(February 6, 2015) WINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has announced its 62nd consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company’s history. January sales were 18,054 compared with 17,698 in January 2014, which represents a 2 per cent increase.  

“Our strong product portfolio has helped us achieve an unprecedented 62 consecutive months of year over year sales growth,” said Dave Buckingham, chief operating officer, Chrysler Canada. “Strong sales for Jeep brand, Ram brand, and minivans continue to be the key determinant in our success.”
 
The Jeep Brand set a phenomenal all-time worldwide record in 2014 with sales exceeding one million units.  2014 represented the third consecutive year of all-time sales records for the brand.  In Canada, Jeep brand sales were up more than 50 per cent for the 2014 calendar year. 

That strong momentum continued for the Jeep brand as 2015 gets underway with a January sales record of 4,003, compared with 3,507 sold in January of 2014.  These results represent a 14 per cent increase. 

Leading the charge is Jeep Wrangler with 1,183 units sold in January 2015, up 46 per cent from 809 sold in January 2014.  Next is Jeep Cherokee, with 1,403 copies sold in January 2015, up 7 per cent from 1,310 sold in January 2014.  Both of these Jeep products set monthly sales records in January.   

January represented the 26th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth for the Ram brand with 6,517 sales, marking an increase of 10 per cent over 5,923 units sold in January 2014.  These results represent a monthly sales record for the brand.  Looking specifically at Ram pickup truck sales within the full Ram brand line-up, there were 5,810 sold in January 2015, compared with 5,433 trucks sold in January 2014.  These results represent a 7 per cent increase and mark a January sales record.
 
The made-in Windsor Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans remain favorites for Canadian consumers.  In January, 4,309 Dodge and Chrysler minivans were sold, up 33 per cent from 3,242 sold in January 2014.