Subaru Reports Increased June 2008 Sales

Subaru Reports Another Month of Increased Sales

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1, 2008 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 18,007 total units resulting in the company having another month of increased sales.

2009 Subaru Forester

The 2009 Subaru Forester continues its strong sales start, up 41 percent over the same period last year, while the Subaru Legacy maintains its increase in sales, up 19 percent over the same period last year.

"In a turbulent market, Subaru has seen continued growth," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "The market is clearly undergoing some major shifts as gas prices start to affect buying behavior. With gas at over $4 a gallon, consumers are actively looking for more efficient vehicles without sacrificing safety and versatility. Our vehicles score high marks in these areas and so Subaru has been able to increase market share every month in 2008."

  Model                   2008 June        % v 2007

  Total Legacy              2,339            +19%
  Total Outback             4,704            -14%
   (incl. Legacy Wagon)
  Total Impreza             4,053            - 2%
  Total Forester            5,830            +41%
  Total Tribeca             1,081            -19%
  Total                    18,007            + 5%

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 2005. For additional information visit subaru.com.

Source: Subaru of America, Inc. via /PRNewswire/

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