New generation Subaru Liberty (Legacy) and Outback models have again recorded massive monthly sales, retailing 854 and 621 respectively in February, according to official VFACTS figures released today.

Total Subaru sales of 3278 were up 15.1 per cent on last year, giving Subaru a market share of 4.0 per cent for the month and 4.2 per cent year-to-date (YTD).

Liberty (Legacy) sales were up 170.3 per cent on last February and 90.2 per cent YTD.

Liberty (Legacy) was again the best-selling imported Medium car and recorded its best ever February result, surpassing the previous record of 738, set in 1992. Its 16.1 per cent market share was up 126.7 per cent over the same month last year.

Outback sales, which include the new diesel variant, were up 201.5 per cent for the month and 133.6 per cent YTD. It was a record February for Outback too, passing the 555 sales achieved in February 2004.

Forester sales of 1001 maintained its best selling SUV Compact status for the month and YTD.

Sales of 716 Imprezas and 86 Tribecas rounded out the Subaru result.

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia said: “We are experiencing record levels of customer interest in both Liberty (Legacy) and Outback.

“Their specification, safety and engineering combined with Subaru’s rock solid reputation for retained value is proving an irresistible combination for both loyal Subaru customers and many people new to the brand.”