February 27, 2018
Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for January 2018 (Flash Report)
< January 2018 >
| 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 >
| － | 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. |
| － | 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 >
| － | Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, as the momentum boosted by the new Impreza declined after its launch over a year ago. |
| － | Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due mainly to a decline in the Stella sales. |
< Exports >
| － | 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.
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