FIAT SPA Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 167,667 units, a 20% increase over the same month in 2013 (140,102 units) and the best July sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands all posted year-over-year increases and the Group extended its streak of year-over-year sales gains to 52 consecutive months.
"Chrysler Group had a solid July as each brand recorded sales gains on our way to a 20% year- over-year increase, our strongest July sales in nine years," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales. "Sales of the all-new Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan continued to increase, while our Jeep and Ram Truck brands each turned in double-digit sales gains, helping to lead Chrysler Group to its 52nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth."
Jeep brand sales were up 41% for the month, representing the brand's best ever July sales performance and the largest percentage gain of any Chrysler Group brand. The Jeep Wrangler, with a 14% year-over-year increase, posted its best ever July sales. For the all-new Jeep Cherokee, sales were up 11% compared with the previous month of June.
18%, the brand's best July since 2006. The Ram pickup posted a 14% sales increase, registering its best July sales since 2005 and its 51st-consecutive month of year-over-year gains. Ram Light Duty sales increased 15%, while Ram Heavy Duty pickups were up 18%.
Chrysler brand sales were up 17% compared with July a year ago, the brand's best July sales
since 2007, driven by strong sales of the Chrysler Town & Country and the all-new 2015
Chrysler 200. Town & Country sales were up 41%, the minivan's best July sales since 2006 and its 12th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. Sales of the new 200 continue to build, increasing 32% compared with the previous month of June.
Dodge brand sales were up 3% for the month, the brand's best July sales since 2005. Sales of the Dodge Dart increased 23%, representing the model's best ever July and the largest percentage gain of any Dodge brand model for the month. Sales of the Dodge Journey were up
10% and the Dodge Challenger 1%, representing the best ever July sales for both models. The Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Charger both logged year-over-year sales increases for the month.
Fiat brand sales were up 1%, the brand's best ever July sales and its eighth-consecutive month of year-over-year gains. The Fiat 500L, with its 49% increase, recorded its best monthly sales since launch in June 2013.
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