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February 27, 2019

Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Results
for January 2019 (Flash Report)

< January 2019 >

January 2019
Units 2019 vs 2018
Domestic production *1
21,953
-50.9% 6th consecutive month of y/y decrease
Overseas production *2
35,629
+21.6% 7th consecutive month of y/y increase
Global production total
57,582
-22.2% 2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Passenger vehicles 5,383 -42.6% 15th consecutive month of y/y decrease
Mini vehicles 1,964 -28.2% 2nd consecutive month of y/y decrease
Japan sales total 7,347 -39.4% 15th consecutive month of y/y decrease
Export total *3
21,334
-40.0% 3rd consecutive month of y/y decrease

☆: January record

< Production >

Domestic production decreased year-on-year, because of production halt from January 16 through January 26 due to a defect in the Electric Power Steering unit as well as changes in plant operation schedules.
Overseas production increased year-on-year boosted by production of the Ascent that started in May 2018.

< Sales in Japan >

Passenger vehicle sales decreased year-on-year, because of production halt and suspension of new vehicle registration due to a defect in the Electric Power Steering unit.
Mini vehicle sales decreased year-on-year due to decreased sales of the Chiffon and other models.

< Exports >

Exports from Japan decreased year-on-year due to a decline in domestic production.

*1 JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Inc.) report basis (CBU)
*2 Local line-off basis
*3 JAMA report basis

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