Subaru of America June Sales Flat, Q2 -18%

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 43,175 vehicle sales for June 2022, a +0.7 % increase compared with June 2021 (42,877). Based on preliminary data, it looks like industry wide sales will decline ~-20%. (see: US June Vehicle Sales Forecast is Down on Record Prices)

Subaru also reported year-to-date sales of 263,795, a -17.9 % decrease compared with the same period in 2021. Subaru said it continues to face inventory challenges as the result of microchip and supply chain issues affecting automakers globally.

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“As we close the first half of 2022, we need to thank our retailers for their industry leading sales efficiency,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America.

In June, Outback was a top performer by volume with 13,135 sales. Crosstrek sales for June 2022 increased 66.4 %, while Impreza saw a 28.2 % increase compared to June 2021. For the first half of the year, the BRZ sports car posted a 130.7 % increase, while both Crosstrek and Ascent car-lines posted an increase of nine % compared to Q2 2021.