Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 142,041 units, a 12 percent increase compared with sales in September 2011 (127,336 units), and the group's best September sales since 2007.
The Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in September compared with the same month a year ago. The FIAT brand's 51 percent increase was the largest sales gain of any Chrysler Group brand for the month. September marked Chrysler Group's 30th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.
"Last month marked our 30th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases and our strongest September in five years," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand and Head of U.S. Sales. "Going forward with our current product line up, record low interest rates and a stable U.S. economy, we remain optimistic about the health of the U.S. new vehicle sales industry and our position in it."