Launch of a Multi-Passenger SUV for North America
First written in FY2016. 3 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2020-Q3.
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- FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, although U.S. sales of the “Legacy” and “Outback” declined due to the transition from the old models to the new models, sales volumes increased by 13,000 units, or 1.9%, year on year to 676,000 units, owing in part to strong performance by the “Forester” and “Ascent.”」
The “Ascent,” launched as a large SUV for North America, is described as continuing to perform well alongside the Forester and support U.S. sales. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「In May 2018, production of the new 3-row SUV “Ascent” began at our U.S. production site.」
The launch plan for the large SUV for North America reached the launch milestone, with production beginning at SIA and sales beginning in North America. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas, retail sales remained solid in North America, our key market, supported by continued strong sales of the newly launched “Ascent” and “Crosstrek (Japanese name: SUBARU XV),” among other factors.」
Retail sales of the North American large SUV “Ascent” remained solid after its launch, indicating continued progress on the existing launch and sales theme. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of new “Ascent” vehicles launched for sale contributed to solid local sales.」
The contribution from unit sales of the “Ascent,” planned as a large SUV for North America, was confirmed after its launch. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas production at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) began for the new “Ascent,” but production fell below the previous year as the initial impact of the new “Impreza” model eased.」
The new “Ascent,” planned as a large SUV for North America, made concrete progress with the start of production at SIA. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Launch of the new 3-row SUV “ASCENT” in North America」
The 3-row midsize SUV targeting families in North America has been given concrete form as the new ASCENT, launched in 2018, and its introduction to the North American market is under way. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To expand our customer base further in the strong North American market, we plan to launch a large SUV in 2018.」
A new product launch is planned for 2018 to expand the customer base in North America.