(from an official press release)
Chrysler Group LLC today reported a U.S. sales increase of 35 percent, versus June 2009, the third consecutive year-over-year percentage sales improvement, and double the industry's average percentage increase.
"This 35 percent increase in year-over-year sales shows that we continue to build on our sales momentum," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for U.S. Sales. "Consumer buzz is building tremendously with the arrival of our all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee in dealerships now, as well as the continuing accolades for our new Ram Heavy-Duty pickup trucks."
Chrysler Group reported total U.S. sales for June of 92,482 units, an increase of 35 percent versus June 2009 (68,297 units), even in the face of a softer-than-expected June for the industry.
Jeep Highlights
- Jeep Brand sales (20,731 units) increased 25 percent versus the same time period last year (16,608 units)
- Jeep Brand sales were up more than 9 percent in the second quarter this year, compared with the second quarter of 2009
- Jeep Wrangler sales (8,923 units) improved 86 percent versus June 2009 (4,810 units)
- Jeep Wrangler just received Edmunds' Inside Line 2010 Readers' Most Wanted Award in the "Instant Classic Under $30,000" category
- Jeep Compass sales (1,259 units) increased 30 percent compared with June last year (967 units)
Full sales figures after the jump.
Jeep U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2010
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Month Sales Vol % Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
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Compass 1,259 967 30% 10,008 5,762 74%
Patriot 3,299 2,765 19% 16,379 13,498 21%
Wrangler 8,923 4,810 86% 46,149 48,890 -6%
Liberty 3,865 3,815 1% 22,184 23,705 -6%
Grand
Cherokee 2,912 3,623 -20% 25,462 23,090 10%
Commander 473 628 -25% 6,589 5,503 20%
JEEP BRAND 20,731 16,608 25% 126,771 120,448 5%
Selling Days 25 25 151 152
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