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FCA US Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2019
  • Jeep® Wrangler achieves record third-quarter sales of 59,035 vehicles
  • Ram brand reports record third quarter as sales jump 15 percent to 179,200 vehicles
  • Dodge Challenger reports highest third quarter with 18,031 vehicles sold

FCA US LLC announced three sales records for the third quarter as a new generation of shoppers snapped up muscle cars and a strategy of premium technology and interior upgrades attracted new heavy-duty truck buyers. The Jeep® Wrangler notched a record quarter as well on the back of new limited-edition models.

In an industry skewed toward sport-utility vehicles, this quarter proved that American muscle is far from losing its might. The Dodge Challenger reported a record third quarter while the Charger notched its highest level of third-quarter sales in 13 years. Over the past decade, Challenger and Charger sales have increased more than 60 percent.

These cars are attracting a new generation of shoppers who are drawn to the vehicles for their edgy designs, power and array of options for personalization.

The Ram brand, meanwhile, capitalized on new 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pick-up refinements, which helped push third-quarter sales to a record level.

FCA designers transplanted many of the creature comforts and technologies featured in the Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck into the heavy-duty lineup. Chief among the changes was the 12-inch touchscreen with its quick access to navigation, climate and satellite radio.

Heavy-duty customers, including farmers, ranchers, construction workers and small business operators, have responded enthusiastically to the ability to do more work from their front seat during the day and take their families and clients to dinner in the same well-appointed truck in the evening.

Rounding out the quarter's sales records was the Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been a strong seller since its redesign last year, but the nameplate received a boost this quarter from the start of a special-edition campaign. New limited-edition models include, for example, the 2020 Wrangler Black & Tan and the Wrangler Willys.

Jeep intends to offer more Wrangler special editions in 2020.

For the quarter, overall sales were 565,034 vehicles for the three-month period covering July, August and September. Retail sales accounted for 438,649 vehicles while fleet accounted for 22 percent of total sales. Fleet sales, on a year-to-date basis, accounted for 25 percent of overall sales.

"Lower interest rates, a stable economy and consumer enthusiasm bolster our belief that new vehicle sales in the U.S. are heading for a strong finish," Head of U.S. Sales Reid Bigland said. "For us, vehicles like the new Gladiator, our Ram pickups and Dodge muscle cars are pulling customers into showrooms. Our customers are also choosing to purchase higher trim levels or extra features, which are increasing our transaction prices."

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Cool, three of my favs.
 

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Given that Q3 was not strong for many vehicles (as evidenced by Compass, Renegade, and Cherokee), the Wrangler hitting record high numbers is even more impressive.
 

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Bought some FCAU stock last week. Its undervalued with a 5.83 % yield right now. Those are good sales numbers for an economy that is supposedly slowing down a bit .
 
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STILL selling Patriots, 200s and Darts...

I need to find me one of those because they've gotta be going for cheap!
 

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STILL selling Patriots, 200s and Darts...

I need to find me one of those because they've gotta be going for cheap!
Those Avenger numbers are impressive as well... :bandit:
 

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Too bad there wasn't a trade in / buy back report. Until they get the steering issues fixed the record sales only mean double the headaches for buyers who will get no where with FCA. Funny thing is Ram sales are way up.

Now with the early and some 19 inner steel sub frames coming un bonded with the aluminum door skin I just cannot even imagine.
 

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the gladiators seems to be holding as well. maybe jeep will look into building the j6.
 

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Year to date sales are down 8%. What is there to celebrate?
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What blows my mind is that there are that many people who can afford one of these, or at least banks that think they can.
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