New Subaru and Outback Sales Success

SYDNEY – November 5, 2009: The new generation Subaru Liberty and Outback have achieved remarkable sales in their first full month, helping the brand to a monthly total of 3302 vehicles, according to official VFACTS figures released today.

Liberty achieved its best October since 1991, retailing 738 – 119.6 per cent ahead of the same month last year and outselling key Japanese competitors.

Outback sales of 543 were 95.3 per cent up on last October.

It was Outback’s best October result since 2000.

Forester maintained its status as best-selling SUV year-to-date (YTD) across all categories, with 1039 sales.

Impreza sold 965 in October, up 15.6 per cent for the month and 8.9 per cent YTD.

Tribeca sales of 17 reflected low stock, due to be replenished in the near future.

Subaru’s successful October took its market share to 4.1 per cent for the month, with a YTD figure of 4.0 per cent.

The Outback 2.0D, Subaru’s first-ever diesel variant, and the Liberty Exiga family wagon – both launched this week - are expected to further highlight the new generation range’s success in November.