Subaru Posts Record Sales in the U.S., Canada and Australia in 2015

7th Consecutive Year of Record Sales in the U.S.

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that Subaru’s 2015 annual sales have posted all-time records in its key markets including the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Subaru’s U.S. sales in 2015 rose 13.4% to 582,675 units, marking the seventh consecutive year of sales records as well as eighth consecutive year of sales increases. All of the key models have contributed to the sales success; the Forester achieved 175,192 units (+9.5%), while the Outback and the Legacy sold 152,294 units (+9.7%) and 60,447 units (+15.6%), respectively. The Crosstrek*1 enjoyed strong growth with 88,927 units sold (+25.3%).

In Canada, Subaru sales increased 10.9% to 46,609 units, setting an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year. All of the key models have contributed to the strong sales; the Forester achieved 12,706 units (+3.3%) while the Outback and the Legacy sold 9,992 units (+15.0%) and 3,258 units (+11.4%), respectively. The Crosstrek*1 also contributed to the growth with sales 8,422 units (+21.7%).

In Australia, Subaru sales were up 7.6% to 43,600 units, setting an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year. Driven by the all-new 2015 models launched in January, the Outback and the Liberty*2 each achieved a significant sales increase, selling 10,927 units (+344.7%) and 4,097 units (+298.9%), respectively. Annual sales of the Outback topped 10,000 units for the first time.

*1 “Subaru XV” outside North America
*2 “Legacy” outside Australia

Subaru’s U.S. Annual Sales (January – December)