Subaru Reports January 2008 Sales

-Legacy sales up 17 percent; Impreza sales up 15 percent-

-Retail sales above same period in 2007-

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 11,289 total units. With retail sales higher than January 2007, both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same period last year, with Impreza posting record January sales.

 

  Model                  Volume    % v 2007
  Total Legacy Sedan      1451      +17%

  Total Outback           3435      -15%
   (incl. Legacy Wagon)

  Total Impreza           3091      +15%

  Total Forester          2402      -12%

  Total Tribeca            910      -19%

Although retail sales grew in January, total sales were 6.5% down from the same period in 2007 (12,074). This was due to a reduction in fleet deliveries. Deliveries to fleets are anticipated to grow over the year.

Tim Colbeck, vice president, sales, Subaru of America said; "in a tough month for the industry it is pleasing to see Impreza set yet another sales record and I thank Subaru dealers for their efforts in growing their business."

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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 more than 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 www.subaru.com.