Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Sales for November

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 3, 2002; -- Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 158,839 units in November 2002, up 10 percent from October 2002, though down 12 percent compared to November of 2001, when 173,361 vehicles were sold.

In November 2002 there were 26 selling days versus 25 days in November 2001.

Led by the launch of the all-new 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks, total Ram sales in November were 30,585 units, up 13 percent from October 2002, and up nine percent from last year's November sales volume of 26,941 units.

"With the 5.7 Hemi and the new Cummins Diesel High-Output in the Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500, as well as the Ram 1500, we believe our Dodge dealers are now the right places to go for the most powerful lineup of pickup trucks on the market," said Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales.

Jeep® Liberty reported strong sales of 15,343 units for the month, up eight percent from October 2002 and one percent ahead of the November 2001 mark of 14,670. With 21,308 units sold, Jeep Grand Cherokee sales also improved, up 26 percent vs. October 2002 and three percent compared to November a year ago.

"In a month when the industry was reporting a sales decline, demand for the Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee was strong," added Dilts. "This is the time of year when the go-anywhere capability of a Jeep vehicle shines through.

"We just announced plans to introduce a diesel engine option into the U.S. market powertrain line-up for Liberty," added Dilts. "When it becomes available in the 2004 model year, we believe there will be solid demand for this powertrain, which should enable us to gain incremental sales."

"As we close out 2002, we look forward to the first quarter of 2003 and beyond," concluded Dilts. "With more new products such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge SRT-4, and Dodge 1500 Hemi arriving in dealer showrooms in the first quarter, we are confident that 2003 will be another strong year for the Chrysler Group."

Additional November sales highlights, compared to the same month last year:

Dodge passenger car sales rose by 22 percent to 23,280 units.

Dodge Neon sales of 9,343 units, up 54 percent. Neon sales posted their sixth consecutive month-over-month gain.

Dodge Stratus Sedan sales of 6,072 units, up 36 percent versus last year.

Dodge Intrepid sales of 6,904 units, up two percent.

      DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru November 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          3,056    4,841   -39%     53,874     52,094     3%
    Sebring Coupe            521    1,343   -63%     11,265     15,509   -28%
    Sebring Convertible    1,671    2,506   -36%     41,627     42,997    -4%
    Concorde               2,190    3,548   -41%     29,028     29,051     0%
    300M                   2,109    3,446   -41%     30,015     33,595   -11%
    LHS                        0      315  -100%        552      8,623   -94%
    Prowler                   39      114   -67%      1,289        974     0%
    CHRYSLER CAR           9,586   16,113   -43%    167,650    183,214    -9%
    PT Cruiser             8,537   12,067   -32%    129,928    132,041    -2%
    Voyager                1,852    3,209   -45%     35,481     41,761   -15%
    Town & Country         8,712   12,154   -31%    116,321    130,297   -11%
    CHRYSLER TRUCK        19,101   27,430   -33%    281,730    304,439    -8%
    CHRYSLER BRAND        28,687   43,543   -37%    449,380    487,653    -8%
    Wrangler               4,295    5,274   -22%     59,279     63,970    -8%
    Cherokee                   0      244  -100%          0     74,248  -100%
    Liberty               15,343   14,670     1%    154,657     75,722   104%
    Grand Cherokee        21,308   19,986     3%    200,109    202,516    -2%
    JEEP BRAND            40,946   40,174    -2%    414,045    416,456    -1%
         CP CAR            9,586   16,527   -44%    168,255    214,246   -22%
         CPJ TRUCK        60,047   67,604   -15%    695,775    720,895    -4%
    CPJ DIVISION          69,633   84,131   -20%    864,030    935,141    -8%
    Neon                   9,343    5,827    54%    118,731     99,384    19%
    Stratus Sedan          6,072    4,278    36%     83,096     82,443     0%
    Stratus Coupe            916    1,562   -44%     17,830     20,996   -15%
    Avenger                    0        0     0%          0        143  -100%
    Intrepid               6,904    6,511     2%    103,437    102,243     1%
    Viper                     45      120   -64%      1,434      1,292    11%
    DODGE CAR             23,280   18,298    22%    324,528    306,501     6%
    Dakota                 8,045   12,245   -37%    122,131    142,936   -15%
    Ram P/U               30,585   26,941     9%    362,122    314,285    15%
    Caravan               17,888   18,618    -8%    225,675    223,570     1%
    Durango                7,623    9,468   -23%     99,498    120,775   -18%
    Ram Wagon                 53      571   -91%     10,661     17,719   -40%
    Ram Van                1,732    3,089   -46%     24,307     34,280   -29%
    DODGE TRUCK           65,926   70,932   -11%    844,394    853,565    -1%
    DODGE DIVISION        89,206   89,230    -4%  1,168,922  1,160,066     0%
    TOTAL CAR             32,866   34,825    -9%    492,783    520,747    -6%
    TOTAL TRUCK          125,973  138,536   -13%  1,540,169  1,574,460    -3%
    TOTAL CAR & TRUCK    158,839  173,361   -12%  2,032,952  2,095,207    -3%
    Total Minivan         28,452   33,981   -19%    377,477    395,968    -5%
    Total Sport Utility   48,569   49,642    -6%    513,543    537,231    -5%
    Selling Days              26       25               282        281