Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor January 2019 (Flash Report)

February 27, 2019

Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for January 2019 (Flash Report)

January 2019

Units
2019 vs 2018

Domestic production *1

21,953

-50.9%
6th consecutive month of y/y decrease

Overseas production *2


35,629

+21.6%
7th consecutive month of y/y increase

Global production total

57,582

-22.2%
2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease

Passenger vehicles
5,383
-42.6%
15th consecutive month of y/y decrease

Mini vehicles
1,964
-28.2%
2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease

Japan sales total
7,347
-39.4%
15th consecutive month of y/y decrease

Export total *3

21,334

-40.0%
3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease

☆: January record


Domestic production decreased year-on-year, because of production halt from January 16 through January 26 due to a defect in the Electric Power Steering unit as well as changes in plant operation schedules.


Overseas production increased year-on-year boosted by production of the Ascent that started in May 2018.


Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, because of production halt and suspension of new vehicle registration due to a defect in the Electric Power Steering unit.


Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to decreased sales of the Chiffon and other models.


Exports from Japan decreased year-on-year due to a decline in domestic production.

*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis

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SUBARU UNVEILED EUROPEAN SPEC “e-BOXER” EQUIPPED MODELSAT GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

March 5, 2019

SUBARU UNVEILED EUROPEAN SPEC “e-BOXER” EQUIPPED MODELS
AT GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

Tokyo, March 5, 2019 – Subaru Corporation today unveiled the European spec version of “Forester” and “SUBARU XV” both equipped with the “e-BOXER”, a power unit combining the Subaru’s signature Boxer engine with an electrification technology, at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show.

Forester(European Spec)
SUBARU XV(European Spec)

“Forester” and “SUBARU XV” with “e-BOXER” are the Subaru’s first electrified products for European markets. The “e-BOXER” used for both vehicles is a power unit utilizing 2.0L horizontally-opposed direct injection engine and an electric motor integrated in the Lineartronic transmission. As an electrified power unit, it achieves not only improved fuel economy, but also brings enjoyment in a variety of scenes, from city driving to rough road driving, through responsive throttle and linear acceleration thanks to the power assist from an electric motor.

Built on SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM, “Forester” and “SUBARU XV” are both benefitted from low-center-of-gravity BOXER engine and Symmetrical AWD known for well-balanced weight distribution. As a result, “Forester” and “SUBARU XV” both deliver superior handling, stability and safety performance.

“e-BOXER” equipped ”Forester” and “Subaru XV” will go on sale in fall 2019 at European markets.

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