Subaru Reports Strong June Sales
1 July 1997
Subaru Reports Strong June SalesCHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its June sales results. The company reported total unit sales of 10,329. This marks a 17 percent increase over June 1996 when monthly sales totaled 8,818. Year-to-date sales of 55,749 continue to run slightly ahead of year-to-date 1996 sales of 54,061 (three percent increase). Sales of Legacy, the mainstay of the Subaru line-up, increased 11 percent over June 1996 (7,594 vs. 6,825 respectively). Subaru Outback, which remains a popular purchase choice, accounted for 4,703 of Legacy sales. Subaru Impreza also enjoyed great success in June. The subcompact model line sales totaled 2,620 - a 39 percent increase over June 1996 sales of 1,880. Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 630 franchised dealers across the United States. All Legacy models sold in the U.S., including the Outback, are produced at the company's American manufacturing plant, Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, Inc., near Lafayette, Ind. SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.