The Jeep brand was easily the best performing of the four Chrysler Group divisions last year, and for the full year it sold 60,875 vehicles with the Grand Cherokee (above) its top-seller with 14,869 sales.

With a further 12,788 vehicles sold during December, Chrysler Group has sold a total of 140,786 vehicles outside North America for the full year of 2009, which equates to a decrease of 34 percent compared to the previous year, 2008.

December vehicle sales outside North America showed positive year-on-year increases in some regional markets, although this data has to be taken in the context of a very bleak month for sales a year ago. Last month year-on-year sales were up 92 percent in the United Kingdom, 75 percent in China, 56 percent in Australia, 26 percent in Chile and 5 percent in Spain; when compared with the same month in 2008. December's total overseas sales also added up to an increase of 11 percent compared to the prior month, November.

Fourth quarter results outside North America totalled 37,061 units sold which was the best quarter's performance of last year as the Chrysler Group sold 35,282 vehicles in the first quarter, 34,547 vehicles in the second quarter and 33,812 vehicles in the third quarter. Dodge's Journey minivan was the best performing model from the Chrysler Group last year outside North America with 15,908 vehicles sold, an 89 percent increase compared to the previous year. Chrysler Group sells and services vehicles in more than 120 countries around the world.

Regional Sales

In the Asia Pacific region, the company sold 3,898 vehicles in December. China led the region with 2,494 sales in December. For the year, the Chrysler Group sold 33,905 vehicles in the Asia Pacific region. China sold 19,223 vehicles last year and was the sales leader for the region and the company outside North America. In Western and Central Europe, the company sold 3,675 vehicles in December. The United Kingdom led the region with 695 vehicles sold last month. For the year, the company sold 48,883 vehicles in Western and Central Europe. Italy led the region in annual sales with 8,759 vehicles sold. In Latin America, the company sold 3,086 vehicles in December. Venezuela led the legion with 1,043 vehicle sales in December. For the year, the company sold 34,541 vehicles in Latin America. Venezuela led the region with 13,167 vehicles sold last year. Combined sales in Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia totaled 2,062 vehicles in December. In 2009, the company sold 22,865 vehicles in the region.

Brand Sales

The Jeep brand sold 5,903 vehicles in December, easily the best performing of the four divisions, and for the full year it has sold 60,875 vehicles. The Wrangler led the brand's sales in December with 1,515 vehicle sales while for the year, the Grand Cherokee is top with 14,869 vehicle sales. The Dodge brand sold 4,323 vehicles in December. Last year’s Dodge's sales totaled 47,267 units. The Journey led the brand in December with 1,850 vehicles sold. The Chrysler brand sold 2,247 vehicles in December and reached 28,763 vehicle sales last year. The Chrysler minivan led the brand with 706 vehicles for the month and 7,966 vehicles for the year. The Ram brand sold 315 vehicles in December and for the year, the Ram brand sold 3,881 vehicles. Ram vehicles are sold in select markets outside North America.