Six Millionth Subaru Sold in the United States

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Subaru has had a good few years marked by fairly consistent monthly sales increases. This week, Subaru announced that it has sold in the U.S. its six-millionth vehicle: a 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.

Perhaps what’s more intriguing is a report from Just-Auto that claims Subaru may put forward a plan to increase production in the U.S. from 130,000 units annually to about 300,000 units a year as early as April 2016. That strategy would require Subaru to increase production at its Indiana factory and, possibly, open a new one as well to avoid the high cost of importing vehicles from Japan.

Just before the end of October this year, Subaru already surpassed its previous sales record of 266,989 units, set in 2011. Through October, Subaru’s sales are up 26 percent. While the Subaru BRZ may function as a halo car for the brand, the newly refreshed Outback remains the brand’s star in the U.S., with more sales in October than the Forester and Impreza put together. With a new Forester arriving in dealerships soon and the Legacy refreshed, we’d be surprised not to see the brand at least maintain these sales levels. The six-millionth Subaru was a 2013 XV Crosstrek sold in Georgetown, Texas.

 

Courtesy of Automobile Magazine

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2014 Subaru Forester: Bigger, roomier, better mpg for enduring crossover

The 2014 Subaru Forester, the fourth generation of the all-wheel driver crossover that debuted in 1997, will be slightly longer, taller and wider than its predecessor and will make its North American debut at the LA Auto Show in late November.

While featuring slightly bigger dimensions, the 2014 Subaru Forester will be closely related to its older siblings and will offer, according to the manufacturer: “An exceptionally roomy interior, featuring increased rear seat legroom, and an enlarged cargo area.”

New features will also include for the North American market: an infotainment system with smartphone integration, navigation, rear view camera, and harman/kardon premium audio amplifier and speakers.

In Japan, the new Forester’s powertrain options include a 146 horsepower, 2.0-liter flat four connected to either a six-speed manual or a CVT, and a 276 horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer matched exclusively to a CVT.

For the North American market, the 2014 Forester will also be available with two engines, a based 2.5-liter boxer unit that makes 170hp and which can be linked to a 6-speed stick shift or a CVT, and a new 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged flat-four producing 250 horsepower, again offered only with a CVT.

A new suspension and 8.7 inches of ground clearance will be featured and the Forester is expected to have increased mpg averages. The new mpg averages and pricing have not been announced.

The 2014 Subaru Forester will go on sale in Japan on November 13. It will debut at LA Auto Show on Nov. 30 with sales dates pending.

-Courtesy of The Weekly Driver

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