OREANDA-NEWS. Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its annual production and retail sales plans for calendar year 2014.

Production in 2013 (Result)
Japan Production: 639,000 units (up 12% year-on-year)
Overseas production: 169,000 units (down 8% year-on-year)
Total: 809,000 units (up 7% year-on-year).

Production in 2014 (Plan)
Japan Production: 674,000 units (up 5% year-on-year)
Overseas production: 191,000 units (up 13% year-on-year)
Total: 865,000 units (up 7% year-on-year).

Incorporating May launch of the new Levorg sport wagon in Japan as well as expected growth of the Forester which is in high demand worldwide, Japan production is projected to be 674,000 units to post an all-time record for the 2nd consecutive year.

As the Outback and Legacy deliveries are expected to increase, overseas production is projected to be 191,000 units to reach an all-time high surpassing the previous record established in 2012.

Global production is projected to be 865,000 units which will be an all-time record for the 3rd consecutive year.

In prospect of an expected increase by May launch of the new Levorg sport wagon, Japan sales are projected to be 185,000 units.

As Subaru sales are expected to grow in all of its major markets including the U.S. and China, overseas sales are projected to reach 695,000 units to set an all-time record for the 3rd consecutive year.

Global sales target is 880,000 units which will be an all-time record for the 3rd consecutive year