(May 2, 2014)     WINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has announced its 53rd consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company’s history. April 2014 sales were 27,212 compared with 25,745 in April 2013, signifying a 6 per cent increase. Chrysler Canada remains the top-selling automotive company in the country in 2014 staying ahead of its chief competitor Ford.

“This month’s results marked the best April sales on record at Chrysler Canada in the last quarter of a century,” said Dave Buckingham, chief operating officer, Chrysler Canada. “Leading the pack are our Jeep and Ram products, which continue to resonate extremely well with Canadian consumers who are looking for a combination of style, comfort, performance, fuel economy and value.”

Jeep brand products set an all-time monthly sales record in April 2014, with 6,145 vehicles sold. Those sales represent a 71 per cent increase as compared with the 3,600 units sold in April of 2013. These results were led primarily by Jeep Wrangler, which also set an all-time record with 2,305 units sold, compared with 1,858 in the same month of 2013. 

The all-new Jeep Cherokee, which was recently awarded a “Ward’s 10-Best Interiors for 2014” designation, continues to raise the bar in the mid-size SUV segment.  With 1,701 copies sold in April 2014, Jeep Cherokee saw its best sales month since launch, which resulted in a 20 per cent sales increase compared with March sales of 1,416. 
 
The Ram Truck brand also set an all-time monthly record with 8,657 sales, marking the brand’s 17th month of consecutive year-over-year sales gains in Canada. Looking specifically at Ram 1500 truck sales within the full brand line-up, there were 6,421 sold in April 2014, compared with 6,315 sold in April 2013, representing a 2 per cent increase.  This marks an all-time monthly sales record for Ram 1500.
 
The made-in-Windsor Dodge and Chrysler minivan twins had a great month in April 2014, with sales of 5,988 units combined.  This represents a double-digit increase of 14 per cent compared with 5,233 sales in the same month of 2013. Dodge Grand Caravan sold 4,724 units, while Chrysler Town & Country sold 1,264.