- Jaguar Land Rover Canada reports best May ever
- Jaguar sales up 10 per cent year-over-year
- Land Rover sales up seven per cent year-over-year
- Jaguar XF sales up two per cent year-over-year
- Discovery Sport sales up 316 per cent year-over-year
"There is no doubt that Jaguar Land Rover Canada will continue to see sales records through this year," said Wolfgang Hoffmann, President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "With the all-new Jaguar XE and Jaguar F-PACE starting to hit retailer showrooms, we are expanding the Jaguar brand and bringing new customers to our retailer showrooms."
CANADIAN BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
Land Rover
This month was the best May ever for Land Rover retail sales with a total of 663 units and a seven per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Sales leaders for the month were the Discovery Sport with 316 per cent year-over-year increase, followed by the Range Rover Sport with 241 units sold and a nine per cent increase.
The 2016 model year Land Rover line-up features five models: The Discovery Sport luxury compact SUV, powered by a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4. The LR4 luxury all-terrain SUV, powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 engine. The Range Rover Evoque luxury SUV, powered by a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4, and the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport available with five powertrain options - a 340-hp supercharged V6 petrol, a 380-hp supercharged V6 petrol, a 510-hp supercharged V8 petrol, a 550-hp supercharged V8 petrol and a new 254-hp turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel.
For 2016 model year, Land Rover adds two special editions to the Range Rover Sport line up, the Range Rover Sport HST, available in either a 3.0L Supercharged V6 380hp engine or a 5.0L Supercharged V8 510hp engine with added SVR aero package and the 550-hp Range Rover Sport SVR.
Arriving in summer 2016 for the 2017 model year is the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, an exclusive luxury compact SUV joining the Evoque line-up. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be available with a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0 litre i-4 engine in a two-door model with seating for four, starting at $64,9901.
Jaguar
For the month of May, Jaguar reports the best May since 2004 with a 10 per cent year-over-year increase. The Jaguar XF led sales with 42 units sold and a two per cent increase year-over-year.
The 2016 model year Jaguar line-up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in all-wheel-drive, or a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the XJR model. The Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in all-wheel-drive, and a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre XF S in all-wheel drive.
The F-TYPE Coupe is powered by a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, or a 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE R Coupe. The F-TYPE convertible is available with three engine variants: a 340-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6, and a 380-hp supercharged 3.0 litre V6 or 495-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE S convertible.
New for the 2016 model year, F-TYPE convertible is available with 550-hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the F-TYPE V8 R. With the 2016 model year Jaguar F-TYPE, Instinctive All Wheel Drive and manual transmission options are also available.
June 16, 2016 marks National Launch Day for the all-new Jaguar XE sedan and the all-new performance SUV, the Jaguar F-PACE. Both these vehicles deliver a compelling combination of British design, outstanding performance and the latest advances in automotive technology, and they are positioned to attract new customers to the Jaguar brand. The Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan, starts at $45,0001, and the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE compact luxury SUV, starts at $49,9001.
1 All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Jaguar prices exclude $1,375 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Land Rover prices exclude $1,575 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Land Rover retailer for details.
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