FCA Canada Reports It Had A Strong Q4 Period

Stellantis (FCA Canada) has reported its Q4 and full-year 2022 sales. Total 2022 sales results for FCA Canada surpassed last calendar year, rising 5%, with 169,179 vehicles sold. For Q4 of 2022, 38,450 vehicles were sold, a decrease of 2% versus the same period last year.

“We’re reporting a solid year of sales growth in 2022,” said David Buckingham, President & CEO of FCA Canada. “Looking forward, we have a strong product plan for 2023, including three PHEVs, plus more on the way as outlined in our Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. Combine all of that with once-in-a-generation investment announcements for our Canadian operations totaling over $8 billion (CAD), and 2022 will be remembered as a hallmark year.” 

In 2022, FCA Canada secured its position as the number-one seller of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles in the country, with its PHEV sales rising 38% year-over-year. Two of the top-5 selling PHEVs in Canada for 2022 were the Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe remains Canada’s best-selling PHEV. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is reinforcing that PHEV leadership, with a strong sales start in the latter part of 2022.

Jeep® –

The Jeep brand was up half a percentage point, led by Wrangler (up 20%). Wagoneer, the premium extension of the Jeep brand, also finished the year strong, with quarterly sales up 27% versus the same period last year.

Chrysler –

Sales highlights for the Q4 of 2022 included the Windsor, Ontario-made Chrysler Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which combined for a quarterly increase of 187% and remain the best-selling lineup of minivans in the country.

Dodge –

The Dodge brand sold a total of 2,857 units during Q4 2022, which was an increase of 25%. Leading the way for the brand was the Durango, with 2,218 units (a majority of the brand’s sales).

Ram – 

The Ram Truck brand was up 6% on the class-leading strength of Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty (up 15%).

Alfa Romeo –

The Alfa Romeo brand had a lackluster Q4 period with only 158 units sold on the books. The brand did manage only to lose 1% in sales over the previous year with 911 units sold in total. 

FIAT – 

The almost non-existent FIAT brand sold a total of 7 vehicles for the quarter, an increase of 250%. For the year, the brand sold only 54 units, a decrease of 32% over 2021.