Subaru Moves Up 2019-MY Build-Out Dates
Subaru has moved up its build-out dates for seven 2019 models that indicate when final orders must be submitted for the vehicles, and has set time-frames for ordering 2020 models.

Subaru has updated its 2019-MY and 2020-MY ordering dates.
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Subaru has moved up its build-out dates for seven 2019 models that indicate when final orders must be submitted for the vehicles, and has set time-frames for ordering 2020 models.
Fleets can still order most of Subaru's 2019 models, except for the Ascent three-row SUV. New build-out dates have been set for May 20 for the Legacy; June 20 for the Outback; July 20 for the Forester, WRX, and BRZ; Aug. 20 for the Impreza; and Sept. 20 for the Crosstrek.
Subaru has also noted when it will open the order bank for 2020 models. Orders will be accepted this month for the Ascent; in July for the Legacy and Outback; in August for the Forester, WRX, and BRZ; and in October for the Impreza and Crosstrek.
Subaru plans to begin deliveries of 2020 models to fleets in July for the Ascent; October for the Forester, WRX, and BRZ; November for the Legacy, Outback, and Impreza; and December for the Crosstrek.
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