Subaru August 2005 Sales Rise Eight Percent

-- Total sales up six percent year-to-date; Impreza sales up 15 percent --

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales totaling 17,426 units, showing an increase of eight percent for the month, over the same period last year. Total sales are six percent higher year-to-date over last year and Subaru Impreza sales are up 15 percent for the second consecutive month.

The all-new Subaru B9 Tribeca hit 2,022 units for the month of August. The Subaru Legacy model line recorded a total 7,441 units, while Subaru Outback posted 5,044 units for the month. The Subaru Impreza line was up again 15 percent over the same period last year with 3,054 unit sales. Subaru Forester posted 4,349 units in August, while Subaru Baja recorded 560 units for the month.

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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 2004. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.