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FCA US Reports August 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent
Jeep® brand posts 12 percent sales increase in August compared with same month a year ago Five Jeep brand models up in August, led by 41 percent increase in Jeep Cherokee sales Dodge brand up 5 percent; six Dodge brand vehicles log year-over-year sales gains in August Ram Truck brand up 2 percent; Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each post double-digit percentage sales gains September 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 196,756 units, a 3 percent increase compared with sales in August 2015 (190,887 units).
 
FCA US retail sales were 150,153 units in August, while fleet sales were 46,603 units. Retail sales represented 76 percent of total sales, while fleet sales were 24 percent.
 
The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August, led by the Jeep brand’s 12 percent increase. Five of the six Jeep brand vehicles recorded sales increases in August, with the Jeep Cherokee turning in the largest percentage year-over-year gain.
 
The Dodge brand delivered higher year-over-year sales as the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Journey, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango and Dodge Viper all recorded sales gains in August, helping to propel the brand to a 5 percent increase. Likewise, the Ram Truck brand was up with the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each recording year-over-year sales increases for the month.
 
Jeep Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 12 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Cherokee – the most capable mid-size SUV – posted a 41 percent sales gain, the largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model in August. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Patriot and Jeep Compass all turned in double-digit percentage increases for the month.
 
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 5 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago, as Dodge cars and trucks had a strong sales month. The Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger each posted year-over-year sales gains in August. Charger sales were up 24 percent, while the Challenger turned in a 5 percent sales gain in August. Sales of the Dodge Durango full-size SUV, the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, the Dodge Journey crossover and the Dodge Viper were all up in August as well. The Dodge brand last month used the famed Woodward Dream Cruise to debut its new 2017 Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona – two performance-upgraded models infused with heritage style. Production for both models will begin this fall with Charger Daytona models available for order in September, followed by Challenger T/A models this October.
 
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 2 percent in August versus the same month a year ago. Both the ProMaster and ProMaster City vans turned in double-digit percentage sales gains in August, led by the ProMaster City’s 32 percent increase. The ProMaster City – America’s most efficient work van – is the newest addition to the brand’s commercial vehicle lineup and contributes to the expanding, purpose-built van segment with a number of best-in-class, functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand. Sales of the Ram pickup truck were flat in August.
 
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500X and Fiat 124 Spider, were down 21 percent in August. In its second month on sale, the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider logged 460 sales in August. Last sold in the U.S. in 1985, the 124 Spider brings classic Italian styling and proven performance to a new generation of buyers. The all-new 124 Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology and safety combined with iconic design.
Chrysler Brand
Chrysler brand sales were down 22 percent in August compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up 22 percent compared with the same month a year ago. The all-new Chrysler Pacifica logged 7,459 in sales in August. The Pacifica reinvents the minivan segment with its unprecedented level of functionality, versatility and technology. With nearly 40 innovations not offered by any others in its class, the Pacifica is the new benchmark in the segment that Chrysler invented more than 30 years ago.
FCA US LLC Sales Summary August 2016
Reflects Restated Sales
                       Month Sales
Vol %
CYTD Sales
Vol %
Model
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Compass
8,867
6,891
29%
69,462
40,418
72%
Patriot
11,789
10,690
10%
86,632
80,328
8%
Wrangler
15,290
18,264
-16%
135,338
139,536
-3%
Cherokee
23,932
17,014
41%
142,498
139,582
2%
Grand Cherokee
18,409
16,477
12%
134,135
125,653
7%
Renegade
8,181
7,941
3%
71,328
27,861
156%
JEEP BRAND
86,468
77,277
12%
639,393
553,378
16%
200
4,210
12,538
-66%
45,983
128,673
-64%
300
5,275
4,339
22%
39,291
33,069
19%
Town & Country
1,809
7,255
-75%
56,607
53,469
6%
Pacifica
7,459
0
New
26,893
0
New
CHRYSLER BRAND
18,753
24,132
-22%
168,774
215,211
-22%
Dart
2,898
6,343
-54%
34,540
61,102
-43%
Avenger
0
45
-100%
0
1,197
-100%
Charger
8,614
6,964
24%
67,402
67,802
-1%
Challenger
5,262
5,014
5%
45,489
47,346
-4%
Viper
58
37
57%
406
456
-11%
Journey
11,732
8,351
40%
66,415
70,359
-6%
Caravan
10,572
10,330
2%
93,349
56,218
66%
Durango
5,204
5,111
2%
49,059
41,416
18%
DODGE  BRAND
44,340
42,195
5%
356,660
345,896
3%
Ram P/U
40,202
40,341
0%
308,970
295,243
5%
Cargo Van
0
29
-100%
21
2,144
-99%
ProMaster Van
3,234
2,587
25%
23,206
16,812
38%
ProMaster City
990
752
32%
11,832
4,434
167%
RAM BRAND
44,426
43,709
2%
344,029
318,633
8%
Alfa 4C 
37
97
-62%
376
451
-17%
ALFA BRAND
37
97
-62%
376
451
-17%
500
1,243
2,102
-41%
10,095
17,982
-44%
500L
131
314
-58%
2,687
6,334
-58%
500X
898
1,061
-15%
8,348
2,279
266%
Spider
460
0
New
885
0
New
FIAT BRAND
2,732
3,477
-21%
22,015
26,595
-17%
TOTAL FCA US LLC
196,756
190,887
3%
1,531,247
1,460,164
5%
                  Total Car & MPV
48,028
55,378
-13%
424,003
474,099
-11%
    Total UV's
104,302
91,800
14%
763,215
667,432
14%
    Total Truck & LCV
44,426
43,709
2%
344,029
318,633
8%
             

FCA US Reports Increase in July 2016 U.S. Sales  Jeep® and Ram Truck brands both up 5 percent year-over-year Sales of Jeep Renegade up 57 percent in July versus same month in 2015 Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans drive brand increase in July All-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider posts 480 sales in its first full month in the marketplace Sales of all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica up month-over-month as launch momentum continues to build  August 2, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 180,727 units, up 0.3 percent compared with sales in July 2015 (180,124 units).   FCA US retail sales of 155,885 were down 2 percent in July, while fleet sales of 24,842 were up 22 percent year-over-year.   Both the Jeep® and Ram Truck brands were up 5 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep Renegade, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot posted sales gains in July versus July 2015, as did the Ram pickup truck and the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans. Two Dodge brand models – the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Dodge Challenger – also turned in year-over-year sales gains in July. Sales of the Fiat 500X were up year-over-year as well.   Jeep Brand Jeep brand sales were up 5 percent in July versus the same month in 2015. The Jeep Renegade’s 57 percent increase was the largest percentage increase of any Jeep brand model in July. In addition, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass and the Jeep Patriot each logged a year-over-year sales gain. Last month, the Jeep Grand Cherokee – the most awarded SUV ever – won AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Award for the Mid-Size SUV segment for the sixth consecutive year.   Ram Truck Brand Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 5 percent in July versus the same month a year ago. The increase was driven in part by double-digit percentage increases by the Ram ProMaster and the Ram ProMaster City vans. In addition, sales of the Ram pickup truck were up 2 percent compared with the same month a year ago. FCA US announced in July that it will invest $1.48 billion in its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Mich.) to retool it to build the next-generation Ram 1500 and support the future growth of the Ram Truck brand.   Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were down 4 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago. The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica continues to build momentum in the marketplace. Sales of the Pacifica were up 1 percent in July compared with the previous month of June. July was the minivan’s fourth month in the marketplace. The Pacifica earned an Editor’s Choice pick in July from Roadshow by CNET, in part for the “nicest interior and smart, family-minded technology.”   Dodge Brand Dodge brand sales were down 10 percent in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Dodge Grand Caravan and the Dodge Challenger each posted year-over-year increases in July versus the same month a year ago. Sales of the Grand Caravan were up 28 percent, while sales of the Challenger muscle car increased 7 percent in July. For the fourth year, the Challenger won AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Award in the Sporty Car segment, having the “Most Ideal Sporty Car” in its segment.    FIAT Brand FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 14 percent in July. In its first month on sale, the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider posted 480 in sales in July. 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 design. In July, sales of the Fiat 500X were up 1 percent compared with the same month a year ago.    FCA US LLC Sales Summary July 2016
Reflects Restated Sales
                Month Sales
Vol %
CYTD Sales
Vol %
Model
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Compass
7,005
5,359
31%
57,565
33,527
72%
Patriot
11,288
10,211
11%
71,926
69,638
3%
Wrangler
18,741
19,828
-5%
119,042
121,272
-2%
Cherokee
15,451
17,460
-12%
116,424
122,568
-5%
Grand Cherokee
16,704
16,191
3%
116,850
109,176
7%
Renegade
10,057
6,410
57%
61,907
19,920
211%
  JEEP BRAND
79,246
75,459
5%
543,714
476,101
14%
200
5,474
9,526
-43%
41,676
116,135
-64%
300
2,369
3,820
-38%
33,154
28,730
15%
Town & Country
3,341
6,561
-49%
54,826
46,214
19%
Pacifica
7,911
0
New
18,742
0
New
  CHRYSLER BRAND
19,095
19,907
-4%
148,398
191,079
-22%
Dart
3,341
5,797
-42%
31,602
54,759
-42%
Avenger
0
90
-100%
0
1,152
-100%
Charger
4,949
5,936
-17%
57,852
60,838
-5%
Challenger
5,619
5,241
7%
39,998
42,332
-6%
Viper
49
57
-14%
350
419
-16%
Journey
6,376
9,255
-31%
54,051
62,008
-13%
Caravan
10,055
7,846
28%
84,140
45,888
83%
Durango
5,131
5,270
-3%
43,665
36,305
20%
  DODGE  BRAND
35,520
39,492
-10%
311,658
303,701
3%
Ram P/U
39,827
39,159
2%
270,637
254,902
6%
Cargo Van
0
59
-100%
21
2,115
-99%
ProMaster Van
3,055
2,167
41%
20,527
14,225
44%
ProMaster City
1,187
636
87%
10,897
3,682
196%
  RAM BRAND
44,069
42,021
5%
302,082
274,924
10%
Alfa 4C 
43
49
-12%
338
354
-5%
  ALFA BRAND
43
49
-12%
338
354
-5%
500
1,097
1,940
-43%
8,857
15,880
-44%
500L
227
314
-28%
2,527
6,020
-58%
500X
950
942
1%
7,481
1,218
514%
Spider
480
0
New
481
0
New
  FIAT BRAND
2,754
3,196
-14%
19,346
23,118
-16%
  TOTAL FCA US LLC
180,727
180,124
0%
1,325,536
1,269,277
4%
                    Total Car & MPV
44,955
47,177
-5%
374,543
418,721
-11%
      Total UV's
91,703
90,926
1%
648,911
575,632
13%
      Total Truck & LCV
44,069
42,021
5%
302,082
274,924
10%
 
 

FCA US LLC Reports June 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 7 Percent; Best June Sales Since 2005
Jeep® brand sales up 17 percent; best June sales ever Four Jeep brand vehicles record their best June sales ever Ram Truck brand sales up 14 percent; best June sales in a decade Dodge brand sales up 3 percent for best June sales in two years July 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 197,073 units, a 7 percent increase compared with sales in June 2015 (185,035 units), and the group’s best June sales in 11 years.The Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in June compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 17 percent increase was the brand’s best June sales ever, while Ram achieved its best June sales in a decade.
 
“Strong Jeep and Ram Truck brand sales fueled our best June sales in 11 years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President – Sales, FCA – North America. “In spite of some severe stock market volatility in June, the American consumer stayed focus on buying new vehicles and propelled FCA to six vehicle sales records last month.”
 
Four of the six sales records in June were set by Jeep brand models. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass and Jeep Renegade each posted their best June sales ever. The Jeep brand continues to set records by logging its best June sales ever. In addition, the Ram ProMaster City van and the Fiat 500X each turned in their best June sales ever.
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 17 percent for its best June sales ever and its 33rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Four Jeep brand vehicles set June sales records. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass and Jeep Renegade each posted their best June sales ever. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 9 percent for its best June sales since 2005. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the Grand Cherokee each won their segments last month in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Quality Impact™ (TQI). The Grand Cherokee won in the Mid-size SUV category while Wrangler Unlimited topped the Entry SUV classification.
 
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 14 percent for its best June sales in a decade. Ram pickup truck sales increased 14 percent in June, the pickup’s best June sales since 2004. In addition, the Ram ProMaster City van recorded its best June sales ever. Last month, the Ram Truck and Mopar brands introduced the Mopar ’16 Ram Rebel, the most recent limited-edition vehicle created using a unique selection of performance parts and accessories from the service, parts and customer-care brand of FCA US. The Mopar ’16 Ram Rebel will feature a limited production of just 500 vehicles, upgraded with Mopar Custom Shop options. Additional parts and accessories are available at the dealership for even further customization.
Dodge Brand
Dodge brand sales were up 3 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan were up 79 percent last month for the minivan’s best June sales since 2008. In addition, sales of the Dodge Durango increased 38 percent for the full-size SUV’s best June sales in a decade. The Dodge brand is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dodge Viper with five limited-edition models that commemorate the final year of Viper production and highlight several of the most iconic special edition Vipers of the past. Also last month, the Dodge Challenger led the Specialty Coupe segment for total quality in Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Impact™ (TQI).
 
FIAT Brand
Sales of the 500X – in its second month of year-over-year comparisons – were up significantly in June compared with the same month a year ago. FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 19 percent in June, compared with the same month a year ago. For the second-consecutive year, the 500 was tops in total quality in the Micro Car segment in Strategic Vision’s annual Total Quality Impact™ (TQI).
Chrysler Brand
The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica continues to gain momentum in the marketplace. In its third month on sale, the Pacifica minivan posted sales of 7,207 units, up significantly from its sales in the previous month of May. U.S. News & World Report recently announced the Pacifica as the No. 1 ranked minivan in the industry, highlighting Pacifica’s innovative features and technology. Chrysler brand sales were down 20 percent in June compared with the same month a year ago.
 
FCA US LLC Sales Summary June 2016
                Month Sales
Vol %
CYTD Sales
Vol %
Model
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Compass
8,840
3,885
128%
48,033
26,667
80%
Patriot
12,050
9,691
24%
64,117
59,635
8%
Wrangler
20,060
19,159
5%
100,355
102,450
-2%
Cherokee
16,243
18,472
-12%
102,652
105,426
-3%
Grand Cherokee
16,810
15,464
9%
100,737
93,080
8%
Renegade
9,688
4,858
99%
52,237
14,431
262%
JEEP BRAND
83,691
71,529
17%
468,131
401,689
17%
200
7,817
18,560
-58%
40,981
106,569
-62%
300
3,669
3,965
-7%
30,754
24,715
24%
Town & Country
6,054
8,284
-27%
55,448
38,964
42%
Pacifica
7,207
0
New
10,189
0
New
CHRYSLER BRAND
24,747
30,809
-20%
137,372
170,248
-19%
Dart
3,305
6,702
-51%
29,079
49,055
-41%
Avenger
0
113
-100%
0
1,011
-100%
Charger
6,223
7,703
-19%
50,324
50,761
-1%
Challenger
5,479
6,845
-20%
34,607
37,011
-6%
Viper
57
62
-8%
298
351
-15%
Journey
9,785
9,827
0%
47,208
51,283
-8%
Caravan
13,473
7,512
79%
71,523
36,876
94%
Durango
6,497
4,693
38%
38,701
30,794
26%
DODGE  BRAND
44,819
43,457
3%
271,740
257,142
6%
Ram P/U
38,126
33,332
14%
231,405
212,716
9%
Cargo Van
0
79
-100%
1
3,075
-100%
ProMaster Van
2,113
2,223
-5%
16,288
12,077
35%
ProMaster City
997
444
125%
9,261
3,078
201%
RAM BRAND
41,236
36,078
14%
256,972
230,946
11%
Alfa 4C 
36
25
44%
309
320
-3%
ALFA BRAND
36
25
44%
309
320
-3%
500
1,113
2,283
-51%
7,932
15,390
-48%
500L
274
530
-48%
2,338
6,076
-62%
500X
1,156
324
257%
7,464
332
2148%
Spider
1
0
New
1
0
New
FIAT BRAND
2,544
3,137
-19%
17,735
21,798
-19%
              TOTAL FCA US LLC
197,073
185,035
7%
1,152,259
1,082,143
6%
                  Total Car & MPV
54,707
62,584
-13%
333,782
367,099
-9%
    Total UV's
101,129
86,373
17%
561,504
484,098
16%
    Total Truck & LCV
41,236
36,078
14%
256,972
230,946
11%
                 

FCA US LLC Reports May 2016 U.S. Sales Increased 1 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2005
Jeep® brand sales up 14 percent; best monthly sales ever Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each posts their best monthly sales ever Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans record their best May sales ever June 1, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 204,452 units, a 1 percent increase compared with sales in May 2015 (202,227 units), and the group’s best May sales in 11 years.
 
The Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s 14 percent increase was the brand’s best monthly sales ever.
 
“Notwithstanding a challenging calendar, we managed to muscle our way to our strongest May sales in over 10 years,” said Reid Bigland, Senior Vice President - Sales, FCA - North America. “Initial sales of our all-new Chrysler Pacifica minivan are brisk and we expect further sales growth from this vehicle over the next few months as dealer inventory continues to build.”
 
Five FCA US vehicles set records in the month of May. The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Patriot each recorded their best monthly sales ever, while the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans posted their best May sales ever. In addition, the Jeep Compass turned in its best May sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand continues to set records with its best monthly sales ever.
 
Jeep® Brand
Jeep brand sales were up 14 percent in May for its best monthly sales ever and its 32nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Both the Jeep Renegade – the newest entry to the Jeep product lineup – and the Jeep Patriot turned in their best monthly sales ever. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 4 percent for its best May sales since the year 2000. The Renegade last month made Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000.
 
Ram Truck Brand
Ram Truck brand sales, which include the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up slightly in May for its best May sales since 2005. Both the Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City vans each recorded their best May sales ever. The 2016 Ram 1500 took home the “Best Family Pickup Truck” award last month from the Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA).
 
Dodge Brand
Dodge Grand Caravan sales were up 76 percent last month for its best May sales since 2014, while Dodge Durango sales increased 2 percent for its best May sales performance since 2005. In addition, Dodge Charger sales were up 5 percent for its best May in two years. Dodge brand sales were down 5 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago. The Dodge brand earned three major awards last month during the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Dodge collected the Full-size Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger R/T Scat Pack), Performance Sedan of Texas (2016 Charger SRT Hellcat) and Super Car of Texas (2016 Viper GTC) during the annual competition.
 
Chrysler Brand
In its second month on sale, the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted sales of 2,495 units, up significantly from the 487 units sold in its initial month on sale in April. The Pacifica last month was honored as the Family Car of Texas at TAWA’s Texas Auto Roundup. But the accolades didn’t stop there. The Pacifica also took home TAWA awards for Minivan of Texas, Best New Interior, and Best New Feature for its Uconnect Theater. Greater volumes of the new minivan will continue to arrive at dealerships just in time for the busy summer-selling season. Sales of the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan were up 38 percent for its best May sales since 2012. In addition, Chrysler Town & Country sales were up 49 percent for its best May in two years. Chrysler brand sales were down 19 percent in May compared with the same month a year ago.
 
FIAT Brand
FIAT brand sales, which include the Fiat 500, Fiat 500L and 500X, were down 19 percent in May, compared with the same month a year ago. Sales of the 500X were up in May compared with the same month a year ago, in its first month of year-over-year comparisons. The 500 last month made Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. Deliveries of the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider are expected to begin arriving in FIAT studios this month. The 124 Spider revives the storied nameplate, bringing its classic Italian styling and performance to a new generation of vehicles and buyers. 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. 
 
  FCA US LLC Sales Summary May 2016
                    Month Sales
Vol %
CYTD Sales
Vol %
  Model
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
Curr Yr
Pr Yr
Change
  Compass
9,198
4,252
116%
39,193
22,782
72%
  Patriot
12,864
10,782
19%
52,067
49,944
4%
  Wrangler
19,551
22,324
-12%
80,295
83,291
-4%
  Cherokee
19,208
19,669
-2%
86,409
86,954
-1%
  Grand Cherokee
18,856
18,209
4%
83,927
77,616
8%
  Renegade
10,868
4,416
146%
42,549
9,573
344%
  JEEP BRAND
90,545
79,652
14%
384,440
330,160
16%
  200
7,600
20,007
-62%
33,164
88,009
-62%
  300
5,598
4,042
38%
27,085
20,750
31%
  Town & Country
8,583
5,753
49%
49,394
30,680
61%
  Pacifica
2,495
0
New
2,982
0
New
  CHRYSLER BRAND
24,276
29,802
-19%
112,625
139,439
-19%
  Dart
4,514
8,667
-48%
25,774
42,353
-39%
  Avenger
0
111
-100%
0
898
-100%
  Charger
8,142
7,777
5%
44,101
43,058
2%
  Challenger
6,677
7,438
-10%
29,128
30,166
-3%
  Viper
47
58
-19%
241
289
-17%
  Journey
6,137
8,813
-30%
37,423
41,456
-10%
  Caravan
11,135
6,320
76%
58,050
29,364
98%
  Durango
6,185
6,084
2%
32,204
26,101
23%
  DODGE  BRAND
42,837
45,268
-5%
226,921
213,685
6%
  Ram P/U
38,833
39,952
-3%
193,279
179,384
8%
  Cargo Van
1
191
-99%
1
2,996
-100%
  ProMaster Van
2,946
2,541
16%
14,175
9,854
44%
  ProMaster City
1,833
914
101%
8,264
2,634
214%
  RAM BRAND
43,613
43,598
0%
215,736
194,868
11%
  Alfa 4C 
44
40
10%
273
295
-7%
  ALFA BRAND
44
40
10%
273
295
-7%
  500
1,553
2,614
-41%
6,819
13,107
-48%
  500L
334
1,245
-73%
2,064
5,546
-63%
  500X
1,250
8
15525%
6,308
8
78750%
  FIAT BRAND
3,137
3,867
-19%
15,191
18,661
-19%
                  TOTAL FCA US LLC
204,452
202,227
1%
955,186
897,108
6%
                      Total Car & MPV
56,722
64,072
-11%
279,075
304,515
-8%
      Total UV's
104,117
94,557
10%
460,375
397,725
16%
      Total Truck & LCV
43,613
43,598
0%
215,736
194,868
11%
                 

For better or worse, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne will say whatever comes to his mind. Case in point, saying the next-generation Chrysler 300 could go front-wheel drive.
 
"This plant and this architecture is capable of making the 300 successor, the front-wheel, all-wheel drive successor," Marchionne told reporters at FCA's Windsor plant - home to Pacifica production.
 
The architecture in question what underpins the new Pacifica minivan. Now when asked if the 300 would switch from a rear-wheel to a front-wheel platform, Marchionne said, "It's capable. It's not a commitment."
 
The current Chrysler 300 and its stablemates, the Dodge Charger and Challenger use the LX platform that uses suspension bits from older Mercedes-Benz models - the W211 E-Class and W220 S-Class. This move makes some sense as Chrysler is slowly being positioned as a competitor to the likes of Honda, Chevrolet, and Ford. Plus, it would give Dodge some breathing room to become the performance brand by having a rear-wheel drive platform for themselves.
 
But who can be sure at the moment since plans at FCA seem to be in a constant state of change.
 
Source: Reuters
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