Subaru smashes sales records in March 2025! Forester leads, Outback soars 29.9%, and Solterra EV sales skyrocket 159%. What’s driving the surge?


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Subaru has made history with its highest monthly sales ever, selling 71,478 vehicles in March 2025. This surpasses its previous record of 70,039 units set in August 2019.

While the Forester and Outback led the pack, the Solterra electric SUV saw a staggering 159% sales increase, thanks to a significant price cut. Let’s take a closer look at Subaru’s performance last month.

Forester Leads as Subaru’s Best-Seller

The Subaru Forester emerged as the top performer, with 22,570 units sold in March, reflecting a 7.3% growth compared to last year. Its recent redesign and strong reputation for safety and reliability continue to attract buyers.

Other Top-Performing Models:

Crosstrek: 18,169 units sold (+25.1%) – Best March ever!
Outback: 17,539 units sold (+29.9%) – Adventure-ready and still popular.
Legacy: 2,540 units sold (+53.2%) – A surprising last hurrah before production ends.

Solterra EV Sees Massive Growth

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The Subaru Solterra, once criticized for its high price and limited specs, saw a 158.7% sales jump after Subaru introduced a $6,500 price cut for the 2025 model.

March 2025 Solterra Sales: 1,154 units (vs. 446 in March 2024)
📈 First Quarter Growth: 172.9% year-over-year increase
🔋 Future Outlook: The price adjustment has sparked interest, but sales still trail behind gasoline-powered models.

Subaru’s March 2025 Sales Breakdown

Model

March 2025 Sales

March 2024 Sales

% Change

Forester

22,570

21,045

0.073

Crosstrek

18,169

14,527

0.251

Outback

17,539

13,501

0.299

Solterra

1,154

446

1.587

Legacy

2,540

1,658

0.532

Impreza

3,049

2,836

0.075

WRX

1,539

1,837

-16.20%

BRZ

334

273

0.223

Ascent

4,584

5,174

-11.40%

Can Subaru Maintain Its Momentum?

With an overall 16.6% sales increase in March 2025, Subaru is on track for a record-breaking year. The first-quarter sales also rose by 9.1%, totaling 166,957 units.

📢 Key Factors Driving Growth:

✔ Commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction
✔ Competitive pricing and promotions (e.g., Solterra price cut)
✔ Strong demand for all-wheel-drive SUVs and crossovers

Challenges Ahead:

  • Sustaining EV momentum against established competitors 🔋

  • Addressing declining sales of models like the Ascent and WRX 🚘

Conclusion

Subaru’s March 2025 sales prove its strong market presence and customer loyalty. While the Forester and Outback remain top choices, the Solterra’s price cut has finally sparked consumer interest.

📌 Will Subaru continue its winning streak in the coming months? Stay tuned for more updates! 🚗💨

FAQ

Subaru set a new sales record in March 2025, selling 71,478 vehicles, surpassing its previous record of 70,039 units from August 2019.

The Forester led the sales with 22,570 units sold, making it Subaru’s best-selling vehicle for the month.

Subaru’s overall sales increased by 16.6% compared to March 2024.

Solterra saw a 158.7% increase in sales after Subaru introduced a $6,500 price cut for the 2025 model.

The Crosstrek had its best March ever, with 18,169 units sold, marking a 25.1% increase.

Despite being discontinued soon, the Legacy sedan saw a 53.2% sales increase, making it a surprising performer.

No, models like the Ascent (-11.4%) and WRX (-16.2%) experienced a decline in sales.

Subaru’s first-quarter 2025 sales reached 166,957 units, reflecting a 9.1% increase year-over-year.

Key factors include strong customer trust, a commitment to safety, competitive pricing, and high demand for AWD vehicles.

Subaru needs to maintain EV momentum, address sales declines in certain models, and compete with established electric vehicle brands.

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