Chrysler's U.S. sales for February were 48% higher than January

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Chrysler Group LLC on March 2 reported a slight sales increase compared with February 2009.

The company reported total U.S. sales for February of 84,449 units, a slight increase vs. the same time period last year (84,050 units) and an increase of 48 percent compared with January 2010 (57,143 units). Chrysler Group finished the month with 197,080 units in inventory, a 44 percent decline compared with February 2009 (350,966 units). Overall industry figures for February are projected to come in at an estimated 10.6 million SAAR.

“Chrysler Group sales were up slightly this month, in line with the industry,” said Fred Diaz, president and chief executive officer, Ram Brand, and lead executive for the sales organization. “Compared with January, Chrysler Group’s February sales grew more than the industry average, reinforcing the company trend of steady, month-over-month growth.”

February U.S. Sales Highlights

Car sales increased 38 percent compared with the previous year
Chrysler Sebring (sedan and convertible), Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Charger all post year-over-year sales increases
Chrysler brand sales up 9 percent compared with February 2009
Jeep brand sales increase 6 percent vs. the previous year
Dodge brand sales improve 8 percent sales compared with last year
All brands post sales increases compared with January
Ram pickup sales up 3 percent compared with the previous month
Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Grand Caravan and the all-new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty posted month-over-month sales increases

“The 2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet and Jeep Wrangler Islander vehicles are arriving at dealer showrooms now,” said Diaz. “The 2010 model year Nitro Heat, Journey Crew and Dodge Grand Caravan Hero packages are open for ordering and will soon arrive at your local Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealer.”

Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru February 2010

Month Sales

Vol %

Sales CYTD

Vol %

Model

Curr Yr

Pr Yr

Change

Curr Yr

Pr Yr

Change

Sebring

3,160

1,448

118%

6,753

3,391

99%

300

4,487

2,778

62%

6,141

5,028

22%

Crossfire

-100%

PT Cruiser

627

1,218

-49%

1,268

2,165

-41%

Aspen

1,582

-100%

2,468

-99%

Pacifica

342

-100%

666

-100%

Town & Country

8,649

8,099

13,180

12,391

CHRYSLER BRAND

16,925

15,519

27,368

26,204

Compass

1,911

923

107%

3,155

1,742

81%

Patriot

2,986

2,161

38%

4,958

4,275

16%

Wrangler

5,967

9,088

-34%

10,855

15,450

-30%

Liberty

3,659

4,066

-10%

6,646

7,409

-10%

Grand Cherokee

6,614

4,725

40%

9,925

7,849

26%

Commander

2,202

978

125%

3,515

2,050

71%

JEEP BRAND

23,339

21,941

39,054

38,775

Caliber

2,263

2,519

-10%

4,769

4,919

-3%

Avenger

3,442

1,931

78%

6,576

4,102

60%

Charger

10,363

6,703

55%

12,488

10,731

16%

Challenger

2,145

3,283

-35%

3,828

6,040

-37%

Viper

-49%

174

-71%

Magnum

-100%

Journey

4,139

4,615

-10%

8,929

7,707

16%

Caravan

9,390

9,003

13,688

12,222

12%

Nitro

1,201

1,794

-33%

2,569

3,324

-23%

Durango

511

-98%

1,013

-97%

DODGE BRAND

32,975

30,430

52,928

50,283

Dakota

891

1,334

-33%

1,885

2,793

-33%

Ram P/U

10,267

14,448

-29%

20,224

27,291

-26%

Sprinter

378

-86%

133

861

-85%

RAM BRAND

11,210

16,160

-31%

22,242

30,945

-28%

TOTAL DODGE

44,185

46,590

-5%

75,170

81,228

-7%

TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

84,449

84,050

141,592

146,207

-3%

TOTAL CAR

25,884

18,786

38%

40,605

34,533

18%

TOTAL TRUCK

58,565

65,264

-10%

100,987

111,674

-10%

Selling Days

Global Sales Reporting & Analysis

March 2, 2010