Subaru of America August 2006 Sales Rise

-- Subaru Impreza sales jump 47% on demand for fuel-efficient, all-wheel drive vehicles --

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. August sales were up two percent as compared to the same period last year, posting 17,809 total units for the month. Subaru Impreza sales jumped dramatically up 47 percent in August, while total sales for the brand are up three percent year-to-date from the previous year.

  
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"August was yet another strong month for Subaru," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "Gas prices continue to impact market demand and we have responded by placing emphasis on our compact segment Impreza models. This strategy has paid off as Impreza sales were up nearly 50 percent for the month."

Subaru sold 1,377 units of the Tribeca mid-size SUV during the month of August. The company also posted 7,444 units of Legacy vehicles for the month, driven by strong Subaru Outback sales totaling 5,434 units in August. Subaru Forester recorded 4,002 units, while Baja posted 482 units for the month. Subaru Impreza sales jumped up 47 percent over the previous August, totaling 4,504 units.

"Subaru is the best-selling all-wheel drive car sold in America," said Mr. Colbeck. "We continue to deliver a tremendous value in the marketplace by meeting the demand for fuel-efficient, all-wheel drive vehicles."

For a complete sales chart and additional information about Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru vehicles, visit our media website at http://www.media.subaru.com/.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.

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