[Allpar News System]

This morning, Chrysler reported 166,596 light vehicle sales in May, an 11% increase over May 2012 and a 6.3% gain over April 2013. This marks the 38th month of year-over-year growth and the best May snce 2007. Chrysler's  results are nearly double the average of analyst predictions, which was 6.4%. With double-digit growth in every current model line and new records for the Compass and Wrangler, Jeep  was overcame the ongoing deficit caused by the now-discontinued Liberty. Ram was most improved for the month, with a nice increase in Ram pickup sales and a big boost in sales of the Ram Cargo van, which had its best sales month ever. Dodge's gains weren't far behind, with strong sales of the Charger, Challenger, Journey and Durango. The Avenger and Challenger set new May sales records. Fiat delivered its 100,000th vehicle since re-entering the U.S. market and set a new May sales..

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[jam1]

From a consumer standpoint, would like to offer congratulations to ALL(assembly, mgmt., WHOMEVER) employees! Thanks for what you do!

 

[TWX]

That's what happens when you build products that have mass appeal. And it's very funny, the amount of tweaking that was needed to either appeal again (300) or to appeal in the first place (sebring - 200).

 

[Dave Z]

Yup.

The 300 strategy is working, 300 is getting the higher end buyers, Charger is getting the bargain buyers.

 

[unverferth]

Congrats to all involved !!

But we just can't get the Dart going can we.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Great news!

 

[Dave Z]

Dart is a bit troubling. I am thinking the 2.4 may help.

 

[Longtimejeep]

Dart is a bit troubling. I am thinking the 2.4 may help.

2.0 feels underpowered, 1.4 is few and far between + costs $1300 more. At reasonable costs, 1.4 & 2.4 would make big difference.

 

[Intrepidatious]

I'm thinking the Avenger getting axed will be the only thing that energizes the Dart.

 

[Erik Latranyi]

I'm thinking the Avenger getting axed will be the only thing that energizes the Dart.

My bet is that dropping the Avenger benefits the 200 far more than it will benefit the Dart

 

[patfromigh]

IMO, the current Dart advertising is lame. The FF6 commercial is confusing. The fleet my son maintains has a variety of compact brands. The Dart stands out as a solid roomy sedan. The marketing gurus seem to be keeping this a well guarded secret.

The success of the Ram minivan is all due to tweaking some details and a better marketing push. These are the fixes the Dart needs.

 

[dodgeismycar]

My local Dodge dealer still has 23 Darts that have been sitting for quite a few months.There is however only 3 Challengers available down from 7 just last month.

 

[Mike V.]

Dart is a bit troubling. I am thinking the 2.4 may help.

I know several people that are waiting for the 2.4, and they are getting impatient!

Mike

 

[suzq044]

Yup; many people who are looking at the Dart, are waiting on the never-present GT.. They don't want the supposed hassle of the turbo engine, and don't like the under-powered feeling of the 2L. The 2.4L is just the thing the Dart needs. The cancellation of the Avenger will help, I think.

 

[Dave Z]

True, it's hard to sell Darts when Avenger and 200 end up being cheaper!

 

[DaveMB]

Dart is a bit troubling. I am thinking the 2.4 may help.

That and the 9-speed auto. Those of us who keep our cars longer than 3 years are not interested in a stop gap Hyundai 6-speed when a 9-speed is just around the corner that should offer better acceleration and fuel economy.

 

[ChryslerFiatfan]

Congrats to all involved !!

But we just can't get the Dart going can we.

The Avenger is in the way for a little while longer. Just like the killing the entry level 300 opens room for the new 200 coming, the end of Avenger will open room for the entire range of the Dart.

 

[Dave Z]

Dropping the entry level 300 also helps Charger sales and creates profitable 300 leases. About freakin' time they did it. Question is, will they still loss-leader the base 200 when the new ones show up?

 

[MoparNorm]

Wrangler, back to number two, company wide, behind only Dodge Ram. When the new factory is completed it could really put up some great numbers. Right now it's sells in numbers that are 50% above factory design capacity.

 

[Erik Latranyi]

Wrangler, back to number two, company wide, behind only Dodge Ram. When the new factory is completed it could really put up some great numbers. Right now it's sells in numbers that are 50% above factory design capacity.

I was snooping around Toledo yesterday, looking for a glimpse of the Cherokee.......nothing.