Chrysler U.S. Sales Rise 3 Percent

Chrysler Group reported that unadjusted sales in November 2006 rose 3 percent to 164,556 units, compared to November 2005 sales of 159,898 units. November 2006 sales establish a five-year November record.

- Sales in November establish five-year November record

- Jeep® Wrangler sales surge 95 percent year-over-year; Dealers place orders for
62,000 units of Jeep Wrangler

- Dodge Nitro sales increase 80 percent over October 2006 sales; Dealer orders exceed 50,000 units

- Sales of Dodge Ram Pickup rise 8 percent

"Chrysler Group sales in November were up 3 percent over last year, marking the best November in five years," said Steven Landry, Vice President, Sales and Field Operations - Chrysler Group. "Our new product lineup continues its customer appeal as they arrive at our dealerships and drive a big part of the sales improvement for the Chrysler Group."

The company has launched nearly all of the 10 new products that were announced at the beginning of the year, and those products are generating customer and media praise while driving traffic into Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge showrooms.
Sales of the Jeep Wrangler, a direct descendant of the original Jeep vehicle, rose 95 percent to 8,735 units, setting a new November sales record. Previous year sales of the Jeep Wrangler totaled 4,482 units. The Jeep Wrangler has received in excess of 62,000 dealer orders, which exceeds three-quarters of total Jeep Wrangler sales in calendar year 2005.

The all-new Dodge Nitro, the first mid-sized SUV for the Dodge brand continues to distinguish itself in the retail marketplace with consumers. Sales of the Dodge Nitro totaled 5,489 units for November 2006, 80 percent higher than October 2006 sales of 3,044 units. Customer response to the Dodge Nitro has been very strong and Dodge dealers nationwide are responding by placing orders for more than 50,000 units.

Sales of the Chrysler Group's best selling product, the Dodge Ram Pickup, rose 8 percent in November, posting sales of 27,826 units. Previous year sales totaled 25,667 units.

Chrysler Group finished the month with 499,036 units of dealer inventory, or a 76-day supply.

By DaimlerChrysler