Chrysler Group Reports U.S. October Sales - They Stink!
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2002; Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 150,254 units in October 2002, a 31 percent decline compared to October 2001, when 209,478 vehicles were sold.All percentages were calculated on a day-rate basis, with 27 selling days in October 2002, versus 26 days in October 2001.
"Last month's year-over-year sales comparison was not unexpected. The industry hit an all-time record seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 21.5 million vehicles in October 2001," said Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales. "The industry will be well short of that in October 2002."
In the high-volume, highly competitive truck segment, Dodge Ram held its own with sales of 28,218 units. For the calendar year, Ram truck posted sales of 331,537 units compared to last year when there were 287,344 units sold, an increase of 44,193 units or 15 percent. "The all-new Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks are in dealer showrooms now and selling as fast as they are arriving," said Dilts.
Dodge Neon had another solid sales month with 9,173 units sold, up 19 percent compared to last year. This is the fifth consecutive month Neon has reported positive sales.
"Even with October's sales numbers down compared to last year's uncharacteristically high results, we remain optimistic that we have the products consumers desire, and we back them with our seven-year / 70,000-mile powertrain warranty, the best in the industry," added Dilts.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru October 2002
Month Sales DR % Sales CYTD DR %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Cirrus 0 0 0% 0 371 -100%
Sebring Sedan 3,557 7,148 -52% 50,818 47,253 8%
Sebring Coupe 786 1,805 -58% 10,744 14,166 -24%
Sebring Convertible 1,953 3,976 -53% 39,956 40,491 -1%
Concorde 1,957 4,077 -54% 26,838 25,503 5%
300M 2,480 4,571 -48% 27,906 30,149 -7%
LHS 0 511 -100% 552 8,308 -93%
Prowler 58 122 -54% 1,250 860 0%
CHRYSLER CAR 10,791 22,210 -53% 158,064 167,101 -5%
PT Cruiser 9,537 14,611 -37% 121,391 119,974 1%
Voyager 1,958 4,271 -56% 33,629 38,552 -13%
Town & Country 7,772 13,250 -44% 107,609 118,143 -9%
CHRYSLER TRUCK 19,267 32,132 -42% 262,629 277,009 -5%
CHRYSLER BRAND 30,058 54,342 -47% 420,693 444,110 -5%
Wrangler 4,052 6,899 -43% 54,984 58,696 -6%
Cherokee 0 1,155 -100% 0 74,004 -100%
Liberty 14,792 15,993 -11% 139,314 61,052 128%
Grand Cherokee 17,626 23,989 -29% 178,801 182,530 -2%
JEEP BRAND 36,470 48,036 -27% 373,099 376,282 -1%
CP CAR 10,791 23,073 -55% 158,669 197,719 -20%
CPJ TRUCK 55,737 80,168 -33% 635,728 653,291 -3%
CPJ DIVISION 66,528 103,241 -38% 794,397 851,010 -7%
Neon 9,173 7,405 19% 109,388 93,557 17%
Stratus Sedan 6,186 7,245 -18% 77,024 78,165 -1%
Stratus Coupe 1,035 2,362 -58% 16,914 19,434 -13%
Avenger 0 0 0% 0 143 -100%
Intrepid 5,568 8,164 -34% 96,533 95,732 1%
Viper 54 91 -43% 1,389 1,172 19%
DODGE CAR 22,016 25,267 -16% 301,248 288,203 5%
Dakota 8,043 15,033 -48% 114,086 130,691 -13%
Ram P/U 28,218 30,255 -10% 331,537 287,344 15%
Caravan 15,155 20,310 -28% 207,787 204,952 1%
Durango 8,218 12,304 -36% 91,875 111,307 -17%
Ram Wagon 92 519 -83% 10,608 17,148 -38%
Ram Van 1,984 2,549 -25% 22,575 31,191 -28%
DODGE TRUCK 61,710 80,970 -27% 778,468 782,633 -1%
DODGE DIVISION 83,726 106,237 -24% 1,079,716 1,070,836 1%
TOTAL CAR 32,807 48,340 -35% 459,917 485,922 -5%
TOTAL TRUCK 117,447 161,138 -30% 1,414,196 1,435,924 -2%
TOTAL CAR & TRUCK 150,254 209,478 -31% 1,874,113 1,921,846 -2%
Total Minivan 24,885 37,831 -37% 349,025 361,987 -4%
Total Sport Utility 44,688 60,340 -29% 464,974 487,589 -5%
Selling Days 27 26 256 256