Eighth consecutive month of growth is also best-ever for Impreza lineup

(MISSISSAUGA) - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce that it set an all-time monthly sales record in July. Total sales of 2,002 units were up 62.2 percent over last July, and beat the previous record, set in April of this year, by 32 units. It was the eighth consecutive month of sales growth for SCI.

It was also a best-ever month for the Impreza lineup, as Canadians bought 1,012 of these affordable performance vehicles, a 95.7 percent improvement over the same month last year. Forester also made a significant contribution to the company’s success in July, with 659 units beating last July’s sales by 145.0 percent.

“My congratulations to everyone at SCI and our dealerships for making sure car buyers know a Subaru is a great choice, especially when gas prices are high and purchasing dollars must stretch as far as possible,” said Katsuhiro Yokoyama, president and CEO of SCI. “We’ve worked hard to ensure that Subaru offers vehicles that are fuel-efficient, versatile and safe-without giving up exhilarating performance. Now is the time when that strategy will pay off for Subaru and consumers alike.”

Source: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the debut of its new Subaru EXIGA in Japan. The EXIGA went on sale nationwide through Subaru dealerships today.

Based on the concept of a seven-seater with panoramic visibility for the touring experience, the EXIGA has been developed to provide a safe and pleasant journey for all occupants. Capitalizing on its accumulated know-how from building wagons and crossover SUVs, Subaru has succeeded in creating open and comfortable interior space for all the passengers to easily engage in conversation and share the experience of touring enhanced by dramatic wide-angle views through the windows.

The new model represents Subaru’s latest proposal for a new type of multi-passenger vehicle, built on Subaru’s strengths in vehicle stability, low noise, and quality ride —all realized by Subaru’s Horizontally-Opposed engine layout and the Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept (Subaru DC³).

Development Concept: a Seven-Seater for Panorama Touring

• Seven passengers
  Despite a body size that’s convenient for maneuvering, the EXIGA comfortably accommodates up to seven occupants, ensuring ample space and a pleasant ride for each passenger. Excellent utility and comfort have been added through the adoption of new designs for better visibility, ingress/egress, and cargo space.
• Panorama
  A bright, open interior space has been created for passengers in any seat to enjoy the scenery outside. The vehicle’s low noise level allows all passengers to easily converse.
• Touring
  In addition to high levels of safety, both active and passive, the EXIGA blends high performance and smooth handling with high-quality riding comfort. The vehicle also offers excellent environmental performance and fuel economy.

Source: FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES Ltd.

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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, offers sincere sympathy to those affected by the severe earthquake that struck Eastern Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008.

FHI announced today that Subaru of China Ltd. (SOC) provided 1 million yuan in relief funds through the China Charity Federation on May 14, 2008. The relief funds were raised by SOC and nation-wide Subaru dealers in China, a total of 75 companies, to contribute the recovery effort in the quake area in Sichuan Province.

Subaru of China Ltd., located in Beijing, is a wholly owned subsidiary of FHI.

About Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, is a leading manufacturer in Japan with a long history of technological innovations that dates back to its origin as an aircraft company. While the automotive business is a main business pillar, FHI’s Aerospace, Industrial Products and Eco Technologies divisions offer a diverse range of products from general-purpose engines, power generators, and sanitation trucks to small airplanes, crucial components for passenger aircrafts, and wind-powered electricity generating systems. Recognized internationally for its AWD (all-wheel drive) technology and Horizontally-Opposed engines in Subaru, FHI is also spearheading the development of environmentally friendly products and is committed to contributing to global environmental preservation.

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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, offers sincere sympathy to those affected by the severe earthquake that struck Eastern Sichuan, China on May 12, 2008.

FHI announced today that Subaru of China Ltd. (SOC) provided 1 million yuan in relief funds through the China Charity Federation on May 14, 2008. The relief funds were raised by SOC and nation-wide Subaru dealers in China, a total of 75 companies, to contribute the recovery effort in the quake area in Sichuan Province.

Subaru of China Ltd., located in Beijing, is a wholly owned subsidiary of FHI.

About Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, is a leading manufacturer in Japan with a long history of technological innovations that dates back to its origin as an aircraft company. While the automotive business is a main business pillar, FHI’s Aerospace, Industrial Products and Eco Technologies divisions offer a diverse range of products from general-purpose engines, power generators, and sanitation trucks to small airplanes, crucial components for passenger aircrafts, and wind-powered electricity generating systems. Recognized internationally for its AWD (all-wheel drive) technology and Horizontally-Opposed engines in Subaru, FHI is also spearheading the development of environmentally friendly products and is committed to contributing to global environmental preservation.

Source: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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The 2008 Subaru Impreza was named today one of the Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book’s. The leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information announced their picks of vehicles. The list features kbb.com editors’ picks of vehicles that are fun, fuel efficient, practical and with more amenities than ever before.

“We are honored to have the Impreza recognized as not only cool, but also practical, especially at a time when gas prices keep rising,” says Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer for Subaru of America, Inc.

In choosing the 2008 list of Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000, the kbb.com editors used the same set of criteria that many consumers use in examining this category: safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, the vehicle’s fun-to-drive-factor, as well as the subjective “cool” factor. The editors said that the 2008 Impreza, with 170 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a double-wishbone suspension, “adds a sporty and capable touch” to their cool car selections. The kbb.com editors also noted that the five-door variant is available with a similar base price to that of the sedan, yet suits those in need of more cargo room for their active lifestyles.

“The vehicles on our Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 list are very fun to drive and feature-filled; first-time buyers and frugal down-sizers have never had it so good,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. “Manufacturers are finding ways to nicely equip their entry-level vehicles while still keeping the price reasonably low, and consumers are reaping the benefits more and more each year.”

The all-new 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i was awarded the “Top Safety Pick Gold” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and comes at a starting price of $16,995. With new, more sophisticated styling and two new body styles, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door model, the Impreza 2.5i breathes new life into the compact performance market.

Source: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.