Subaru reports record August results, retailing 5,276 units this month.

Sales of the Ascent, Outback and Forester led to the 11.5 percent uptick as compared to the same time last year.

Subaru’s sales performance represents the brand’s best-ever August with the sales total marking a 11.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Following a record July as well, they are going into September 2020 with a positive outlook : “We cannot be more pleased as we continue to deliver tremendous value, safety and reliability to our customers in August,” explained SCI Chairman, President and CEO, Yasushi Enami. “We to want go above and beyond to meet the needs of Canadians with our strong dealer network, customer service and award-winning vehicle line-up.”

Setting sales records for August, the 2020 Forester sold 1,371 units, representing a 28.6 percent increase over the same month last year. The all-new 2020 Outback sold 1,072 units, representing a 26.9 percent jump from last August. While the 2020 Ascent retailed 349 units, a 15.2 percent increase over the same period in 2019. Also having strong months, the BRZ, Crosstrek and Legacy nameplates all outperformed their sales totals from last August.

Across Canada, the Atlantic, Ontario and Quebec regions set records in August respectively, while the West outdid themselves versus the same period last year.