FCA US Reports September 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best September Sales Since 2000
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- 66th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
- Jeep® brand sales increase 40 percent
- Dodge Journey sales up 45 percent; best monthly sales ever
- Jeep Cherokee sales increase 38 percent; best monthly sales ever
- Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler, Ram ProMaster post best September ever
- Seven FCA US vehicles post sales records in September
UBURN HILLS, MI -- October 1, 2015: FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 193,019 units last month, a 14
percent increase compared with sales in September 2014 (169,890 units), and
the company’s best September sales since 2000.
The
Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted
year-over-year sales gains in September. The Jeep brand’s 40 percent
increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month.
The company extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 66
consecutive months.
“On the back of a strong sales
industry we were able to achieve our best September sales in 15 years and
our 66th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth,” said Reid
Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. “Last month’s sales strength was
broad based with five FCA vehicles setting September sales records and two
others posting their best monthly sales ever.”
Of
the seven FCA US vehicles setting records in September, the Dodge Journey
and Jeep Cherokee each logged an all-time sales record last month. Sales of
the Journey and Cherokee were up 45 and 38 percent, respectively. In
addition, the Chrysler 200, Dodge Challenger, Jeep Compass, Jeep Wrangler
and Ram ProMaster each recorded their best September sales ever.
FCA US finished September with a 76-day supply of inventory
(590,503 units). U.S. industry sales figures for September are
internally projected at an estimated 18.4 million units Seasonally Adjusted
Annual Rate (SAAR).
Jeep Brand
Jeep
brand sales increased 40 percent, the brand’s third best sales month
ever and its 24th consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The
brand’s September sales were its best since August of this year. The
Jeep brand continues to roll, having set a sales record in every month
dating back to November 2013. Three Jeep brand vehicles set records last
month. The Compass’ 54 percent increase was the largest
year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand model for the month. In
addition, September was the Cherokee’s best monthly sales ever as
sales increased 38 percent and Wrangler posted its best September sales
ever with a 26 percent increase.
Ram Truck
Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram
pickup truck lineup, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City and Ram Cargo Van,
were up 4 percent in September, the brand’s best September sales
since 1996. ProMaster sales were up 76 percent as the cargo van continues
to answer the call of businesses everywhere and solidifies its place in Ram
Commercial’s popular truck and van lineup.
FIAT Brand
Sales of the all-new 2016 Fiat
500X increased 10 percent in September compared with the previous month of
August, marking the model’s third consecutive month of sales increase
since launch. FIAT dealers sold 1,133 units of the new crossover last month
as greater numbers reached FIAT studios across the country. FIAT brand
sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were up 1 percent in
September compared with the same month a year ago.
Dodge Brand
Both the Challenger and Journey
posted their best September sales ever. Challenger sales were up 26 percent
as the muscle car logged its eighth sales record this year. Journey sales
increased 45 percent, the mid-size crossover’s sixth sales record
this year and the model’s best month ever. Dodge brand sales were up
3 percent in September, compared with the same month a year ago.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the
Chrysler 200 were up 3 percent in September, the mid-size sedan’s
best September sales ever. Chrysler 300 sales were up 41 percent last month
as the brand’s big, bold American sedan posted its best September
sales since 2007. Sales of the Chrysler brand, which includes the 200,
Chrysler 300 full-size sedan and the Chrysler Town & Country minivan,
were down 5 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler
brand is celebrating its 90th year by producing limited-edition 90th
Anniversary editions that offer more standard equipment and value for
customers. The anniversary packages are being offered on the volume models,
adding value for the customer who will most appreciate it.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary September 2015 | |||||||
Month Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | ||||
Model | Curr Yr |
Pr Yr |
Change | Curr Yr |
Pr Yr | Change | |
Compass | 7,179 | 4,666 | 54% | 46,886 | 47,918 | -2% | |
Patriot | 8,533 | 9,117 | -6% | 88,719 | 69,958 | 27% | |
Wrangler | 17,583 | 13,955 | 26% | 157,513 | 134,068 |
17% | |
Cherokee | 20,224 | 14,639 | 38% | 161,112 | 128,133 |
26% | |
Grand Cherokee |
15,758 | 12,854 | 23% | 141,849 | 136,310 |
4% | |
Renegade | 7,924 | 0 | New | 36,831 | 0 | New | |
JEEP BRAND | 77,201 | 55,231 | 40% | 632,910 | 516,387 | 23% | |
200 |
11,364 | 10,995 | 3% | 147,073 | 75,142 | 96% | |
300 |
6,723 | 4,757 | 41% | 39,757 | 39,584 | 0% | |
Town & Country | 9,163 | 13,029 | -30% | 61,970 | 108,340 |
-43% | |
CHRYSLER BRAND | 27,250 | 28,781 | -5% | 248,800 | 223,066 | 12% | |
Dart | 7,244 | 6,923 | 5% | 68,319 | 60,763 | 12% | |
Avenger | 32 | 1,677 | -98% | 1,156 | 49,363 | -98% | |
Charger | 7,384 | 8,624 | -14% | 70,700 | 72,141 | -2% | |
Challenger | 4,552 | 3,619 | 26% | 51,949 | 38,376 | 35% | |
Viper | 49 | 108 | -55% | 503 | 546 | -8% | |
Journey | 10,457 | 7,230 | 45% | 79,395 | 70,686 | 12% | |
Caravan | 10,568 | 11,275 | -6% | 64,219 | 104,071 |
-38% | |
Durango | 4,884 | 4,564 | 7% | 46,106 | 48,011 | -4% | |
DODGE BRAND | 45,170 | 44,020 | 3% |
382,347 | 443,957 | -14% | |
Ram P/U | 36,598 | 36,612 | 0% | 330,643 | 319,868 |
3% | |
Cargo Van | 4 | 478 | -99% | 3,170 | 7,290 | -57% | |
ProMaster Van | 2,483 | 1,408 | 76% | 19,257 | 9,990 | 93% | |
ProMaster City |
861 | 0 | New | 5,418 | 0 | New | |
RAM BRAND | 39,946 | 38,498 | 4% |
358,488 | 337,148 | 6% | |
Alfa 4C | 54 | 0 | New | 497 | 0 | New | |
ALFA BRAND | 54 | 0 | New | 497 | 0 |
New |
|
500 | 1,926 | 2,737 | -30% | 21,329 | 26,616 | -20% | |
500L | 339 | 623 | -46% | 7,034 | 8,885 | -21% | |
500X | 1,133 | 0 | New | 3,132 | 0 | New | |
FIAT BRAND | 3,398 | 3,360 | 1% |
31,819 | 35,501 | -10% | |
TOTAL FCA US LLC | 193,019 | 169,890 | 14% |
1,654,861 | 1,556,059 | 6% | |
TOTAL CAR | 39,328 | 39,440 | 0% |
401,615 | 362,531 | 11% | |
TOTAL TRUCK | 153,691 | 130,450 | 18% | 1,253,254 | 1,193,528 | 5% | |