Chrysler Group Reports U.S. December Sales
* Dodge Ram Sets December Sales Record
* Jeep(R) Brand Sets December Sales Record
* Dodge and Jeep Brands Increase Calendar Year Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2003 Chrysler Group
reported U.S. sales of 172,494 units in December 2002, a one percent increase
compared to December 2001, based on a daily selling rate.
Jeep(R) brand vehicles set an all-time record for December, with sales of
45,751 units, up 22 percent compared to December 2001. Jeep Grand Cherokee
led the way with 24,124 units, up 19 percent compared to December 2001. Jeep
Liberty sold 16,555 units, up 35 percent and Jeep Wrangler sales of 5,072
units were up nine percent.
For the 2002 calendar year, Jeep brand sales were 459,796 vehicles, an
increase of one percent compared to calendar year 2001. Jeep Liberty had
sales of 171,212, up 93 percent over 2001, while Jeep Grand Cherokee reported
sales of 224,233 units, up slightly over 2001.
"The continued success of Jeep vehicles underscores the brand's strong
reputation and segment leadership," said Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President -
Sales. "Consumers recognize the 'go-anywhere, do-anything' capabilities and
the value Jeep vehicles represent."
Dodge Ram set an all-time December sales record of 34,812 units, up 20
percent compared to December 2001. The all-new Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup
trucks were recently named Motor Trend's 2003 Truck of the Year.
"We are excited to have earned this coveted award from Motor Trend
magazine," added Dilts. "Consumers also recognize that Dodge Ram trucks are
the best pickups on the market today."
For the 2002 calendar year, the Dodge brand had sales of 1,264,782 units,
an increase of one percent compared to calendar year 2001. Dodge Ram sales
were 396,934 units, an increase of 15 percent compared to 2001. Total Dodge
car sales were 348,218 units, up six percent, compared to 2001. The Dodge
Neon sold 126,118 units, up 18 percent. Dodge Caravan recorded sales of
244,911 units, an increase of one percent compared to 2001, with the Dodge
Intrepid at 111,356 units, an increase of two percent.
In 2002, Chrysler Group sold 2,205,446 vehicles, compared to 2,273,208 in
2001, a decline of three percent.
"Last year was a positive year for the Chrysler Group and we're well
positioned for 2003," added Dilts. "Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers are
looking forward to the arrival of recently announced exciting new products."
Chrysler group finished the year with 517,429 units of inventory, or a 75-
day supply.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru December 2002
Month Sales DR % Sales CYTD DR %
Model Curr Pr Change Curr Pr Change
Yr Yr Yr Yr
Cirrus 0 0 0% 0 371 -100%
Sebring Sedan 2,732 4,522 -37% 56,606 56,616 0%
Sebring Coupe 519 1,092 -51% 11,784 16,601 -29%
Sebring Convertible 2,350 2,245 9% 43,977 45,242 -3%
Concorde 2,583 3,280 -18% 31,611 32,331 -2%
300M 2,360 2,988 -18% 32,375 36,583 -12%
LHS 0 229 -100% 552 8,852 -94%
Prowler 39 160 -75% 1,328 1,134 0%
CHRYSLER CAR 10,583 14,516 -24% 178,233 197,730 -10%
PT Cruiser 8,332 12,676 -32% 138,260 144,717 -4%
Voyager 1,911 3,344 -41% 37,392 45,105 -17%
Town & Country 10,057 12,605 -17% 126,378 142,902 -12%
CHRYSLER TRUCK 20,300 28,625 -26% 302,030 332,724 -9%
CHRYSLER BRAND 30,883 43,141 -26% 480,263 530,454 -9%
Wrangler 5,072 4,860 9% 64,351 68,830 -7%
Cherokee 0 242 -100% 0 74,490 -100%
Liberty 16,555 12,763 35% 171,212 88,485 93%
Grand Cherokee 24,124 21,096 19% 224,233 223,612 0%
JEEP BRAND 45,751 38,961 22% 459,796 455,417 1%
CP CAR 10,583 14,718 -25% 178,838 228,964 -22%
CPJ TRUCK 66,051 67,586 2% 761,826 788,481 -3%
CPJ DIVISION 76,634 82,304 -3% 940,664 1,017,445 -8%
Neon 7,387 7,915 -3% 126,118 107,299 18%
Stratus Sedan 7,093 6,505 13% 90,189 88,948 1%
Stratus Coupe 1,214 1,181 7% 19,044 22,177 -14%
Avenger 0 0 0% 0 143 -100%
Intrepid 7,919 6,855 20% 111,356 109,098 2%
Viper 77 96 -17% 1,511 1,388 9%
DODGE CAR 23,690 22,552 9% 348,218 329,053 6%
Dakota 8,581 11,543 -23% 130,712 154,479 -15%
Ram P/U 34,812 30,253 20% 396,934 344,538 15%
Caravan 19,236 18,466 8% 244,911 242,036 1%
Durango 7,427 10,024 -23% 106,925 130,799 -18%
Ram Wagon 251 602 -57% 10,912 18,321 -40%
Ram Van 1,863 2,257 -14% 26,170 36,537 -28%
DODGE TRUCK 72,170 73,145 3% 916,564 926,710 -1%
DODGE DIVISION 95,860 95,697 4% 1,264,782 1,255,763 1%
TOTAL CAR 34,273 37,270 -4% 527,056 558,017 -6%
TOTAL TRUCK 138,221 140,731 2% 1,678,390 1,715,191 -2%
TOTAL CAR & TRUCK 172,494 178,001 1% 2,205,446 2,273,208 -3%
Total Minivan 31,204 34,415 -6% 408,681 430,383 -5%
Total Sport Utility 53,178 48,985 13% 566,721 586,216 -3%
Selling Days 25 26 307 307
