Subaru US sales rise 9 percent in August, led by Outback

August Auto Sales: Subaru

NEW YORK — Subaru said Wednesday that its U.S. sales rose by more than 9 percent in August, helped by its popular Outback crossover vehicle.

BY THE NUMBERS: Subaru sold 11,204 vehicles in the U.S. during August, up from 10,223 in the year-ago month.

TOP SELLER: Subaru sold 8,053 Outbacks during August.

HOT MODEL: Also the Outback. Subaru’s August Outback sales were up 37 percent over last year.