How Did Stellantis Do In The U.S. During The Q3 Of 2021?

Stellantis U.S. released its total sales for the third quarter of 2021 this past Friday, with somewhat disappointing results. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has caused a major rift in the automotive industry this summer with continuous production shutdowns and product launch delays. A total of 410,917 vehicles were sold during the quarter, with 15% of that total being sold to fleets. When compared to the same time last year, the company sold 507,351 vehicles during the same time, resulting in a loss of 19%.
 
“While the various supply chain issues facing our industry continue to impact available inventory, we know the demand for our vehicles is still there,” said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. “Calendar year-to-date, total sales improved 3% versus this time last year.”

Jeep® –

During the quarter, Jeep® Gladiator recorded its best third quarter ever as total sales rose 2% year-over-year to 22,674 vehicles. Grand Cherokee total sales rose 45% year-over-year to 81,704 vehicles thanks to the launch of the all-new three-row Grand Cherokee L. 

Jeep also was able to sell an amazing 3 leftover Patriot models from dealer lots. The Patriot was discontinued after the 2017 model year.

Ram –

We discussed the Ram Trucks sales for the quarter over the weekend and compared them to the other full-size trucks from the competition. 

The Ram ProMaster delivered its best third-quarter retail sales ever with 20,168 units sold in the United States. The ProMaster will soon get its first major update going into the 2022 model year, this fall.

 Chrysler – 

Despite the Chrysler brand taking a 51% decline in sales compared to the same time last year, the Chrysler 300 Series soldiers on with increased sales of 13% compared to the third quarter of 2020. 

Minivan sales struggled due to semiconductor shortage shutdowns at the Windsor Assembly Plant during the summer months.

Chrysler did have 2 of its 200 models leave dealer showrooms during the quarter. The 200 ended production in 2017.

Dodge – 

The Dodge brand showed a 32% loss in sales over the same time last year due to the semiconductor shortage. The Dodge Charger continued to lead the way for the Dodge brand with 19,395 units sold during the quarter.

Dodge also happened to sell 3 leftover Dart models during the Q3 period. The Dart was dropped after the 2016 model year.

FIAT – 

Despite eliminating most of its model lineup last year, it wasn’t just the semiconductor shortage that continued a decrease in sales for the FIAT brand in the U.S. The 500X crossover continues to remain the only offering in the brand’s portfolio for the 2022 model year.

Alfa Romeo – 

The Alfa Romeo brand posted a 14% increase in calendar year-to-date total sales versus last year, with sales of the Stelvio SUV increasing by 18% and the Giulia sedan by 8%.

Source: Stellantis