Subaru November 2005 Sales Rise

- Company on pace to set third consecutive all-time sales record this year -

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported a rise in November sales totaling 14,521 units, an increase of five percent for the month over last year. Total sales are also up five percent year-to-date from the previous year and the company is on track to achieve a third consecutive all-time sales record in 2005.

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"We are very pleased to report an increase in November sales. The all-new Subaru B9 Tribeca led the way, posting its strongest sales month to-date, as popularity and demand for the new product continues to grow," said Bill Cyphers, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Even among some of the most difficult market conditions, Subaru is on track to set yet another all-time sales record this year."

The Subaru B9 Tribeca recorded a solid 2,129 units for the month of November. The Subaru Legacy model line posted a total 5,522 units, with Subaru Outback posting 3,612 units for the month. Subaru Impreza totaled 2,692 unit sales, up seven percent for the month. Subaru Forester posted 3,739 units, while Subaru Baja recorded 439 units for November.

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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/.