(from a Chrysler Group press release)
The Jeep Commander posted sales of 8,958 units for June 2006, 40 percent higher than May 2006 sales of 6,138 units. For the month, Jeep brand sales declined 19 percent, posting sales of 37,475 units. June 2005 sales totaled 46,441 units. Quarterly sales for the Jeep brand totaled 104,965 units, a decline of 18 percent from previous year sales of 127,257 units. Launching on the heels of the Dodge Caliber and coming from the same manufacturing facility, the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass expands the Jeep product lineup as the newest entry delivering utility, fuel efficiency and value. The Jeep Compass is just beginning to arrive at dealerships to a positive reception.
"Consumers are wrestling with the effects of higher gas prices and other economic uncertainties that are impacting the entire automotive industry, including the Chrysler Group," said Steven Landry, Chrysler Group, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations. "Products like the Dodge Caliber and the upcoming Jeep(R) Compass along with the Employee Pricing Plus program with the 'Ask Dr. Z' advertising campaign are the tools the company will use to build sales momentum."
Chrysler Group finished the month with 647,695 units of inventory, or a 91-day supply.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2006
Month Sales DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Wrangler 5,674 8,337 -32% -32%
Liberty 12,155 14,160 -14% -14%
Grand Cherokee 10,688 23,944 -55% -55%
Commander 8,958 0 0% 0%
JEEP BRAND 37,475 46,441 -19% -19%
Sales CYTD DR % Vol %
Model Curr Yr Pr Yr Change Change
Wrangler 35,265 40,451 -13% -13%
Liberty 70,106 82,984 -16% -16%
Grand Cherokee 72,871 107,534 -32% -32%
Commander 39,674 0 0% 0%
JEEP BRAND 217,916 230,969 -6% -6%
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