Best September ever for Chrysler sales outside of North America

Outside North America, Chrysler Group reported record sales for September 2006 of 20,493 units; an increase of 5 percent over 2005 (19,558 units), and the best September ever for Chrysler Group sales outside of North America. Each of the Company’s brands is represented with a vehicle ranking among the top-three-selling products for the month. The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the number-one seller in September with 3,760 units followed by Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Caliber with 3,294 and 3,011 units respectively.

In 2006, Chrysler Group sales outside North America are up 13 percent (149,787 units) year-to-date, compared with the same time period in 2005, and is the best January-September sales period since 1997, which was the Company’s best sales year ever. During this time in 2006, Dodge brand sales have more than doubled, Chrysler sales are up 10 percent, and Jeep sales are down one percent.

“This consistent growth is the result of launching many of the new vehicles in our portfolio in markets outside North America. Armed with vehicles, like the Dodge Caliber, that are developed to meet the needs of customers worldwide, Chrysler Group’s operations outside North America are experiencing increased demand and steady growth,” said Thomas Hausch, Executive Director – Chrysler Group International Sales and Marketing. “We have a few more products that will be available in the fourth quarter of this year, and plenty to come in 2007, so we are optimistic about the opportunity for this positive trend to continue.”

The expansion of the Dodge brand outside of North America is picking up momentum. After four months of availability outside of North America, the Dodge Caliber is among the top-three selling vehicles. Dodge Nitro will hit dealer showrooms in 2007, followed by a D-segment vehicle and a Caliber SRT4.

In its fourth full month at dealerships, the Dodge Caliber continues to experience high demand, with 3,011 units sold in September – the most sold in one month, and 9,911 units sold in 2006. “We are glad for the significant demand for Dodge Caliber that is helping to drive sales, and make this one of our top-selling vehicles. This shows us that the brand, product and pricing are resonating well with customers; and the increased Dodge sales helped Chrysler Group attain the title of fastest growing brand family in Western Europe in August,” said Hausch.

Another new product contributing to the sales accomplishments is the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, which leads International sales both in terms of growth - up 29 percent year-to-date, and volume - 28,789 units sold in 2006. Chrysler 300C Sedan and Touring also continue to see steady growth with sales up 158 percent in 2006 with 18,814 units sold year-to-date, compared to 7,296 units in 2005.

Year-to-date in 2006, all five of the Chrysler Group’s top markets saw double-digit increases. The U.K., which has the highest volume, is up 34 percent with 15,785 units sold, followed by Italy (up 13 percent with 15,183 units); Germany (up 17 percent with 12,352 units); Venezuela (up 35 percent with 11,382 units) and Spain (up 39 percent with 10,248 units).

Chrysler Group sells and services vehicles in more than 125 countries around the world, and Chrysler Group sales outside North America currently account for approximately seven percent of the Company’s total global sales. Vehicles available range across all three Chrysler Group brands, with limited availability on some trucks and SUV models. The Company’s operations outside North America have been experiencing year-over-year sales increases since 2004, and will continue to increase the number of product offerings, powertrain options and RHD availability through 2007.