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The all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee, launched
last month, Jeep hopes will create a
benchmark in the premium SUV class. It
features unique innovations such as the new
Quadra-Lift air suspension and Selec-Terrain
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Chrysler Group today reported a U.S. sales increase of
33 percent, the second consecutive year-over-year
percentage sales improvement, and the first time that
monthly sales have topped the 100,000 threshold since
March 2009. Chrysler led out the Detroit "Big Three"
with Ford up 23 percent year-on-year and GM lodged on
16.6 percent.
“May was another positive sign as sales momentum
continues to build for Chrysler Group, exceeding the
100,000 unit threshold for the first time in more than a
year,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive
Officer – Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S.
Sales. “The company continues to show improvement each
month, with May being our strongest month this year,
exceeding overall industry growth for the second month
in a row.”
Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for May of
104,819 units, an increase of 33 percent versus May 2009
(79,010 units). Sales increased 10 percent compared with
April 2010 (95,703 units). Chrysler Group finished the
month with a 49-day supply of inventory (196,210 units),
a 25 percent decline versus May 2009 (260,407 units).
Overall, U.S. industry sales figures for May are
projected at an estimated 11.9 SAAR, the best month to
date for the industry in 2010.
“The production launch of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand
Cherokee in May signaled the product rebirth of the
Chrysler Group, it is a signature vehicle for the
company. It represents the best of Chrysler Group, the
direction we’re moving toward producing high-quality,
technologically-advanced vehicles. It is the first of 16
all-new or significantly refreshed vehicles the company
is introducing this year,” added Diaz. “We are
anticipating that there will be strong customer demand
for the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee adding to the
company’s momentum as we enter the summer months.”
May U.S. Sales Highlights
Dodge Brand sales (42,242 units) were up 73 percent
compared with May 2009 (24,456 units); Dodge Grand
Caravan sales (9,393) were up 66 percent versus May 2009
(5,660 units); Dodge Challenger sales (3,828) increased
42 percent compared with May last year (2,695 units),
setting a monthly sales record for the second month in a
row; Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger Sedan and Dodge
Charger sales each increased by triple digit percentages
versus May 2009; Dodge Nitro sales show positive trend
since introduction of new packages in April and May;
Chrysler Brand sales (20,699 units) increased 29 percent
compared with May 2009 (15,987 units); Chrysler Town &
Country minivan sales (13,395 units) improved 68 percent
versus May 2009 (7,972 units); Chrysler Sebring (sedan
and convertible) sales (2,798 units) increased 42
percent compared with May 2009 (1,977 units); Jeep Brand
sales (22,948 units) increased 6 percent versus the same
time period last year (21,624 units); Jeep Wrangler
sales (9,634 units) improved 4 percent versus May 2009
(9,294 units); Jeep Compass sales (2,373 units)
increased by triple digits compared with May last year
(936 units); Jeep Patriot sales (3,040 units) improved
30 percent compared with the same month in 2009 (2,347
units); Ram Brand sales (18,930 units) increased 12
percent versus May 2009 (16,943 units); Ram Pickup sales
(17,298 units) were up 11 percent compared with last May
(15,516); Dodge Dakota sales (1,610 units) were up 87
percent compared with the same time period last year
(863 units); and: Shipment of the all-new 2011 Ram
Chassis Cab truck to commercial vehicle dealers began in
May. The arrival of the all-new Chassis Cabs marks the
completion of the redesign of the Ram Truck lineup.
“Chrysler Group continues
competitive incentives in June, announcing 0 percent
financing for up to 60 months, and 1.9 percent financing
for 72 months on most 2010 model year Chrysler, Dodge,
Jeep and Ram truck vehicles when financed through GMAC
Financial Services,” added Diaz.
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Chrysler Group
LLC U.S. Sales Summary, May 2010 |
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Month Sales |
Vol % |
Sales CYTD |
Vol % |
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Model |
Curr
Yr |
Pr Yr |
Change |
Curr
Yr |
Pr Yr |
Change |
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Sebring |
2,798 |
1,977 |
42% |
17,387 |
8,933 |
95% |
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300 |
3,507 |
3,679 |
-5% |
17,573 |
16,382 |
7% |
|
Crossfire |
0 |
58 |
-100% |
0 |
235 |
-100% |
|
PT Cruiser |
997 |
1,276 |
-22% |
3,901 |
7,488 |
-48% |
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Aspen |
2 |
678 |
-100% |
30 |
4,484 |
-99% |
|
Pacifica |
0 |
347 |
-100% |
0 |
1,486 |
-100% |
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Town & Country |
13,395 |
7,972 |
68% |
51,342 |
36,559 |
40% |
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CHRYSLER
BRAND |
20,699 |
15,987 |
29% |
90,233 |
75,567 |
19% |
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Compass |
2,373 |
936 |
154% |
8,749 |
4,795 |
82% |
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Patriot |
3,040 |
2,347 |
30% |
13,080 |
10,733 |
22% |
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Wrangler |
9,634 |
9,294 |
4% |
37,226 |
44,080 |
-16% |
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Liberty |
4,105 |
4,615 |
-11% |
18,319 |
19,890 |
-8% |
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Grand Cherokee |
3,246 |
3,480 |
-7% |
22,550 |
19,467 |
16% |
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Commander |
550 |
952 |
-42% |
6,116 |
4,875 |
25% |
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JEEP
BRAND |
22,948 |
21,624 |
6% |
106,040 |
103,840 |
2% |
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Caliber |
7,481 |
2,991 |
150% |
18,853 |
13,769 |
37% |
|
Avenger |
6,332 |
2,512 |
152% |
22,001 |
12,430 |
77% |
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Charger |
9,625 |
4,082 |
136% |
37,277 |
25,972 |
44% |
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Challenger |
3,828 |
2,695 |
42% |
14,580 |
13,713 |
6% |
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Viper |
26 |
44 |
-41% |
113 |
289 |
-61% |
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Magnum |
0 |
8 |
-100% |
0 |
85 |
-100% |
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Journey |
3,781 |
4,023 |
-6% |
21,827 |
22,153 |
-1% |
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Caravan |
9,393 |
5,660 |
66% |
41,265 |
35,927 |
15% |
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Nitro |
1,774 |
1,845 |
-4% |
7,519 |
8,414 |
-11% |
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Durango |
2 |
596 |
-100% |
36 |
2,458 |
-99% |
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DODGE BRAND |
42,242 |
24,456 |
73% |
163,471 |
135,210 |
21% |
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Dakota |
1,610 |
863 |
87% |
5,796 |
6,098 |
-5% |
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Ram P/U |
17,298 |
15,516 |
11% |
68,999 |
80,038 |
-14% |
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Sprinter |
22 |
564 |
-96% |
192 |
2,147 |
-91% |
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RAM BRAND |
18,930 |
16,943 |
12% |
74,987 |
88,283 |
-15% |
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TOTAL
DODGE |
61,172 |
41,399 |
48% |
238,458 |
223,493 |
7% |
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TOTAL
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
104,819 |
79,010 |
33% |
434,731 |
402,900 |
8% |
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TOTAL CAR |
33,597 |
18,046 |
86% |
127,784 |
91,810 |
39% |
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TOTAL TRUCK |
71,222 |
60,964 |
17% |
306,947 |
311,090 |
-1% |
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Selling
Days |
26 |
26 |
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126 |
127 |
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