• Jaguar Ranks 2nd among Nameplates; While Land Rover Ranks 3rd
in Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) Total Quality Index™ (TQI)
• Range Rover Evoque earns top place in Near‑Luxury SUV
segment
MAHWAH, N.J., August 29, 2012 ‑ According to the Strategic Vision
Inc (SVI) Total Quality Index™ (TQI) released today, Jaguar and
Land Rover brands rank among the top five nameplates, Jaguar
earning second place and Land Rover third, for highest Total
Quality Score of all brands measured. This recognition for both
brands demonstrates Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to producing
vehicles that buyers judge high in perceived quality and emotional
delight.
Total Quality Index™ is a complete measure of the total ownership
experience. Buyers are asked to rate all aspects of their buying,
owning and driving experience. This accounts for a wide variety of
aspects, including customers' commitment to advocacy and vehicle
loyalty.
The Range Rover Evoque received the highest Total Quality score in
the industry in Near‑Luxury SUV segment and sees the vehicles award
tally total more than 100 global accolades.
"This recognition demonstrates the pride and passion our dealers, employees, and customers have for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, said Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "For Jaguar and Land Rover to rank as leaders in Total Quality and the Range Rover Evoque to earn top place in its segment is validation that we offer an exemplary ownership experience, from the vehicles' quality and performance, to the buying and ownership experience."
The Total Quality Index™ was calculated from 45,390 buyers who
purchased 2012 models during September to December 2011. For more
information on Strategic Vision Inc. please visit
www.strategicvision.com.
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About Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars. Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define "breadth of capability" in their segments.
Jaguar manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Land Rover and Range Rover models are built in the United Kingdom at the Solihull and Halewood plants. Land Rover exports to 169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales for both brands exceeding 274,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 24,000 people globally. There are 16,000 employees in the United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centers.
Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.