$FCAU US LLC Reports January 2016 U.S. Sales Incre
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
-- 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains
-- Jeep(R) brand sales up 15 percent; best January sales ever
-- Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass record their best January
sales ever
-- Dodge brand sales up 19 percent; Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and
Dodge Journey register their best January sales ever
-- Ram pickup truck posts best January sales ever
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 155,037 units, a 7 percent increase compared with sales in January 2015 (145,007 units), and the group's best January sales in nine years.
The Jeep(R), Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in January compared with the same month a year ago. The Dodge brand's 19 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 70-consecutive months.
"Mother Nature was no match for our Jeep brand last month as we recorded our best January Jeep sales ever," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. "Overall, FCA US achieved its best January sales in nine years and our 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases."
Nine FCA US vehicles set records in the month of January, including three Jeep brand vehicles. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass; the Dodge Journey crossover, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger; and the Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster, and Ram ProMaster City posted their best January sales ever. The Jeep brand continued to set records. Coming off of its best annual sales ever in the U.S. in 2015, the Jeep brand logged its best January sales ever.
FCA US finished the month of January with a 103-day supply of inventory (666,652 units). U.S. industry sales figures for January are internally projected at an estimated 17.5 million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 19 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago. It was the brand's best January sales in three years. The brand's 19 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any FCA US brand during the month. The Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Journey crossover each posted their best January sales ever. The Dodge Grand Caravan's 83 percent increase was the largest percentage sales gain of any Dodge brand vehicle in the month and its best January since 2007. The Dodge Durango's 70 percent increase was its best January sales performance in 10 years.
Jeep(R) Brand
The Jeep brand continued its record-setting pace in January. Jeep brand sales increased 15 percent, the brand's best January sales ever and its 28th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. The Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass each logged their best January sales ever. The Compass' 18 percent increase was the largest year-over-year percentage gain of any Jeep brand vehicle in the month. The Jeep Grand Cherokee's 3 percent increase was its best January sales performance since 2004. The brand last month introduced its new premium Jeep Cherokee Overland model at the New England International Auto Show, and announced distinctive, 75th-Anniversary special-edition models available across the entire Jeep lineup.
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster, and Ram ProMaster City, were up 5 percent in January, the brand's best January sales since 2004. Ram pickup truck sales were up 5 percent in January, its best January sales ever. The pickup is coming off of its best annual U.S. sales ever in 2015 and its sixth-straight year of annual sales growth in the U.S. Just last month, Four Wheeler Magazine, a popular off-road enthusiast publication, named the new 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel its "Pickup Truck of the Year." The Ram ProMaster and ProMaster City vans each logged their best January sales ever.
Chrysler Brand
Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan were up 39 percent in January, the minivan's best January sales since 2008. Sales of the Chrysler 300, the brand's flagship sedan, were up 45 percent for its best January sales performance in three years. Chrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler brand last month unveiled the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reinventing the minivan segment with an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility and technology. The Pacifica will be available in dealer showrooms in spring, with the Pacifica Hybrid arriving in the fourth quarter of 2016.
FIAT Brand
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, the latest addition to the FIAT brand lineup in the U.S., will arrive in FIAT Studios this summer. A favorite at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 124 Spider revives the storied nameplate, bringing its classic Italian styling and performance to a new generation. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider nearly 50 years after its introduction, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic Italian design. FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, and 500X, were down 20 percent in January, compared with the same month a year ago.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary January 2016
Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Compass 5,089 4,317 18% 5,089 4,317 18%
Patriot 8,273 7,563 9% 8,273 7,563 9%
Wrangler 10,797 11,683 -8% 10,797 11,683 -8%
Cherokee 15,347 15,154 1% 15,347 15,154 1%
Grand Cherokee 13,164 12,806 3% 13,164 12,806 3%
Renegade 6,362 0 New 6,362 0 New
JEEP BRAND 59,032 51,523 15% 59,032 51,523 15%
200 5,200 14,157 -63% 5,200 14,157 -63%
300 4,634 3,192 45% 4,634 3,192 45%
Town & Country 8,380 6,044 39% 8,380 6,044 39%
CHRYSLER BRAND 18,214 23,393 -22% 18,214 23,393 -22%
Dart 4,748 8,136 -42% 4,748 8,136 -42%
Avenger 0 242 -100% 0 242 -100%
Charger 9,164 7,025 30% 9,164 7,025 30%
Challenger 5,085 4,592 11% 5,085 4,592 11%
Viper 52 61 -15% 52 61 -15%
Journey 8,456 7,041 20% 8,456 7,041 20%
Caravan 8,525 4,665 83% 8,525 4,665 83%
Durango 6,079 3,585 70% 6,079 3,585 70%
DODGE BRAND 42,109 35,347 19% 42,109 35,347 19%
Ram P/U 29,938 28,618 5% 29,938 28,618 5%
Cargo Van 0 1,101 -100% 0 1,101 -100%
ProMaster Van 2,109 1,580 33% 2,109 1,580 33%
ProMaster City 974 93 New 974 93 New
RAM BRAND 33,021 31,392 5% 33,021 31,392 5%
Alfa 4C 67 97 -31% 67 97 New
ALFA BRAND 67 97 New 67 97 New
500 1,207 2,386 -49% 1,207 2,386 -49%
500L 369 869 -58% 369 869 -58%
500X 1,018 0 New 1,018 0 New
FIAT BRAND 2,594 3,255 -20% 2,594 3,255 -20%
TOTAL FCA US LLC 155,037 145,007 7% 155,037 145,007 7%
TOTAL CAR 30,157 39,888 -24% 30,157 39,888 -24%
TOTAL TRUCK 124,880 105,119 19% 124,880 105,119 19%
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SOURCE FCA US LLC
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