Subaru Impreza

VW Rabbit achieves "Excellent" overall score in CR's ratings as Subaru Impreza & Toyota Matrix judged "Very Good"

YONKERS, N.Y., May 5, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen Rabbit emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated affordable hatchback following tests of six vehicles for the June issue. The VW Rabbit outpointed CR's previously top-rated hatchback, the Mazda3.

"With agile handling and a versatile, well-finished interior, the Rabbit feels solid and is a pleasant car to drive," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. "The Rabbit has commendable fit and finish, a versatile interior, and agile handling."

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 29, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Subaru Impreza was named today one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information announced their picks of vehicles. The list features kbb.com editors' picks of vehicles that are fun, fuel efficient, practical and with more amenities than ever before.

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

"We are honored to have the Impreza recognized as not only cool, but also practical, especially at a time when gas prices keep rising," says Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, Inc.

March 17 , 2008, Australia -- Subaru’s new generation 2008 Subaru Impreza was the big winner at the Automobile Association (AA) Motoring Excellence Awards, New Zealand’s premier motoring awards.

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec.R also won the overall Supreme Car of the Year award in Auckland.

Impreza was judged the safest car on New Zealand roads too, with its independent five-star ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) crashworthiness rating for occupant safety and its top four-star pedestrian protection rating.

To be eligible for the awards, all models in a range had to have the same safety specification, which the Impreza meets, from the entry-level Subaru Impreza 2.0R to the range-topping Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec.R.

Subaru Impreza sales up 24 percent; Subaru Legacy sales up 13 percent; 9.6% gain in Retail sales minus Fleet

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported February sales of 12,907 total units. With retail sales higher than February 2007, both the Subaru Impreza and Subaru Legacy model lines recorded gains over the same period last year.

Sales of Subaru vehicles are up over the same period in 2007, led by strong sales of the company's Impreza, Legacy sedan and Tribeca models. February retail sales (not including fleet sales) improved over 9.6% versus prior year. Fleet deliveries are expected to be made up later in the year.

- Subaru Legacy sales up 17 percent
- Subaru Impreza sales up 15 percent
- Retail sales above same period in 2007

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- 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%

Company posts highest-ever recorded Subaru Impreza month and year-end totals

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported December sales of 18,739 units for the month and a total of 187,208 total units for the year. Sales of the Subaru Impreza led the charge, posting highest-ever month and year-end totals.

- 2008 Subaru Impreza sales up 9%
- Subaru Tribeca up 18%

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported November sales of 14,868 units. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza posted a November record up 9 percent over the same period last year, while the redesigned Subaru Tribeca also posted a double digit gain.

"We are pleased to see that the new 2008 Subaru models continue to be well received by the market," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "We expect to see this momentum carry on through the end of the year."

2008 Subaru Impreza receives highest possible safety rating from IIHS for frontal, side and rear-impact crash tests

CHERRY HILL, N.J., November 16, 2007 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2008 Subaru Impreza is the only small car to earn the highest rating in the most recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests that now require side head protection and electronic stability control.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door

Subaru Impreza sales lead the way with best September ever

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported its best September sales in 20 years with a total of 16,457 units, up two percent from the same period last year. Sales of the all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza lead the way by posting the line's best September sales total in the company's history.

"September was our first full month of sales for the new 2008 Subaru Impreza," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "The market has responded with enthusiasm to the new product and we see this trend continuing through the end of the year."

New York, NY -- Subaru has unveiled the all-new Subaru Impreza 2.5i and its performance icon cousin, the Impreza WRX. With new, more sophisticated styling and two new body styles, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door model, the Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX breathe new life into the compact performance market.

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan

The new Impreza models take a giant leap forward in terms of comfort and utility, while delivering the handling, performance and Subaru Symmetrical AWD that made the original Impreza such a success. Also new for 2008, is the availability of Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) on both the Impreza 2.5i and Impreza WRX.