru vehicles continue to be recognized by the press and public alike for their reliability, value and safety ratings,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer for Subaru of America. “Our record sales are the result of focusing on our core strengths, producing safe, reliable and versatile vehicles that are delivered through an outstanding retail network.”

"We again reported a sales increase in spite of limited inventory levels across the country,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales for Subaru of America. “Our retailers continue to show dedication and commitment which makes these impressive results possible.”

Carline	Feb-16	Feb-15	% Chg	Feb-16	Feb-15	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	12,239	11,459	6.8%	24,143	22,669	6.5%
Impreza	4,432	4,826	-8.2%	8,814	9,922	-11.2%
WRX/STI	2,380	2,359	0.9%	4,716	4,790	-1.5%
Legacy	4,454	4,342	2.6%	8,927	8,223	8.6%
Outback	11,952	11,632	2.8%	23,149	22,983	0.7%
BRZ	425	334	27.3%	786	664	18.4%
Crosstrek	6,129	6,406	-4.3%	12,577	12,919	-2.7%
TOTAL	42,011	41,358	1.6%	83,112	82,170	1.2%

USA SALES JULY - SUBARU - The brand continues to grow at a very strong rate, over 10% in July, 13% YTD.

•  Monthly sales increase 10.5 percent over July 2014
• 44th consecutive month of year-over-year growth
• Best July ever for XV Crosstrek, WRX/STI, Forester and Impreza
• Best month ever for WRX/STI and XV Crosstrek
• 13.8 percent increase YTD over 2014
• 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold
• 17th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 50,517 vehicle sales for July 2015, a 10.5 percent increase over July 2014 sales of 45,714. July marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in August 2014 (50,246). The company also reported year-to-date sales of 322,935 vehicles, a 13.8 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

July marked the 17th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the company which continues to outpace the industry. XV Crosstrek, WRX/STI, Forester and Impreza sales were notably strong as each model line achieved its best July ever. The Forester posted a 9 percent increase, the Impreza a 22 percent increase, while the WRX/STI posted a record sales month and the most gains with an 85 percent sales increase. The XV Crosstrek continued to bring in strong sales with an increase of 30 percent, which also represented a monthly record.

"We are delighted to have achieved a new monthly sales record,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “We would not have been able to achieve our current level of success without the hard work and dedication of our retailers, employees and independent distributors.”

“We have seen record numbers of consumers considering the Subaru brand. Consumers are not just shopping a single model – there has been strong demand for Outback, Forester, XV Crosstrek, Legacy, Impreza, as well as our performance models WRX and STI,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “Almost 60 percent of our sales this year have been to customers new to the brand and we continue to work closely with our parent company to maximize production to meet the demand,” added Walters.

Carline	Jul-15	Jul-14	% Chg	Jul-15	Jul-14	% Chg
	MTD	MTD	MTD	YTD	YTD	YTD
Forester	15,811	14,524	8.9%	96,639	88,924	8.7%
Impreza	6,527	5,368	21.6%	37,833	36,467	3.8%
WRX/STI	3,716	2,005	85.3%	18,751	15,240	23.0%
Legacy	4,500	4,679	-3.8%	33,673	22,533	49.4%
Outback	10,863	11,768	-7.7%	82,180	74,523	10.3%
BRZ	525	724	-27.5%	3,334	5,019	-33.576
XV Crosstrek	8,575	6,603	29.9%	50,525	40,368	25.2%
TOTAL	50,517	45,714	10.5%	322,935	283,722	13.8%