FHI Announces Production and Retail Sales Plans for CY2015
Tokyo, January 16, 2015 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced its annual production and retail sales plans for calendar year 2015.
| 2014 Result | '14 vs '13 | 2015 Plan | '15 vs '14 | |
| Japan Production | 696 | +9% | 700 | +1% |
| Overseas Production *1 | 193 | +14% | 220 | +14% |
| Global Production | 889 | +10% | 920 | +4% |
< Japan Production >
In prospect of strong sales of the new Legacy and Outback being launched worldwide, Japan production is projected to be 700,000 units, which will be an all-time record for the 3rd consecutive year.
< Overseas Production >
With expected high demand for the new Legacy and Outback, overseas production is projected to be 220,000 units, which will be an all-time record for the 2nd consecutive year.
< Global Production >
Global production is projected to be 920,000 units which will be an all-time record for the 4th consecutive year.
| 2014 Result | ’14 vs ’13 | 2015 Plan | '15 vs '14 | ||
| Japan Sales*2 | 170 | -6% | 156 | -8% | |
| Passenger Cars *3 | 127 | +0% | 114 | -10% | |
| Overseas Sales | 744 | +15% | 784 | +5% | |
| U.S. | 514 | +21% | 540 | +5% | |
| Canada | 42 | +14% | 45 | +7% | |
| China | 55 | -2% | 60 | +10% | |
| Other | 133 | +1% | 139 | +4% | |
| Global Sales | 913 | +10% | 940 | +3% | |
< Japan Sales >
Japan sales are projected to be 156,000 units which include a full-year contribution of the Legacy and Outback.
< Overseas Sales >
In prospect of sales increase in key markets including the US and China, overseas sales are projected to reach 784,000 units which will be an all-time record for the 4th consecutive year.
< Global Sales >
Global sales target is 940,000 units which will be an all-time record for the 4th consecutive year.
3. Production Capacity Plans
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