May 29, 2014
FHI Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for April 2014 (Flash Report)
| April 2014 | Jan-Apr 2014 | |||||
| Units | 2014 vs 2013 | Units | '14 vs '13 | |||
| Domestic Production *1 | ☆ 53,120 |
+5.9% | Increased y/y for 2nd consecutive month | 220,745 | +6.3% | |
| Overseas Production *2 | 16,176 | -0.4% | Decreased y/y for 12th consecutive month | 59,985 | -8.7% | |
| Global Production Total | ☆ 69,296 |
+4.3% | Increased y/y for 2nd consecutive month | 280,730 | +2.7% | |
| Passenger Vehicles | 6,038 | -37.1% | First y/y decrease in 4 months | 46,408 | -1.1% | |
| Mini Vehicles | 1,857 | -50.4% | First y/y decrease in 8 months | 21,399 | +5.3% | |
| Japan Sales Total | 7,895 | -40.8% | First y/y decrease in 4 months | 67,807 | +0.9% | |
| Export Total *3 | ☆ 41,589 |
+6.3% | Increased y/y for 15th consecutive month | 169,143 | +22.1% | |
☆: Record high for the month of April
*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis
< Production >
- Domestic production increased year-on-year due to high demand for the Forester and Impreza in North America.
- Overseas production reached close to the April record established last year, led by strong sales of the Outback before
the scheduled launch of its all-new version.
< Japan Sales >
- Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year as sales of the Impreza series and Forester declined.
- Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to a drop in sales of the Stella and other minicars.
< Exports >
- Exports from Japan increased year-on-year led by strong sales of the Forester in North America.