Chrysler September Sales Increased Slightly, Best September Since 2007

Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 143,017 units, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in September 2012 (142,041 units), and the group’s best September sales since 2007.

• 42nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
• Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago
• Four Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in September
• Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 19 percent; best September sales in 10 years
• Dodge Durango sales up 66 percent; largest percentage sales increase of any Chrysler Group vehicles

The Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in September compared with the same month a year ago. The Ram Truck brand’s 8 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand during the month. Chrysler Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 42-consecutive months in September.

“Even though industry sales dipped during September, Chrysler Group still managed to eke out a slight sales increase for the month,” said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Our dealers had two less selling days in September compared with a year ago, but they still outperformed the industry and extended our sales streak to 42-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains.”

Chrysler Group had four models that set sales records in September. The Jeep® Compass and Jeep Patriot each set a sales record for the month of September, as did the Dodge Dart compact sedan and the Dodge Challenger. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV were up 66 percent, the largest percentage sales gain by any Chrysler Group vehicle in September.

Chrysler Group finished the month with a 62-days supply of inventory (387,157 units). U.S. industry sales figures for September are projected at an estimated 15.7 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).

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Category: General Update, Vehicles