April 2, 2012 , Windsor, Ontario - Chrysler Canada today announced the company’s 28th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. March sales were 22,703, compared to 20,971 in March 2011, representing an 8 per cent increase. Chrysler Canada sold the most vehicles of any company in Canada for the entire first quarter.

“We’ve had a lot of success over the years on the truck side of our business, but to see the overwhelming appeal of our products on the passenger car side is phenomenal,” said Dave Buckingham, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Canada. “In fact, the FIAT 500 and Chrysler 200 posted their biggest sales month since their launch approximately one year ago.

Sales Highlights
Passenger cars soared to 4,342 sales, compared to 2,903 in March 2011, representing an increase of 50 per cent. This was led primarily by the Chrysler 200, which saw its sales more than triple to 1403 compared to the same period in 2011 with 409 sales. March also marked an all-time sales record for Chrysler 200.

Another notable passenger car sales success was achieved with the Brampton-built Chrysler 300, which saw its sales grow 695 per cent (up seven fold), to 445 in March, 2012. FIAT 500 celebrates its first full year in Canada this month with an all-time record of 1207 sales, compared to 417 in the same period one year ago, representing an increase of 189 per cent.

The iconic, rugged and versatile Jeep Wrangler continues to set records, as it recorded its best March with 1803 sales in 2012, compared to 1282 in the same period, one year ago, representing an increase of 41 per cent.

The 2012 Truck King of Canada, Ram, continued to gain valuable sales ground by setting an all-time record with 6526 sales in March 2012, compared to 5107 in March 2011, marking a 28 per cent increase.

Segment leadership
• Chrysler 300: Best-selling luxury full-size car in Canada
• Dodge Journey: Best-selling CUV “Crossover” in Canada
• Dodge Grand Caravan: Best-selling MPV “Minivan” in Canada
• Jeep Grand Cherokee: Best-selling full size SUV “Sport Utility Vehicle” in Canada
• Fiat 500: Best-selling micro car in Canada

Sales Charts

March Sales	March 2012	March 2011	% Change
Total Volume	22,703	20,971	8%
Model Highlights	March 2012	March 2011	% Change
Ram Pick-up	6,526	5,107	28%	All-time Record Month
Jeep Wrangler	1,803	1,282	41%	All-time Record March
Chrysler 200	1,403	409	243%	All-time Record Month
Fiat 500	1,207	417	189%	All-time Record Month
CYTD Sales	March 2012	March 2011	% Change
Total Volume	55,823	49,796	12%
Model Highlights	March 2012	March 2011	% Change
Ram Pick-up	15,608	13,154	19%	#2 selling in Canada
Jeep Wrangler	3,663	2,345	56%
Chrysler 200	2,657	512	419%

About Chrysler Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, Chrysler Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 87th anniversary in 2012. Chrysler Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, one of the world's leading automotive companies. Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat, S.p.A., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, Fiat and Mopar vehicles and products. Chrysler Canada's product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Durango, Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Fiat 500.