January 2018
Units
2018 vs 2017
Domestic production *1
44,693
-11.4%
First y/y decrease in 2 months
Overseas production *2
29,292
-9.4%
2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Global production total
73,985
-10.7%
3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Passenger vehicles
9,384
-26.2%
3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Mini vehicles
2,734
-1.0%
7th consecutive month of y/y decrease
Japan sales total
12,118
-21.7%
3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Export total *3
35,538
+1.6%
First y/y increase in 2 months
< Production >
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While production of the Subaru XV*4 increased especially for North America, domestic production decreased year-on-year due to a decline in the Forester production.
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Overseas production decreased from a year ago when production of the Impreza just started and production of the Outback was significantly raised to address supply shortages.
< Sales in Japan >
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Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, as the momentum boosted by the new Impreza declined after its launch over a year ago.
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Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due mainly to a decline in the Stella sales.
< Exports >
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Exports from Japan increased year-on-year, led by increased shipments of the Subaru XV*4 to North America, Asia and China.
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)*2 Local line-off basis*3 JAMA report basis*4 Called “Crosstrek” in the North American market.