In an industry skewed toward sport-utility vehicles, this quarter proved that American muscle is far from losing its might. The Dodge Challenger reported a record third quarter while the Charger notched its highest level of third-quarter sales in 13 years. Over the past decade, Challenger and Charger sales have increased more than 60 percent.
FCA designers transplanted many of the creature comforts and technologies featured in the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck into the heavy-duty lineup. Chief among the changes was the 12-inch touchscreen with its quick access to navigation, climate and satellite radio.
Heavy-duty customers, including farmers, ranchers, construction workers and small business operators, have responded enthusiastically to the ability to do more work from their front seat during the day and take their families and clients to dinner in the same well-appointed truck in the evening.
Rounding out the quarter's sales records was the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been a strong seller since its redesign last year, but the nameplate received a boost this quarter from the start of a special-edition campaign. New limited-edition models include, for example, the 2020 Wrangler Black & Tan and the Wrangler Willys.
Jeep intends to offer more Wrangler special editions in 2020.
For the quarter, overall sales were 565,034 vehicles for the three-month period covering July, August and September. Retail sales accounted for 438,649 vehicles while fleet accounted for 22 percent of total sales. Fleet sales, on a year-to-date basis, accounted for 25 percent of overall sales.
"Lower interest rates, a stable economy and consumer enthusiasm bolster our belief that new vehicle sales in the U.S. are heading for a strong finish," Head of U.S. Sales Reid Bigland said. "For us, vehicles like the new Gladiator, our Ram pickups and Dodge muscle cars are pulling customers into showrooms. Our customers are also choosing to purchase higher trim levels or extra features, which are increasing our transaction prices."
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
FCA designers transplanted many of the creature comforts and technologies featured in the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck into the heavy-duty lineup. Chief among the changes was the 12-inch touchscreen with its quick access to navigation, climate and satellite radio.
Heavy-duty customers, including farmers, ranchers, construction workers and small business operators, have responded enthusiastically to the ability to do more work from their front seat during the day and take their families and clients to dinner in the same well-appointed truck in the evening.
Rounding out the quarter's sales records was the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been a strong seller since its redesign last year, but the nameplate received a boost this quarter from the start of a special-edition campaign. New limited-edition models include, for example, the 2020 Wrangler Black & Tan and the Wrangler Willys.
Jeep intends to offer more Wrangler special editions in 2020.
For the quarter, overall sales were 565,034 vehicles for the three-month period covering July, August and September. Retail sales accounted for 438,649 vehicles while fleet accounted for 22 percent of total sales. Fleet sales, on a year-to-date basis, accounted for 25 percent of overall sales.
"Lower interest rates, a stable economy and consumer enthusiasm bolster our belief that new vehicle sales in the U.S. are heading for a strong finish," Head of U.S. Sales Reid Bigland said. "For us, vehicles like the new Gladiator, our Ram pickups and Dodge muscle cars are pulling customers into showrooms. Our customers are also choosing to purchase higher trim levels or extra features, which are increasing our transaction prices."
| FCA US LLC Sales Summary Q3 2019 | ||||||
| Q3 Sales | Vol % | CYTD Sales | Vol % | |||
| Model | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change | Curr Yr | Pr Yr | Change |
| Compass | 35,158 | 45,164 | -22% | 110,671 | 132,674 | -17% |
| Patriot | 8 | 50 | -84% | 21 | 599 | -96% |
| Wrangler | 59,035 | 57,459 | 3% | 176,020 | 190,951 | -8% |
| Gladiator | 16,132 | 0 | New | 23,384 | 0 | New |
| Cherokee | 52,139 | 66,024 | -21% | 149,349 | 179,743 | -17% |
| Grand Cherokee | 61,768 | 57,340 | 8% | 185,040 | 166,653 | 11% |
| Renegade | 21,234 | 25,135 | -16% | 57,270 | 75,574 | -24% |
| JEEP BRAND | 245,474 | 251,172 | -2% | 701,755 | 746,194 | -6% |
| Ram P/U | 161,635 | 142,044 | 14% | 461,115 | 375,583 | 23% |
| ProMaster Van | 14,589 | 11,229 | 30% | 41,301 | 31,591 | 31% |
| ProMaster City | 2,976 | 3,047 | -2% | 9,952 | 9,487 | 5% |
| RAM BRAND | 179,200 | 156,320 | 15% | 512,368 | 416,661 | 23% |
| 200 | 10 | 106 | -91% | 45 | 1,000 | -96% |
| 300 | 7,836 | 9,848 | -20% | 23,693 | 34,555 | -31% |
| Town & Country | 1 | 1 | 0% | 4 | 6 | -33% |
| Pacifica | 21,697 | 28,571 | -24% | 70,224 | 91,595 | -23% |
| CHRYSLER BRAND | 29,544 | 38,526 | -23% | 93,966 | 127,156 | -26% |
| Dart | 3 | 45 | -93% | 13 | 379 | -97% |
| Avenger | 0 | 1 | -100% | 1 | 4 | -75% |
| Charger | 26,060 | 17,902 | 46% | 71,106 | 59,308 | 20% |
| Challenger | 18,031 | 14,946 | 21% | 46,699 | 52,313 | -11% |
| Viper | 0 | 1 | -100% | 5 | 15 | -67% |
| Journey | 16,965 | 24,924 | -32% | 62,396 | 77,233 | -19% |
| Caravan | 27,456 | 34,157 | -20% | 99,403 | 120,935 | -18% |
| Durango | 15,631 | 16,819 | -7% | 52,622 | 49,541 | 6% |
| DODGE BRAND | 104,146 | 108,795 | -4% | 332,245 | 359,728 | -8% |
| 500 | 876 | 1,455 | -40% | 2,568 | 3,717 | -31% |
| 500L | 206 | 327 | -37% | 605 | 1,231 | -51% |
| 500X | 592 | 996 | -41% | 2,076 | 4,221 | -51% |
| Spider | 686 | 1,021 | -33% | 2,214 | 2,915 | -24% |
| FIAT BRAND | 2,360 | 3,799 | -38% | 7,463 | 12,084 | -38% |
| Giulia | 2,030 | 2,571 | -21% | 6,376 | 8,933 | -29% |
| Alfa 4C | 36 | 49 | -27% | 127 | 183 | -31% |
| Stelvio | 2,244 | 3,275 | -31% | 6,844 | 9,044 | -24% |
| ALFA ROMEO | 4,310 | 5,895 | -27% | 13,347 | 18,160 | -27% |
| FCA US LLC | 565,034 | 564,507 | 0% | 1,661,144 | 1,679,983 | -1% |
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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