-- July sales surge 19% as Subaru Legacy, Forester and Impreza model lines all post double-digit gains --PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. national sales soared in July posting an all-time July sales high of 18,923 units rising 5 percent from the same period last year. The Subaru Northwest Region also had a record July with sales totaling 3,250 vehicles up 19 percent over the previous July. The region's total sales are also up nine percent year-to-date."I would like to thank the Subaru dealers in the region for their outstanding efforts this month," said Jim Pernas, regional vice president, Subaru Northwest Region, Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru is a compelling choice in the Northwest because it is an environmentally conscious manufacturer that offers strong fuel economy, exhilarating driving performance and go-anywhere capability coupled with industry-leading active and passive safety that comes standard with our Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive." Regional Sales Highlights Subaru Northwest Regional sales were led by the Subaru Impreza, up a tremendous 34 percent from the previous July. Also posting double-digit gains was the Legacy line including the Outback up 28 percent and the Subaru Forester up 12 percent for the month. Carr Subaru of Portland leads the nation in total sales volume and was first in sales for the state of Oregon for July. Carter Subaru of Seattle had the strongest sales in July for the entire Subaru Northwest Region. Total U.S. Subaru Sales by Model Line The Subaru Legacy posted very strong results up 11 percent with 8,301 units in July, fueled by Subaru Outback sales of 5,974 units for the month. Subaru Forester recorded 4,492 units, while Baja posted 496 units in July. Subaru Impreza continues its incredible sales year posting a record 21 percent increase over the previous July, totaling 4,014 units. Subaru B9 Tribeca also posted a strong 1,620 units for the month. To locate a Subaru dealer visit: http://www.subaru.com/ . About Subaru Northwest Region The Subaru Northwest Region, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is responsible for Subaru business in Alaska, Calif., Idaho, Mont., Nev., Ore., Wash., and Wyo. Also located in the region are Subaru Port Operations in Vancouver, Wash., as well as a parts warehouse in Portland. The Subaru Northwest Region makes up approximately one quarter of total Subaru sales for the brand. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/ Source: Subaru of America, Inc. |