May 30, 2018
< April 2018 >
April 2018
Jan-Apr 2018
Units
2018 vs 2017
Units
’18 vs ’17
Domestic production *1
57,360
-3.4%
2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease
226,281
-4.4%
Overseas production *2
28,771
-8.3%
5th consecutive month of y/y decrease
116,971
-13.0%
Global production total
86,131
-5.1%
6th consecutive month of y/y decrease
343,252
-7.5%
Passenger vehicles
7,110
-25.1%
6th consecutive month of y/y decrease
44,033
-18.4%
Mini vehicles
1,897
-14.8%
10th consecutive month of y/y decrease
11,841
-7.7%
Japan sales total
9,007
-23.2%
6th consecutive month of y/y decrease
55,874
-16.3%
Export total *3
48,887
+1.1%
4th consecutive month of y/y increase
185,734
+4.6%
< Production >
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Domestic production decreased year-on-year, as a decrease in production of the Forester and other models offset an increase in production of the Crosstrek*4 for North America.
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Overseas production decreased year-on-year, as the momentum boosted by the redesigned Impreza declined after its introduction over a year ago.
< Sales in Japan >
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Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, as the momentum boosted by the redesigned Impreza declined after its introduction over a year ago and the Forester was nearing a launch of its redesigned version.
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Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, mainly due to a decline in the Chiffon and Sambar sales.
< Exports >
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Exports from Japan increased year-on-year, as decreased shipments for North America were offset by increased shipments for other regions including Europe and Australia.
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)*2 Local line-off basis*3 JAMA report basis*4 Called Subaru XV in other regions.