| May 2016 | Jan-May 2016 | |||||
| Units | 2016 vs 2015 | Units | ’16 vs ’15 | |||
|
Domestic Production
*1
|
55,182
|
+3.7% | 5th consecutive month of y/y increase | 299,378 | +4.7% | |
|
Overseas Production
*2
|
18,181
|
0.0% | First y/y decrease in 7 months | 106,664 | +12.5% | |
| Global Production Total |
☆
73,363
|
+2.8% | 7th consecutive month of y/y increase | 406,042 | +6.6% | |
| Passenger Vehicles | 8,243 | 24.2% | 2nd consecutive month of y/y increase | 53,352 | -10.1% | |
| Mini Vehicles | 1,961 | -23.8% | 9th consecutive month of y/y decrease | 14,491 | -21.1% | |
| Japan Sales Total | 10,204 | 10.8% | 2nd consecutive month of y/y increase | 67,843 | -12.7% | |
|
Export Total
*3
|
☆
41,508
|
+15.8% | 4th consecutive month of y/y increase | 238,391 | +10.4% | |
☆: Record high for the month of May
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU) *2 Local line-off basis *3 JAMA report basis
Production
– Domestic production increased year-on-year led by strong demand for the Subaru WRX and the Forester.
– Overseas production slightly decreased year-on-year. (3 units fewer than the same month last year.)
Japan Sales
– Passenger vehicle sales increased year-on-year, led by continued strong demand for the Forester which was facelifted in October 2015.
– Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to a decline in the Stella sales.
Exports
– Exports from Japan rose year-on-year, with increased shipments to most markets including North America, Europe, Australia and China.
