04.05.2010 CHRYSLER GROUP POSTS DRAMATIC 25 PERCENT U.S. SALES INCREASE FOR APRIL

CHRYSLER GROUP - BEIJING AUTO SHOW 2010
CHRYSLER GROUP - BEIJING AUTO SHOW 2010
CHRYSLER GROUP - BEIJING AUTO SHOW 2010

Chrysler China (Group) Sales Ltd is currently showcasing Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brand vehicles at the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, popularly known as Auto China 2010. The product line-up being presented includes 2010 models and special editions aimed for the Chinese market.

Chrysler Group has today reported a U.S. sales increase of 25 percent, the best year-over-year percentage sales improvement for the company in almost five years. In addition, the company continued its trend of month-over-month sales increases in 2010, up 3 percent versus March 2010.

"April was a very positive month for Chrysler Group, with concrete results that highlight the company is on-track and gaining momentum," said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer - Ram Truck Brand and Lead Executive for the Sales Organization. "Today we reported sales increased 25 percent compared with April 2009, building on the news from April 21 that the company posted an operating profit of $143 million for the first quarter 2010."

Chrysler Group LLC reported total U.S. sales for April of 95,703 units, an increase of 25 percent versus April 2009 (76,682 units). Sales increased 3 percent compared with March 2010 (92,623 units). Chrysler Group finished the month with a 53-day supply of inventory (196,614 units), a 42 percent decline versus April 2009 (336,913 units). Overall, U.S. industry sales figures for April are projected at an estimated 11.5 SAAR.

"We are proud of our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram truck dealers, who supported the new company from day one," added Diaz. "They are as excited about our future as we are, and their enthusiasm is spreading to consumers, resulting in increasing showroom traffic and sales."

April U.S. Sales Highlights

Dodge Brand sales (38,795 units) were up 61 percent compared with April 2009 (24,070 units); Dodge Challenger sales (3,713 units) increased 42 percent versus last year (2,619 units) and set a new monthly sales record for the Dodge Challenger; Dodge Grand Caravan sales (10,435 units) improved 56 percent compared with the same time period last year (6,687 units); Dodge Avenger sales increased by triple digit percentages versus April 2009; Dodge Charger sales increase 90 percent compared with the same time period last year; Dodge Caliber sales (3,671 units) were up 44 percent compared with last year; Dodge Nitro increased sales (1,536 units) 14 percent versus the same time period last year; Chrysler Brand sales (22,386 units) increased 61 percent versus April 2009 (13,874 units); Chrysler Sebring (sedan and convertible) both posted triple digit percentage increases compared with April 2009; Chrysler 300 sales (4,127 units) were up 40 percent versus last year (2,946 units); Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales (13,367 units) improved 80 percent compared with April 2009 (7,443 units); Jeep Compass sales (1,443 units) were up triple digits versus April 2009 (712 units); Jeep Patriot sales (2,404 units) improved 21 percent compared with last year (1,983 units); Jeep Liberty (3,490 units) sales increase six percent versus April 2009; Dodge Dakota improved sales 36 percent versus April 2009; and Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck sales improved 13 percent compared with April 2009.

"With competitively priced vehicles that customers want to purchase, the company was able to reduce incentive spending compared with last year, while posting improved sales," said Diaz. "But we aren't resting on this month's results. We are hungry to continue building on the sales improvements - we are just getting started."

Chrysler Group LLC U.S. Sales Summary for April 2010
Month Sales Vol % Sales CYTD Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Sebring

4,053

1,320

207%

14,589

6,956

110%

300

4,127

2,946

40%

14,066

12,703

11%

Crossfire

0

32

-100%

0

177

-100%

PT Cruiser

838

1,414

-41%

2,904

6,212

-53%

Aspen

1

550

-100%

28

3,806

-99%

Pacifica

0

169

-100%

0

1,139

-100%

Town & Country

13,367

7,443

80%

37,947

28,587

33%

CHRYSLER BRAND

22,386

13,874

61%

69,534

59,580

17%

Compass

1,443

712

103%

6,376

3,859

65%

Patriot

2,404

1,983

21%

10,040

8,386

20%

Wrangler

8,327

9,336

-11%

27,592

34,786

-21%

Liberty

3,490

3,301

6%

14,214

15,275

-7%

Grand Cherokee

3,393

3,600

-6%

19,304

15,987

21%

Commander

588

738

-20%

5,566

3,923

42%

JEEP BRAND

19,645

19,670

0%

83,092

82,216

1%

Caliber

3,671

2,544

44%

11,372

10,778

6%

Avenger

6,000

1,365

340%

15,669

9,918

58%

Charger

8,944

4,703

90%

27,652

21,890

26%

Challenger

3,713

2,619

42%

10,752

11,018

-2%

Viper

19

29

-34%

87

245

-64%

Magnum

0

5

-100%

0

77

-100%

Journey

4,475

4,436

1%

18,046

18,130

0%

Caravan

10,435

6,687

56%

31,872

30,267

5%

Nitro

1,536

1,351

14%

5,745

6,569

-13%

Durango

2

331

-99%

34

1,862

-98%

DODGE BRAND

38,795

24,070

61%

121,229

110,754

9%

Dakota

1,192

878

36%

4,186

5,235

-20%

Ram P/U

13,665

17,903

-24%

51,707

64,522

-20%

Sprinter

20

287

-93%

170

1,583

-89%

RAM BRAND

14,877

19,068

-22%

56,063

71,340

-21%

TOTAL DODGE

53,672

43,138

24%

177,292

182,094

-3%

   
TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

95,703

76,682

25%

329,918

323,890

2%

   
TOTAL CAR

30,527

15,563

96%

94,187

73,764

28%

TOTAL TRUCK

65,176

61,119

7%

235,731

250,126

-6%

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