Subaru Production and Retail Sales Plans for CY2013
Tokyo, January 15, 2013 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced its annual production and retail sales plans for calendar year 2013.
1. Production
(Units)
| CY2013 Plan | CY2012 Result | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Production | 569,000 | 568,537 | 100.1％ | |
| Passenger Car | 569,000 | 550,176 | 103.4％ | |
| Overseas Production *1 | 172,000 | 184,783 | 93.1％ | |
| Global Production | 741,000 | 753,320 | 98.4％ | |
*1: Excludes CKD production in Malaysia
< Japan Production >
While passenger car demand is expected to remain strong with worldwide launches of the all-new Forester as well as steady sales of Subaru XV and Impreza, Japan production is planned at 569,000 units, the same level as 2012 with a recovery from inventory shortages and mini-car production discontinuation in February 2012 are incorporated.
< Overseas Production >
While strong sales of the Legacy and Outback continue in North America, overseas production is expected to decline 7% to 172,000 units as inventory shortages are on a recovery track due to last year's increased production.
< Global Production >
Global production is expected to decrease slightly to 741,000 units, the first year-over-year drop in two years.
2. Retail Sales
(Units)
| CY2013 Plan | CY2012 Result | Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Sales *2 | 162,000 | 177,715 | 91.2％ | |
| Passenger Cars | 106,000 | 108,070 | 98.1％ | |
| Overseas Sales | 588,000 | 528,897 | 111.2％ | |
| U.S. | 365,000 | 336,441 | 108.5％ | |
| China | 57,500 | 43,459 | 132.3％ | |
| Global Sales | 750,000 | 706,612 | 106.1％ | |
*2: Includes OEM vehicles
< Japan Sales >
Subaru sets its Japan sales target at 162,000 units with its popular "EyeSight" driver-assist system and enhanced SUV range including the Subaru XV, Outback and all-new Forester as leverage.
< Overseas Sales >
In 2013, Subaru plans to increase sales in the U.S. , China and other major markets to sell 588,000 units in total which will mark the second year of growth as well as an all-time overseas sales record.
< Global Sales >
Subaru's global sales target for CY2013 is 750,000 units which will mark the second year of growth as well as an all-time annual sales record in Subaru history.