November 2, 2017
, Windsor, Ontario
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October 2017 sales results are in for FCA Canada, highlighting a monthly record for Jeep® Wrangler, as well as a calendar-year-to-date record for Ram brand and Ram pickup truck sales. Overall, FCA Canada sales of 17,211 vehicles were down 12 per cent, when compared with results from October 2016.
Sales Highlights
Built on over 75 years of go-anywhere 4×4 heritage, Jeep Wrangler posted strong October 2017 sales of 1,766 units. That figure represents the best October sales on record for the iconic global nameplate.
While complete information will not be available until November 29 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, an all-new, next-generation Jeep Wrangler is on the way. The most capable SUV ever will deliver even more legendary Jeep 4×4 capability, with a modern design that stays true to the original, with advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, more open-air options, as well as more safety features and advanced technology than ever before.
New from the ground up, the all-new Jeep Compass is resonating with consumers as evidenced by a rise in sales. A total of 574 units were sold last month, marking its best October sales since 2008 and an increase of 44 per cent, compared with sales in October 2016. This truly global vehicle is climbing its way up in over 100 markets around the world and stands as the most capable SUV in its class.
Calendar-year-to-date sales of the Windsor, Ontario-made Chrysler Pacifica are up 166 per cent, as compared with the same timeframe in 2016. In October, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earned the title of “Best Value Family” vehicle in the U.S.’s 14th annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards, where a panel of automotive journalists and professional athletes evaluated cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks in nine categories.
Once again, the Ram brand’s highly capable vehicle line stood tall in October, with calendar-year-to-date sales of 91,157 units, beating the previous year-to-date sales results by 13 per cent. Ram’s light- and heavy-duty pickup line also marked a year-to-date record in October, with 86,482 sales reported, an increase of 13 per cent versus the same time last year.
Sales Chart
*Method of Determining Monthly Sales: Beginning with the July 2016 sales report, FCA Canada sales numbers have been calculated using a new sales reporting methodology, which is described in more detail in the explanatory note issued on September 1, 2016. Sales by dealers are derived from the New Vehicle Delivery Report, or NVDR system and reported upon the first sale reported in the NVDR system. Under the new reporting methodology, fleet sales are recorded as sales upon shipment by FCA Canada of the vehicle to the customer or end user. The updated monthly sales figures are available on the FCA US media website at www.media.fcanorthamerica.com.
About FCA Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 92nd anniversary in 2017. FCA Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA US LLC, a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers and sells 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. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Dodge Grand Caravan (Windsor), Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country.