The company posted its 32nd consecutive month of sales gains.
Fiat brand global boss Olivier Francois speaks before the unveilings of four new Fiat vehicles at the 2012 LA Auto Show last week.Chrysler Group LLC’s November sales grew 14 percent over the year, as the company posted its 32nd consecutive month of sales gains.
The Auburn Hills-based automaker said today it sold 122,565 vehicles, up from 107,172 units in November 2011. The company posted its best November in five years. Sales dipped from October’s 126,185 vehicles sold.
“Even with all the talk of a looming fiscal cliff, Chrysler Group is well positioned for a strong sales finish to the year,” Reid Bigland, president and CEO – Dodge brand and head of U.S. sales, in a statement.
Sales of Chrysler’s Jeep brand fell 3 percent to 35,047 sports utility vehicles. It was the only brand to post a year-over-year sales drop. The company blamed the decrease on the end of Jeep Liberty production in August and lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy on dealerships in the Northeast, typically a strong market for Jeep.
Dodge had the highest volume at 40,075 vehicles, up 32 percent. Sales of Ram Trucks grew 23 percent to 25,074, while Chrysler rose 1 percent to 18,766. Fiat finished the month up 123 percent with 3,603 cars sold.
Chrysler is the first of the Detroit Three to report its July sales. General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co., as well as foreign automakers, are scheduled to release their results later today.
Top five Chrysler models by units sold in November (year-to-date):
1. Ram pickup- 24,337 (263,152)
2. Jeep Grand Cherokee- 13,619 (137,613)
3. Jeep Wrangler- 10,337 (130,124)
4. Dodge Caravan- 8,578 (127,308)
5. Chrysler 200- 7,371 (116,396)
Top five Chrysler models by year-over-year sales in November (units sold)
1. Ram Cargo Van- 226% (737)
2. Fiat 500- 123% (3,603)
3. Dodge Journey- 77% (6,569)
4. Dodge Caravan- 42% (8,578)
5. Dodge Avenger- 26% (7,132)
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