Chrysler Group LLC reports June 2012 US sales increased 20 per cent; Best June sales in five years

July 03, 2012

Chrysler Group LLC reports June 2012 US sales increased 20 per cent; Best June sales in five years

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Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 144,811 units, a 20 per cent increase compared with sales in June 2011 (120,394 units), and the group's best June sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and Fiat brands each posted sales increases in June
compared with the same month a year ago. Chrysler Group recorded its 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains in June. Chrysler Group's second-quarter sales were up 24 per cent versus the same period last year.

The Fiat brand set a sales record for the fifth-consecutive month and the brand's 122 per cent year-over-year sales gain was the largest percentage increase of any Chrysler Group brand in June. More Fiat 500 vehicles were sold during the first six months of this year than during all of 2011.

The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact car has started to arrive in dealership showrooms across the country. The first sales of the highly-anticipated Dart are included in the June sales table. More than 1,000 Dodge dealers, eager to drive their first Dodge Dart back to their dealerships, converged on 12 'Dart Drive Away' events held around the country, some traveling distances greater than 500 miles to attend.

"June was another solid month for the Chrysler Group with US sales up 20 per cent and second-quarter sales increasing 24 per cent compared with the same period in 2011," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Dodge Brand and Head of US Sales. "June also marked our 27th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. Continuous improvement remains a key focus at Chrysler as we have steadily increased sales, improved quality, added production and created jobs."

As the Fiat 500 was setting its June sales record, five other Chrysler Group models also posted record sales. For the third time in the last 12 months, the iconic Jeep Wrangler set an all-time monthly sales record. The Dodge brand had three record setters in June. The sporty Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan, the Dodge Challenger muscle car, and the Dodge Journey full-size crossover each set a sales record for the month of June. Rounding out the month’s pacesetters, the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan set a sales record for the month of June.

Also contributing to Chrysler Group's 20 per cent increase was the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan with a convincing 179 per cent gain. The Chrysler Town & Country minivan and Jeep Grand Cherokee each logged sales increases of more than 30 per cent while the Ram Pick-up truck, with its 12 per cent increase, recorded its 26th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains and best June since 2007.

Chrysler Group finished the month with a 67-days supply of inventory (358,260 units). US industry sales figures for June are projected at an estimated 14.4-million units Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR).