Chrysler’s Comeback: Chrysler Posts September Sales Gain of 61 Percent

A September sales gain of 61 percent has marked Chrysler Group’s sixth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains in 2010. Last month, despite Cash for Clunkers making sales gains difficult, Chrysler posted a 7-percent increase.

According to Chrysler, each of its four core brands delivered sales gains in September versus the same month in 2009, with Chrysler leading the way at a 92-percent year-over-year gain. The automaker reports triple-digit increases for Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible sales as well as a 149-percent gain for the venerable Town & Country minivan.

The Dodge brand was also a hot performer, with all brand models showing gains for September. Grand Caravan sales increased 96 percent over the previous year, Nitro volume gained 79 percent, and Avenger and Challenger sales both grew by 76 percent. Many Dodge models will receive significant updates later on in the quarter, with an all-new 2011 Charger to launch shortly.

Meanwhile, the Jeep brand posted a gain of 65 percent year-over-year, lead in no small way by the all-new 2011 Grand Cherokee. Grand Cherokee sales skyrocketed to a 98 percent gain as the new model trickles into showrooms, while the Patriot and Compass each posted strong triple-digit gains. October could be another strong month for Jeep as the 2011 Wrangler enters showrooms with its all-new interior, to be followed by the refreshed 2011 Patriot later in the quarter.

The Ram Truck brand also made an impressive showing, with a sales increase of 22 percent for September. Ram pickup truck sales increased by 26 percent for the month, while Dakota sales shot up 141 percent over September 2009.

Source: Chrysler