January 2016 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sales in Europe
FCA closed the month of January with sales in Europe (EU28+EFTA) totaling more than 72,600 vehicles. This represented a 14.5% year-over-year increase, significantly above the European industry average of 6.3%. Market share was 40 basis points higher at 6.6%. FCA outperformed the industry average in most major markets. January sales were up 19.7% in Italy (+17.4% for the industry), 8.5% in France (+3.9% for the industry) and 18.7% in Spain (+12.1% for the industry).
Fiat brand also significantly outperformed the industry average with January sales up 13.9% to more than 54,000 vehicles and market share 30 basis points higher at 4.9%. For the major markets, the brand also outperformed the industry in Italy (+19.7%), Germany (+4.9%) and France (+13.1%). Sales in Spain were up 10.3%.
The Fiat Panda and 500 continued as the two top-selling vehicles in the European A segment, confirming their 2015 leadership position. Sales of the Panda were up 30.1% year-over-year to more than 17,000 vehicles and it was the leader in the European A segment with a 16.9% share. The Panda was followed closely by the 500, which posted sales of 13,700 units and a segment share of 13.6%. The 500L continued as leader in the Small MPV segment, with January sales of nearly 6,200 units and a 24.6% segment share. The 500X also turned in a strong performance maintaining its position among the top five in the Small SUV segment with nearly 8,300 vehicles sold and an 8.8% segment share. Finally, the success of the Tipo continued with more than 15,000 vehicles ordered since launch in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
Lancia/Chrysler posted January sales of more than 5,700 vehicles (+2.3%) with market share stable at 0.5%. Sales of the Ypsilon were up 6.4%. In Italy, sales of the Ypsilon were up 12.0% and it was the number one selling B-segment model with a 13.9% share.
Alfa Romeo also outperformed the industry with January sales totaling nearly 4,600 units (+13.9% year-over-year) and share stable at 0.4%. The brand outperformed the industry average in France (+24.2%), the UK (+28.8%), Spain (+23.1%) and Belgium (+44.5%). Sales of the Giulietta were up 25.8% over January a year ago.
Following a record 2015, with nearly 1.3 million vehicles sold worldwide, Jeep brand posted another strong monthly performance. In Europe, January sales were in excess of PRESS RELEASE 7,800 units, a 32.6% year-over-year increase, and market share was 10 basis points higher at 0.7%. Sales results were particularly strong in the UK, with a 139.3% increase, and Italy (+47.6%). The increase was primarily driven by the new Jeep Renegade, firmly among the top ten in its segment with nearly 5,800 vehicles sold and a 6.1% segment share.
Maserati posted European sales of 437 vehicles.
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