SUBARU: Tiny gain in June as ’21 comps turn favorable

Subaru sales rose 0.7 percent to 43,175 in June as the automaker marked the anniversary of the industry’s inventory crisis even as it continues to struggle with supply issues. June’s gain snapped a streak of 12 consecutive monthly declines for the brand. For the quarter, Subaru was down 18 percent to 131,449.

Notable nameplates (June): Crosstrek, up 66%; Forester, off 9.8%; Outback, down 20%; Ascent up 7.9%.

Incentives: $753 per vehicle, down 44% from a year earlier, TrueCar says

Average transaction price: $35,393, up 8.4% from a year earlier, according to TrueCar

Quote: “Our priority for the second half of the year is to continue navigating supply chain challenges to best meet the strong demand for Subaru vehicles,” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales.

Did you know? Subaru saw four of nameplates post gains in June, and four nameplates post losses compared with a year earlier, with Outback generating the biggest loss by volume while Crosstrek posted the largest gain by volume.