Chrysler posts highest October retail sales in Canada since 2004

Chrysler Canada on November 2 announced its 11th consecutive month of sales increases, reporting total sales of 15,168 for the month of October 2010, compared with 14,263 in October 2009. Total October sales represented a gain of 6 percent over the same month last year, and an increase of 27 percent calendar-year-to-date (CYTD). Chrysler Canada sales through October of 175,240 have already surpassed the full 12-month sales figure from 2009. Consistently strong retail sales, representing an increase of 19 percent for the month, were largely responsible for the continued growth.

"Sales of our all-new fuel-efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee were booming in October with sales up 500 percent over last year to the highest Grand Cherokee sales in 10 years," said Reid Bigland, president and CEO of Chrysler Canada. "With 14 additional all-new products hitting showrooms over the next 90 days, we are feeling pretty good about the future."

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Canada's best-selling crossover, the Dodge Journey, surpassed its previous all-time monthly sales record with sales of 2,512 units, an increase of 31 percent.

The Ram pickup and the Dodge Grand Caravan both posted month-of-October sales records. Sales of the Ram pickup gained 36 percent with 3,452 units sold. The Dodge Grand Caravan recorded sales of 4,415 units, an increase of 22 percent for the month. 

"In addition to their records for the month, these three vehicles - the Ram pickup, Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey - have already shattered their previous full-year sales records," said Dave Buckingham, vice president of sales, Chrysler Canada. "We still have two months left in the year, and they have already clinched their best year ever."

The Chrysler Town & Country posted an increase of 51 percent in October with 452 units sold. Combined sales of the Ontario-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are up 43 percent CYTD.

The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee reported its highest sales month in 10 years, with 1,315 units sold, a gain of 500 percent over October 2009. Sales of the Jeep Patriot grew 28 percent on 882 units. Jeep Brand sales were up 37 percent in October compared with last year.

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