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 per cent 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 per cent 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."

Sales Highlights

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 per cent. The Ram pickup and the Dodge Grand Caravan both posted month-of-October sales records. Sales of the Ram pickup gained 36 per cent with 3,452 units sold. The Dodge Grand Caravan recorded sales of 4,415 units, an increase of 22 per cent 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 per cent in October with 452 units sold. Combined sales of the Ontario-built Grand Caravan and is sister, the Town & Country, are up 43 per cent CYTD. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee reported its highest sales month in 10 years, with 1,315 units sold, a gain of 500 per cent over October 2009. Sales of the Jeep Patriot grew 28 per cent on 882 units.  Jeep Brand sales were up 37 per cent in October compared with last year.