Posted January 3, 20187 yr FCA US Reports 2017 December and Full-year Sales Chrysler Pacifica minivan posts best December sales ever Ram Truck brand records full-year sales increase in 2017 versus 2016 A 42 percent year-over-year decline in fleet sales for December is in line with the FCA US strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment January 3, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 171,946 units, an 11 percent decrease compared with sales in December 2016 (192,519 units). In December, retail sales of 150,772 units were down 3 percent compared with the same month in 2016 and represented 88 percent of total sales. In line with FCA’s strategy to reduce sales to the daily rental segment, fleet sales of 21,174 units were down, as expected, 42 percent year over year. The largest planned volume reduction in December fleet sales came from the Jeep® brand, which reduced its fleet sales number by 75 percent year over year. Fleet sales represented 12 percent of total FCA US December sales. The Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted an 8 percent year-over-year increase for its best December sales ever. The Fiat 124 Spider recorded its best December sales as well. Other FCA US vehicles posting year-over-year sales increases in the month of December were the Chrysler 300, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass and Ram ProMaster City. Chrysler Brand Chrysler brand sales were up 3 percent in December, compared with the same month a year ago. Both the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and the Chrysler 300 full-size sedan posted sales increases in December. Sales of the 300 were up 60 percent for its best December sales since 2012. For the second-consecutive year, the Pacifica captured both the Minivan and Family Vehicle Best Buy awards from the automotive editors at Consumer Guide Automotive. Jeep Brand Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee delivered year over year increases for December. Sales of the Cherokee were up 18 percent in December, compared with the same month a year ago. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has earned a Residual Value Award from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, in the Off-road Utility segment. For the full year, Jeep Grand Cherokee sales increased 13 percent, compared with sales in 2016. FIAT Brand Sales of the Fiat 124 Spider were up 15 percent year over year for its best December sales ever. For the second-consecutive year, the 124 Spider took home a Best Buy award in the Sporty Performance Car category from Consumer Guide Automotive. Dodge Brand The Dodge Durango full-size SUV posted its best full year of sales since 2006. The Durango – for the sixth-consecutive year – earned the Best Buy award in the Large SUV category from Consumer Guide Automotive. In addition, Strategic Vision named the Dodge Charger to its “Most Loved Vehicles in America” list for the fourth-consecutive year. Ram Truck Brand Ram Truck brand sales were up year over year in 2017 versus 2016. In addition, sales of the Ram pickup truck edged up year over year in 2017 versus the previous year. For the 10th-consecutive year, the Ram pickup captured the Best Buy award for Large Pickup Truck from Consumer Guide Automotive. Alfa Romeo Brand Alfa Romeo brand sales of 2,034 units were up significantly compared with the same month a year ago and recorded its strongest monthly sales of 2017. Furthermore, Motor Trend named the Alfa Romeo Giulia as its 2018 Car of the Year, best representing exceptional value, superiority in its class and impact on the automotive scene. FCA US LLC Sales Summary December 2017 Month Sales Vol % CYTD Sales Vol % Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Compass 8,743 7,954 10% 83,253 94,061 -11% Patriot 240 7,809 -97% 40,735 121,926 -67% Wrangler 13,700 15,721 -13% 190,522 191,774 -1% Cherokee 19,358 16,380 18% 169,882 199,736 -15% Grand Cherokee 23,622 23,250 2% 240,696 212,273 13% Renegade 7,542 12,045 -37% 103,434 106,606 -3% JEEP BRAND 73,205 83,159 -12% 828,522 926,376 -11% 200 332 2,643 -87% 18,457 57,294 -68% 300 5,726 3,584 60% 51,237 53,241 -4% Town & Country 6 266 -98% 577 59,071 -99% Pacifica 11,144 10,283 8% 118,274 62,366 90% CHRYSLER BRAND 17,208 16,776 3% 188,545 231,972 -19% Dart 139 1,525 -91% 10,082 43,402 -77% Charger 6,830 7,237 -6% 88,351 95,437 -7% Challenger 4,508 5,257 -14% 64,537 64,433 0% Viper 9 59 -85% 585 630 -7% Journey 4,227 9,768 -57% 89,470 106,759 -16% Caravan 6,623 6,687 -1% 125,196 127,678 -2% Durango 5,547 5,796 -4% 68,761 68,474 0% DODGE BRAND 27,885 36,329 -23% 446,996 506,858 -12% Ram P/U 44,907 47,556 -6% 500,723 489,418 2% ProMaster Van 3,352 4,694 -29% 40,483 40,440 0% ProMaster City 1,617 1,347 20% 15,584 15,972 -2% RAM BRAND 49,876 53,597 -7% 556,790 545,851 2% 500 667 1,411 -53% 12,685 15,437 -18% 500L 111 102 9% 1,664 3,118 -47% 500X 673 843 -20% 7,665 11,712 -35% Spider 287 250 15% 4,478 2,475 81% FIAT BRAND 1,738 2,606 -33% 26,492 32,742 -19% Giulia 1,011 29 3386% 8,903 36 24631% Alfa 4C 26 23 13% 407 480 -15% Stelvio 997 0 New 2,721 0 New ALFA ROMEO 2,034 52 3812% 12,031 516 2232% FCA US LLC 171,946 192,519 -11% 2,059,376 2,244,315 -8%
January 3, 20187 yr Fiat and Alfa bring nothing to the party but bleeding money for which the ignored American brands are expected to make up. One has to wonder how long FCA can continue on this pathetic path of CEO stupidity.
January 4, 20187 yr The Stelvio just came out and the Giulia sales are pretty well par for the course. Fiat is either older (out years before they hit the US) or versions of something else so they aren't really losing anything. Jeep was down some, mainly on the heels of the loss of the Patriot. Ram sales are great considering it is the oldest fullsize on the block next to the Tundra with a new one coming this year. Also looked at Ford and GM now, um, Challenger still outsold the Camaro and Buick and Cadillac seem to be on life support.
