- Strong April sales with 5,199 vehicles sold
- All carlines were up versus last year, Crosstrek, Ascent and Outback led the way
- The best April ever for the Quebec region
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc, (SCI) begins the second quarter announcing a strong April sales result. The Crosstrek, Ascent and Outback led the way, supported with solid performances up and down the entire Subaru lineup as SCI reports 5,199 vehicles sold.
Subaru's April sales performance marks a 303.0 per cent surge compared to the same month last year, as the brand looks to continue to carry strong sales momentum into the summer months.
"With summertime just around the corner, I'm excited for an important year for Subaru," said SCI president, chairman and CEO Yasushi Enami. "Our award-winning lineup is growing, and we continue to offer Canadians a unique blend of quality, safety and performance with an adventurous personality."
The refreshed Crosstrek continues to sell at a torrid pace and sold 1,827 units, up 410.3 per cent over the same month last year. The family-sized Ascent also posted a strong April for Subaru with 306 units sold, representing a 356.7 per cent jump versus April 2020. The Outback also outsold last April with 1,122 units, a 333.2 per cent uptick. But the entire Subaru lineup performed well. The Forester sold 1,106 (+292.2 per cent), the BRZ retailed 42 units (+281.8 per cent), Legacy was up 182.8 per cent, Impreza too, with a 131.7 per cent increase and the iconic WRX/STI was up 171.1 per cent over last year.
Regionally, Subaru had terrific support from all Canadian regions with the Quebec area leading the way with its best ever April on record.
April 2021 |
|
5,199 |
Month's actual |
1,290 |
Previous year (same month) |
3,909 |
Difference |
303.0% |
MTD sales vs. STLY |
16,459 |
2021 YTD |
10,885 |
2020 YTD |
5,574 |
Difference |
51.2% |
YTD sales vs. STLY |
5,199 |
Q2 2021 |
1,290 |
Q2 2020 |
3,909 |
Difference |
303.0% |
Current quarter sales vs. STLY |
About Subaru Canada, Inc.
Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 95 authorized dealers across Canada. For more information, please visit www.subaru.ca or www.pr.subaru.ca or follow @SubaruCanada on Twitter.
SOURCE Subaru Canada Inc.
Julie Lychak, PR Manager, (905) 568-4959, [email protected]; Daniel Tomasso, PR Specialist, (905) 568-4959, [email protected]; Sebastien Lajoie, PR Specialist, Quebec Region, (514) 336-0600, [email protected]
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