Chrysler Canada Announces Highest October Retail Sales since 2004

• Retail sales gained 19 per cent over October 2009
• Total sales increased six per cent 
• CYTD sales already surpassed full year 2009
• All-time sales record for Dodge Journey
• Best month-of-October sales for Ram pickup and Dodge Grand Caravan
• All-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee takes off with highest sales month in 10 years 

WINDSOR, ON, Nov. 2 /CNW/ - Chrysler Canada today announced its eleventh consecutive month of sales increases, reporting total sales of 15,168 for the month of October 2010, compared with 14,263 in October 2009.  Total October sales represented a gain of six per cent over the same month last year, and an increase of 27 per cent calendar-year-to-date (CYTD).  Chrysler Canada sales through October of 175,240 have already surpassed the full 12-month sales figure from 2009.  Consistently strong retail sales, representing an increase of 19 per cent for the month, were largely responsible for the continued growth.

"Sales of our all-new fuel-efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee were booming in October with sales up 500 per cent over last year to the highest Grand Cherokee sales in 10 years," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Chrysler Canada.  "With 14 additional all-new products hitting showrooms over the next 90 days, we are feeling pretty good about the future."

Sales Highlights

Canada's best-selling crossover, the Dodge Journey, surpassed its previous all-time monthly sales record with sales of 2,512 units, an increase of 31 per cent.

The Ram pickup and the Dodge Grand Caravan both posted month-of-October sales records. Sales of the Ram pickup gained 36 per cent with 3,452 units sold.  The Dodge Grand Caravan recorded sales of 4,415 units, an increase of 22 per cent for the month. 

"In addition to their records for the month, these three vehicles - the Ram pickup, Dodge Grand Caravan and Dodge Journey - have already shattered their previous full-year sales records," said Dave Buckingham, Vice President of Sales, Chrysler Canada.  "We still have two months left in the year, and they have already clinched their best year ever."

The Chrysler Town & Country posted an increase of 51 per cent in October with 452 units sold. Combined sales of the Ontario-built Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are up 43 per cent CYTD.

The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee reported its highest sales month in 10 years, with 1,315 units sold, a gain of 500 per cent over October 2009.  Sales of the Jeep Patriot grew 28 per cent on 882 units.  Jeep Brand sales were up 37 per cent in October compared with last year.

Vehicle Highlights 

October Sales	October 2010	October 2009	% Change
Total Volume	15,168	14,263	6%
Model Highlights	October 2010	October 2009	% Change
Ram Pick-up	3,452	2,541	36%	Record October Sales
Dodge Journey	2,512	1,922	31%	All-time record month
Dodge Grand Caravan	4,415	3,631	22%	Record October Sales
Chrysler Town & Country	452	299	51%	Record October Sales
CYTD Sales	October 2010	October 2009	% Change
Total Volume	175,240	137,900	27%
Model Highlights	October 2010	October 2009	% Change
Dodge Grand Caravan	46,979	32,996	42%	#3 selling vehicle in Canada YTD
Ram Pick-up	44,969	26,234	71%	#4 selling vehicle in Canada YTD
Dodge Journey	19,772	11,916	66%	#1 selling cross-over in Canada YTD

About Chrysler Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2010. Chrysler Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep® Wrangler and Chrysler 300.  

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