Stellantis recently released its second-quarter sales figures, and the results are not looking great. Most of the Detroit-based brands, such as Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler, have experienced a significant decline in sales. Ram, in particular, saw a 26 percent drop in sales for the second quarter, with both trucks and ProMaster vans being affected. The Promaster City, which has been discontinued, only managed to sell seven units.
Jeep and Chrysler also saw a 19 percent decrease in sales compared to the previous year. The Pacifica minivan, Chrysler’s only remaining vehicle, experienced a 16 percent drop in sales. Jeep’s sales were affected by the discontinuation of models like the Cherokee and Renegade, as well as a decline in sales of in-production vehicles like the Wrangler, Gladiator, and Grand Cherokee.
Dodge is also facing challenges, with a 17 percent drop in sales. The Challenger and Charger, both of which are no longer in production, saw declines in sales as well. The Durango, which is nearing the end of its production cycle, also experienced a nine percent drop in sales. The only model in Dodge’s lineup that is still in production, the Hornet, had relatively low sales numbers in the second quarter.
Despite the overall decline in sales for Stellantis, there were a few bright spots. Alfa Romeo managed to increase its sales by eight percent in the second quarter, thanks in part to the new Tonale model. Fiat, surprisingly, saw a massive 119 percent jump in year-over-year sales, although this can largely be attributed to the low base numbers from the previous year.
Looking ahead, Stellantis is optimistic about the potential for a turnaround in the second half of the year. With new products planned for Ram and Dodge, there is hope that sales numbers will improve in the coming months. It will be interesting to see how these new offerings impact the overall performance of the company in the near future.