Jeep and Ram continue to power the company. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – May 3, 2016 2017 Chrysler Pacifica – Well equipped at $28,595 to start while offering owners an 18/28 mpgUS city/highway. FCA April 2016 Sales Overview FCA reported April U.S. sales of 199,631 vehicles, a 5.6 percent increase over the 189,027 vehicles sold in April of 2015. It was the company’s best April sales result in 11 years. Year to date the company is doing even better with sales of 750,734 vehicles, up 8.0 percent over the 694,881 sold through the same period of 2015. Jeep sales were up 17.5 percent with Ram hot on its heels – sales up 12.1 percent. Reid Bigland, Senior VP of Sales, FCA NA: FCA US finished the month of April with an 84-day supply of inventory (619,800 vehicles). FCA April 2016 Sales Highlights Seven FCA US vehicles set records in the month of April. The Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Ram Pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each recorded their best April sales ever. On the brand side, the Jeep brand continues to set records with its best April sales ever. Jeep sales were up 17.5 percent in April, the brand’s best April sales ever and its 31st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. The Jeep brand has set a sales record in every month dating back to November 2013. Sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was picked up by 18,021 new owners, up 12.4 percent over the 16,030 sold during the same period of 2015. This result was the models best April sales in 11 years. Year to date Grand Cherokee of 65,071 is up 9.5 percent over the 59,407 sold through the same period of 2015. Ram Truck including the Ram pickup, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City, were up 12.1 percent in April, the brand’s best April sales since 2005. Ram pickup truck sales of 41,079 vehicles was up 8.3 percent over the 37,921 vehicles sold in April of 2015. This result was the best April sales performance in history. Year to date sales reached 154,446 vehicles, up 10.8 percent over the 139,432 sold during the same period of 2015. The Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City each record their best April sales ever. Market Share Detail In March Honda picked up significant market share. On a volume basis, March sales of 1.50 million vehicles was up 3.4 percent over April of 2015s 1.45 million vehicles sold result. 2016 YTD sales of 5.55 million is up 2.8 percent over the 5.4 million vehicles sold through period of the same 2015. U.S. April 2016 Sales vs. April 2015 Sales Ranks and Results for the top 14 Automobile Manufacturers GM April 2016 Sales Down 3.5% with 259,557 Vehicles Sold Ford April 2016 Sales Up 4.0% with 231,316 Vehicles Sold Toyota April 2016 Sales Up 3.8% with 211,125 Vehicles Sold FCA April 2016 Sales Up 5.6% with 199,631 Vehicles Sold Honda April 2016 Sales up 14.4% with 148,829 Vehicles Sold Nissan April 2016 Sales Up 12.8% with 123,861 Vehicles Sold Hyundai April 2016 Sales Down 8.5% with 62,213 Vehicles Sold Kia April 2016 Sales up 6.1% with 56,508 Vehicles Sold Subaru April 20165 Sales Up 6.6% with 50,380 Vehicles Sold Mercedes-Benz April 2016 Sales down 0.4% with 32,291 Vehicles Sold BMW April 2016 Sales Down 8.3% with 29,747 Vehicles Sold VW April 2016 Sales Down 9.7% with 27,112 Vehicles Sold Mazda April 2016 Sales Up 8.6% with 26,195 Vehicles Sold Audi April 2016 Sales Up 5.8% with 17,801 Vehicles Sold In April, Honda and Mercedes-Benz moved back ahead of Nissan and BMW respectively. The seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in April was approximately 17.6 million vehicles. Calendar-year-to-date, the light vehicle SAAR was 17.4 million vehicles.
It is amazing how much their SUVs and Trucks have jumped, yet their cars have plummeted from last year. It is so obvious as to me that gas prices have played a major role in this uptrend for people wanting massive vehicles, again.
Hi John: The FCA car lineup is also not as competitive as it should/could be. The 200 has the right interior but the drivetrain - read efficiency - is lagging. And yet overall sales thanks to Jeep and RAM continue on an unabated upward trajectory in both the U.S. and Canada as shown yet again below. Strong product on the truck/SUV side is proving itself... Until like you surmise, gas prices rise. FCA Canada April Sales Up 9.6% with 30,108 Vehicles Sold FCA of Canada April 2016 Sales Overview FCA Canada reported it sold 30,108 vehicles in April 2016, up 9.6 percent over the 27,473 sold in March 2015. Year to date sales of 92,939 vehicles, up 4.1 percent over the 89,298 sold through the same period of 2015. The company stated it was their best sales start in history. Jeep posted a monthly sales record in April 2016 with 9,040 vehicles sold, up 21 percent compared with 7,486 vehicles sold in April 2015. FCA of Canada April 2016 Sales Highlights The Cherokee experienced its best April ever with 3,118 vehicles sold, up 14.6 percent over 2,720 vehicles sold in April of 2015. 1,960 Grand Cherokee sales was also a monthly sales record for Canada’s best-selling full-size SUV. Ram sold 8,805 pickups, up 10.8 percent over the 7,950 sold in April of 2015. A monthly sales record. Canadian Big 6 April 2016 Sales Results Ford – 30,327 vehicles sold in April, up 11.0% FCA – 30,108 vehicles sold in April, up 9.6% GM – 26,596 vehicles sold in April, down 9% Toyota – 19,097 vehicles sold in April, up 13.6% Honda – 17,906 vehicles sold in April, up 7.4% Nissan – 12,148 vehicles sold in April, up 6.9%
Wayne, I do not disagree with what you said about their car line up. The 200 you mentioned would be on one of my short lists due to looks alone. The issue that I see is primarily their drive-train, as you stated. The interwebs are full of 9 speed transmission woes. It was one of the reasons that the Jeep Cherokee was knocked off our list so quickly. That and Mama really wanted the Crosstrek, which has turned out to be a great vehicle for the money. If FCA could fix the 9 speed, I think that with time, people would finally start giving them a serious chance.
