Subaru of America Releases December 2025 Sales Data
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has disclosed its vehicle sales for December 2025, registering a total of
57,437 sales. This figure reflects a
7.2% decline compared to the same month last year. Finishing the calendar year with a total of
643,591 vehicle sales, Subaru experienced a
3.6% decrease from
2024.
Despite the overall decline, one notable highlight in this report is the performance of the
Crosstrek model. This versatile vehicle not only maintained its top seller status for the eighth month in a row but also celebrated its
best sales year ever, with
191,724 units sold, marking an impressive
5.5% increase compared to the previous year. Following behind was the
Forester, which secured the second spot in December sales, achieving
175,070 annual sales, while the
Outback rounded out the top three with
157,716 for the year.
Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer of SOA, commented on the year-end performance, stating, "Subaru closed out 2025 with the same dedicated focus we started the year with, delivering vehicles of exceptional value while staying true to the core values that define us." He added gratitude towards the retailers who supported the transition of
Forester assembly to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, part of a broader strategy to bolster their lineup including gas, hybrid, and fully electric options.
The
Legacy model, while lower in sales volume, showed significant resilience, achieving
22,212 sales for the year—a
13.4% increase compared to 2024. However, models such as
Ascent and
WRX encountered declines, reporting a decrease of
21.1% and
41.2% respectively for the year.
Troy Poston, Senior Vice President of Sales, remarked, "Our retailers stayed focused on delivering thoughtful, personalized experiences for customers throughout the busy year-end period, strengthening relationships with both customers and communities nationwide. We are set for an exciting 2026 lineup with the all-new
Trailseeker and
Uncharted, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers."
Summary of December Sales Performance
The following is a summary of Subaru's performance across various models for December 2025:
- - Ascent: 5,022 units (7.4% increase from December 2024)
- - Crosstrek: 16,573 units (3% decrease from December 2024)
- - Forester: 15,393 units (10.2% decrease from December 2024)
- - Outback: 14,773 units (0.8% decrease from December 2024)
- - Legacy: 1,935 units (15.5% increase from December 2024)
- - WRX: 1,215 units (32.4% decrease from December 2024)
- - Total for December: 57,437 units (7.2% decrease from December 2024)
In support of its community engagement efforts,
Subaru also ran its annual
Share the Love® Event, donating $250 for every new vehicle purchased or leased to national and local charities chosen by customers. This initiative reflects Subaru's commitment to creating a positive impact within the community. Historically, the program has surpassed
$350 million in cumulative donations since its inception.
As the company looks to the future, the strategic focus remains on enhancing the lineup and fulfilling customer expectations in a competitive market. The final donation results from the
2025 Share the Love Event will be available in March, providing additional insight into the company's charitable contributions.
Subaru continues to uphold its reputation not just as an automotive manufacturer but as a community partner, committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of its customers and the environment.
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