Chrysler vehicle sales decreased 8% vs. January 2009

RP news wires
Tags: manufacturing

Chrysler Group LLC on February 2 announced January U.S. sales data continues to show improvement, following two quarters of increasing share. The Dodge Journey posted year-over-year gains for the third consecutive month. In addition, the Jeep brand saw half of its lineup improve sales year-over-year.

“The company continues to make positive strides each month and that trend continued in January,” said Fred Diaz, president and chief executive officer, Ram Brand, and lead executive for the sales organization, Chrysler Group LLC. “With refreshed products and all-new models hitting the marketplace this year, Chrysler Group employees and dealers are excited to share with consumers all the good things happening in 2010.”

Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for January of 57,143 units. U.S. sales decreased 8 percent compared with the same period last year (62,157 units). Inventory (172,803 units) is down 52 percent compared with January 2009 (359,980 units), representing a 73-day supply. Overall industry figures for January are projected to come in at an estimated 10.9 million SAAR.

January Brand U.S. Sales Highlights

 

Sales Chart

 

Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru January 2010
        Month Sales Vol %       Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Mo Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Sebring

3,593

1,943

85%

3,593

1,943

85%

300

1,654

2,250

-26%

1,654

2,250

-26%

Crossfire

0

43

-100%

0

43

-100%

PT Cruiser

641

947

-32%

641

947

-32%

Aspen

24

886

-97%

24

886

-97%

Pacifica

0

324

-100%

0

324

-100%

Town & Country

4,531

4,292

6%

4,531

4,292

6%

CHRYSLER BRAND

10,443

10,685

-2%

10,443

10,685

-2%

Compass

1,244

819

52%

1,244

819

52%

Patriot

1,972

2,114

-7%

1,972

2,114

-7%

Wrangler

4,888

6,362

-23%

4,888

6,362

-23%

Liberty

2,987

3,343

-11%

2,987

3,343

-11%

Grand Cherokee

3,311

3,124

6%

3,311

3,124

6%

Commander

1,313

1,072

22%

1,313

1,072

22%

JEEP BRAND

15,715

16,834

-7%

15,715

16,834

-7%

Caliber

2,506

2,400

4%

2,506

2,400

4%

Avenger

3,134

2,171

44%

3,134

2,171

44%

Charger

2,125

4,028

-47%

2,125

4,028

-47%

Challenger

1,683

2,757

-39%

1,683

2,757

-39%

Viper

26

127

-80%

26

127

-80%

Magnum

0

27

-100%

0

27

-100%

Journey

4,790

3,092

55%

4,790

3,092

55%

Caravan

4,298

3,219

34%

4,298

3,219

34%

Nitro

1,368

1,530

-11%

1,368

1,530

-11%

Durango

23

502

-95%

23

502

-95%

DODGE BRAND

19,953

19,853

1%

19,953

19,853

1%

Dakota

994

1,459

-32%

994

1,459

-32%

Ram P/U

9,957

12,843

-22%

9,957

12,843

-22%

Sprinter

81

483

-83%

81

483

-83%

RAM BRAND

11,032

14,785

-25%

11,032

14,785

-25%

TOTAL DODGE

30,985

34,638

-11%

30,985

34,638

-11%

 

 

 

TOTAL Chrysler Group LLC

57,143

62,157

-8%

57,143

62,157

-8%

 

 

 

          TOTAL CAR

14,721

15,747

-7%

14,721

15,747

-7%

          TOTAL TRUCK

42,422

46,410

-9%

42,422

46,410

-9%

Selling Days

24

26

 

24

26

 

Global Sales Reporting & Analysis 
February 2, 2010