Stateside Chrysler incentives reflect a fever pitch USA market.

Most Chrysler models qualify for interest free finance up to six years, with no major payments for six months, and free holidays for top performing dealership sales staff.

Chrysler is also paying retailers $1,000 (£572) a vehicle if they meet their allocation, even if the cars remain unsold.

Daimler-Chrysler’s chief executive Dieter Zetsche admitted: “It’s obvious our inventories are somewhat too big.”