FHI Announces Production and Retail Sales Plans for CY2016
- Subaru’s Production and Sales to Surpass One Million Units for First Time -
Tokyo, January 18, 2016 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced its annual production and retail sales plans for calendar year 2016.
1. Production | (Units in Thousands) |
2015 Result | ’15 vs ’14 | 2016 Plan | ’16 vs ’15 | |
Japan Production | 710 | +2% | 718 | +1% |
Overseas Production *1 | 229 | +19% | 296 | +29% |
Global Production | 939 | +6% | 1,014 | +8% |
<Japan Production>
Japan production is projected to be 718,000 units. It will be an all-time record for the 4th consecutive year.
<Overseas Production>
With production capacity increases to be carried out in 2016, overseas production is projected to grow to 296,000 units. It will be an all-time record for the 3rd consecutive year.
<Global Production>
Global production is projected to be 1,014,000 units, surpassing one million for the first time. It will be an all-time record for the 5th consecutive year.
2. Retail Sales | (Units in Thousands) |
2015 Result | ’15 vs ’14 | 2016 Plan | ’16 vs ’15 | ||
Japan Sales *2 | 162 | -4% | 162 | +0% | |
Passenger Cars *3 | 124 | -2% | 124 | +0% | |
Overseas Sales | 816 | +10% | 871 | +7% | |
U.S. | 583 | +13% | 615 | +6% | |
Canada | 47 | +11% | 50 | +7% | |
China | 47 | -14% | 50 | +6% | |
Other | 139 | +5% | 156 | +11% | |
Global Sales | 978 | +7% | 1,033 | +6% |
<Japan Sales>
Japan sales are projected to be 162,000 units, maintaining the previous year level.
<Overseas Sales>
In prospect of growth in key markets including the U.S. and Canada, overseas sales are projected to be 871,000 units. It will be an all-time record for the 5th consecutive year.
<Global Sales>
Global sales are projected to be 1,033,000 units, surpassing one million for the first time. It will be an all-time record for the 5th consecutive year.
*1: Excludes CKD production in Malaysia
*2: Includes OEM vehicles
*3: Passenger cars excluding mini vehicles
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