SUV of the Year Subaru Forester Singlehandedly Swings Subaru's January Sales Into The Green
February 4, 2009
By Benson Kong
Photography by The Manufacturer
The manufacturers recently released their sales figures for January into public space, and according to Subaru's figures, they only have one model to thank for their 8% sales increase compared to last January. Up 115% compared to last year, the Subaru Forester was able to stand tall amidst the woes that have been plaguing the auto industry.
Completely redesigned for 2009, Truck Trend's SUV of the Year has ably demonstrated its all-around character and capabilities. Subaru's January 2009 sales figures are listed below.
| Subaru's January 2009 Sales |
| Model | 2009 | 2008 | % Change |
| Legacy | 1165 | 1451 | -19.7% |
| Outback* | 2515 | 3435 | -26.8% |
| Impreza | 2937 | 3091 | -5.0% |
| Forester | 5162 | 2402 | 115% |
| Tribeca | 415 | 910 | -54.4% |
| Total | 12,194 | 11,289 | 8.0% |
| *includes Legacy wagon |
Source: PR Newswire