With Fiat this week admitting the scale of the task facing it in turning around the Chrysler Group, the U.S. carmaker has announced today that it will return to the leasing market, offering the option of leasing on all 2010 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles through Chrysler’s preferred lender, GMAC Financial Services.

“We are pleased to re-enter the leasing market so we can offer customers the opportunity to lease vehicles at rates competitive with the marketplace,” said Peter Fong, President and Chief Executive Officer–Chrysler Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organisation, Chrysler Group LLC. “Our ability to offer additional financing options will benefit consumers who have long been fans of leasing and appreciate the flexibility this financing option gives them.”

Effective from today (September 17) Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge will each offer leasing options across all their 2010 model year vehicles in the United States. Featured vehicles with special lease rates through to September 30, 2009 are: Chrysler's Town & Country, Dodge's Grand Caravan, Ram 1500 and Journey and Jeep' Wrangler and Liberty.

Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge also offer the following incentives, which are valid through to the end of the month: On 2009 Model Year Vehicles Chrysler will offer 0 percent financing for up to 72 months through GMAC Financial Services or up to US$4,500 Consumer Cash on select 2009 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles; and on selected 2010 model Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles, limited Consumer Cash of up to US$3,000 or attractive financing rates through GMAC Financial Services will be available.

Current Chrysler Group vehicle owners are also eligible for US$1,000 Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash available to use towards the purchase of select 2009 model year vehicles or the purchase or lease of select 2010 model year vehicles. Chrysler Group offers consumers thirty five Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles from which to choose at more than 2,300 dealerships located throughout the United States.

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