Jeep Sets All-Time Global Sales Record in 2013

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Jeep has announced that it set an all-time global sales record last year with 731,565 units sold worldwide.

This is the second year in a row that Jeep has set a record, when in 2012 it had sold 701,626 vehicles. It is also the fourth consecutive year that the American automaker has seen its sales increase globally and in the U.S. In China, Jeep saw its sales grow 29 percent last year.

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Jeep’s best-selling model last year was the Grand Cherokee, which moved 255,005 units worldwide. It was followed by the Wrangler (210,715), Compass (121,626), Patriot (103,577) and Cherokee (31,330).

“Jeep vehicles have now recorded sales increases both globally and in the U.S. market for four consecutive years, with back-to-back global sales records,” said Jeep boss Mike Manley. “Customers clearly appreciate the new Jeep vehicle lineup that delivers vastly improved on-road driving dynamics and fuel efficiency, in addition to legendary, benchmark 4×4 capability.”

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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