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% |
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TOTAL Chrysler Group LLC |
57,143 |
62,157 |
-8% |
57,143 |
62,157 |
-8% |
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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 |
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Global Sales Reporting & Analysis | ||||||
February 2, 2010 |