FCA Second-quarter 2023 U.S. Sales Up 6%

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FCA US LLC reports a 6% increase in total U.S. sales in Q2 2023 compared to the same period last year. Ram brand's ProMaster van sees its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing 27% and 58% respectively. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe has its best-ever quarter with total sales up 56% over the same quarter last year. Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo own the industry podium in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).

Positive

• Ram brand's ProMaster van achieves its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing by 27% and 58% respectively.
• The Jeep Wrangler 4xe records its best-ever quarter with total sales up 56% over the same quarter last year.
• Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo take the top three spots in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

• 2023 total U.S. sales increase 6% in Q2 versus same period last year    
• Ram brand total U.S. sales increase 3% over same period last year   
• Ram brand's ProMaster van sees its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing 27% and 58% respectively over the same period last year
• Ram brand's Commercial fleet channel's total U.S. sales increased 19% versus the same period last year  
• Jeep^® Wrangler 4xe has its best-ever quarter to date; total sales up 56% over same quarter last year; Jeep Wrangler 4xe is *America's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle, followed by the Grand Cherokee 4xe at No. 2    
• Jeep Compass and Jeep Grand Cherokee total U.S sales increase over same period, 28% and 19%, respectively     
• Chrysler brand up 33%, total U.S. sales of the Chrysler Pacifica increases 40% over same period last year, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid sales increase 112%, holds No. 4 spot among top-selling PHEVs in the U.S   
• Deliveries of the limited edition 2023 Chrysler 300C began in second quarter 2023   
• Dodge brand total U.S. sales increase 37% versus same period last year; Dodge Hornet G/T is in dealerships now, Dodge Hornet R/T hybrid set to arrive in early Q3  
• The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, built at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Naples, Italy, is arriving at dealerships now 
• Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo own the industry podium, taking 1-2-3 spots in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) 

FCA US LLC reports sales of 434,648 vehicles in the second quarter for 2023. Overall, total U.S. sales for the second quarter increased 6% versus the same period last year.  

"We saw increased demand this quarter as market conditions continue to improve and our dealer network makes the necessary adjustments to drive sales growth across our brand portfolios," said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. "The Jeep^® Wrangler 4xe recorded its best quarter to date and retains its ranking as the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S., with the Grand Cherokee 4xe at No. 2 and the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at No. 4. We're also seeing extremely positive results from the quality side, with the Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo brands owning the top 3 spots in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)."   

The Ram brand total U.S. sales increased 3% over the same period last year. The Ram brand's ProMaster van saw its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales, increasing 27% and 58% respectively over the same period last year. The Ram ProMaster City increased 2% versus the same quarter last year.  

The Ram brand's Commercial fleet channel's total U.S. sales increased 19% versus the same period last year.  

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which notched its best-ever quarter to date, saw total sales of the vehicle increase 56% versus the same period last year. Jeep Wrangler 4xe is *America's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle, followed by the Grand Cherokee 4xe at No. 2. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe accounted for 36% (16,949 units) of total Wrangler sales in the second quarter. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe accounted for 15% (10,761 units) of total Grand Cherokee sales in the second quarter. 

The Jeep Compass (up 28%) and Jeep Grand Cherokee (up 19%) posted total U.S. sales gains over the same quarter last year.   

The Chrysler brand's total U.S. sales recorded growth of 33% versus the same quarter last year. The Chrysler Pacifica drove the gains, up 40% in total U.S. sales versus Q2 2022. Total U.S. sales of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which holds the No. 4 spot among the top-selling PHEVs in the U.S., increased 112% over the same period last year. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid accounted for 19% (8,763 units) of the nameplate's total sales in the second quarter.   

Deliveries of the limited edition 2023 Chrysler 300C, revealed at last year's Detroit Auto Show, began in the second quarter.   

The Dodge brand's total U.S. sales increased 37%, with the Charger up 7% and Durango up 223% in total sales versus the same quarter last year. The Dodge Hornet G/T is in dealerships now and the Dodge Hornet R/T will begin arriving at dealerships in early Q3. The all-new Dodge Hornet, unlocking the gateway to Dodge muscle, offers the quickest, fastest, most powerful compact utility vehicle under $30,000, bringing buzz to the segment with unmistakable Dodge styling cues and performance. 

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale, manufactured at the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Naples, Italy, is shipping to dealerships now. The Tonale enters the premium compact CUV segment with standard all-wheel drive, more than 30 miles of electric range (48 kilometers) and a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995.  

Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram and Alfa Romeo own the industry podium in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Dodge topped the 33 brands ranked  by J.D. Power, followed by Ram and then Alfa Romeo.  These latest results mark the fourth consecutive year that Dodge has placed among the top two brands.  

Ram climbed 16 places to finish second – its third time among the study's top three brands since 2020. And Alfa Romeo soared 24 places – the greatest jump in this year's IQS – to finish first among premium brands and third in the industry.   

FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US LLC is a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V.

For the methodology of determining FCA US LLC monthly sales, click here. These statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in commodity prices, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, weather, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, changes in government regulation, production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints, and many other risks and uncertainties, most of which are outside of our control.

U.S. fleet business includes three channels – rental, governmental and commercial
*Per S&P Global Jan '23 year-to-date vehicle registrations (most current data available); PC + light-duty trucks  

FCA US LLC Sales Summary Q2 2023
	Q2 Sales		Vol %	CYTD Sales		Vol %
Model	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change	Curr Yr	Pr Yr	Change
Compass	28,083	21,927	28 %	51,292	46,335	11 %
Wrangler	46,671	53,946	-13 %	84,642	99,497	-15 %
Gladiator	13,751	20,845	-34 %	27,326	38,757	-29 %
Cherokee	6,006	9,278	-35 %	19,219	19,357	-1 %
Grand Cherokee	70,454	59,252	19 %	124,956	134,369	-7 %
Renegade	5,020	7,263	-31 %	9,149	17,253	-47 %
Wagoneer	8,075	10,220	-21 %	13,635	17,275	-21 %
Grand Wagoneer	3,224	3,932	-18 %	5,268	7,101	-26 %
JEEP BRAND	181,284	186,665	-3 %	335,487	379,946	-12 %
Ram P/U	117,699	117,867	0 %	223,049	244,983	-9 %
ProMaster Van	20,200	15,961	27 %	37,894	25,289	50 %
ProMaster City	4,114	4,044	2 %	9,792	5,753	70 %
RAM BRAND	142,013	137,872	3 %	270,735	276,025	-2 %
200	1	0		1	2	-50 %
300	4,208	4,837	-13 %	7,197	7,582	-5 %
Pacifica	44,935	32,097	40 %	73,845	58,463	26 %
CHRYSLER BRAND	49,144	36,934	33 %	81,043	66,047	23 %
Dart	0	0		0	1	-100 %
Hornet	2,597	0	New	2,597	0	New
Charger	24,604	23,020	7 %	46,732	38,459	22 %
Challenger	12,904	14,558	-11 %	24,275	25,682	-5 %
Journey	4	45	-91 %	12	156	-92 %
Caravan	1	3	-67 %	2	21	-90 %
Durango	19,642	6,090	223 %	37,109	20,439	82 %
DODGE  BRAND	59,752	43,718	37 %	110,727	84,761	31 %
500	1	0		1	1	0 %
500L	0	2	-100 %	3	3	0 %
500X	143	245	-42 %	278	578	-52 %
Spider	0	2	-100 %	0	7	-100 %
FIAT BRAND	144	249	-42 %	282	589	-52 %
Giulia	865	1,179	-27 %	1,831	2,324	-21 %
Alfa 4C	1	0		1	1	0 %
Stelvio	1,328	1,904	-30 %	2,752	4,049	-32 %
Tonale	117	0	New	117	0	New
ALFA ROMEO	2,311	3,083	-25 %	4,701	6,374	-26 %
FCA US LLC	434,648	408,521	6 %	802,975	813,742	-1 %

 

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FAQ

What was the overall increase in FCA US LLC's total U.S. sales in Q2 2023?

FCA US LLC reported a 6% increase in total U.S. sales in Q2 2023 compared to the same period last year.

Which brand had the best-ever quarter for its ProMaster van?

Ram brand's ProMaster van achieved its best-ever quarter in both total and retail U.S. sales.

What was the increase in sales for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe in Q2 2023?

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe saw a 56% increase in total sales compared to the same quarter last year.

Which brands performed well in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)?

Stellantis brands Dodge, Ram, and Alfa Romeo took the top three spots in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).