(MISSISSAUGA, ON) ‑ October 1, 2013 ‑Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported the best September sales ever. With combined sales of 627 units, Jaguar Land Rover Canada achieved a 67 percent increase compared with the same period in 2012, achieving the second best combined sales result ever.
Jaguar sales totaled 121 units, a sales increase of 152 percent compared with September 2012. Land Rover sales totaled 506 units for a year‑over‑year increase of 54 percent, owing its success to strong sales of the Land Rover LR2 with an increase of 107 percent and the Range Rover Sport models, with an increase of 50 percent.
"The All‑New Range Rover Sport drove tremendous customer interest in September, resulting in this record month." said Lindsay Duffield, President, Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "And the sales growth wasn't just from the newest models, with very strong Jaguar XJ, Land Rover LR2 and Range Rover Evoque sales. Our combination of performance, brilliant British design and unsurpassed capability is winning more and more customers to our two iconic brands."
BRAND HIGHLIGHTS:
Jaguar
For the month of September, the Jaguar XJ led sales growth with a
year‑over‑year record of 183 percent while the sales of the Jaguar
XF increased 64 percent compared with the same period in 2012.
Both XJ and XF Sedan sales continue to increase on the appeal
of new powertrains and Jaguar's "instinctive" all‑wheel
drive.
The 2013 Jaguar line‑up features:
- Instinctive All‑Wheel Drive™ ‑ Available on both the XF and XJ
- Supercharged 340hp V6 engines in the XF and XJ
- Eight Speed ZF® Automatic Transmissions on all XF and XJ models
- Auto Engine Stop/Start on select XF and XJ models
Jaguar's 2013 Model Year line‑up features four models:
The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by either the supercharged 3.0 litre V6 in All‑Wheel Drive, the 470‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 or the 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8;
The Jaguar XF sports sedan with a supercharged 340‑hp 3.0 litre V6 in All‑Wheel Drive, or the XFR, with the 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrain;
The Jaguar XK coupe and convertible sports cars, powered by either the naturally‑aspirated 385‑hp V8, or for the XKR, the 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrain. Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2013 Jaguar XKR‑S coupe and convertible with a 550‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrain.
The Jaguar F‑TYPE, an all‑new two‑seat Jaguar soft‑top convertible sports car is a new front‑engine, lightweight aluminum architecture with rear‑wheel drive, engineered to be a true high‑performance sports car. Three models are available ‑ F‑TYPE, F‑TYPE S and the F‑TYPE V8 S, powered respectively by the new Jaguar supercharged 3‑litre V6 engine in 340hp and 380hp outputs and a 495hp 5‑litre supercharged V8.
With the addition of the 550‑hp Jaguar XJR that delivers a perfect balance between supercar performance and peerless boulevard cruiser and the XKR‑S‑GT with its assertive design and staggering performance, Jaguar is expanding the R performance line to a total of six models.
Land Rover
Land Rover continues to outpace a record 2012. The month of
September 2013, was the best September ever for the brand with a
year‑over‑year increase of 54 percent. Land Rover LR2 sales
increased 107 percent compared with the same period in 2012 and
Range Rover Sport increased 50 percent year‑over‑year.
Land Rover's 2013 model year line‑up features five models: The 240‑hp 2.0 litre powered LR2 and Range Rover Evoque: the LR4 powered by the 375‑hp 5.0 litre V8; the Range Rover Sport and All New Range Rover. For MY14 both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport come equipped with a choice of supercharged 340‑hp 3.0 litre V6 or 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrains.
Developed alongside the 2013 Range Rover, the new Range Rover Sport delivers exceptional on‑road dynamics with genuine Land Rover all‑terrain capability. The technologically advanced Range Rover Sport presents an assertive and muscular exterior, luxurious interior, and the practical flexibility provided by the option of 5+2 third row seating for occasional use.
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Contact:
Barbara Barrett
Communications Manager
Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC
bbarret7@jaguarlandrover.com
905‑565‑4147 or 416.565.0226
About Jaguar Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's largest automotive manufacturing
business built around two iconic British car brands with a rich
heritage and powerful consumer appeal and loyalty. Additionally,
Jaguar Land Rover is at the centre of the UK automotive industry's
drive to deliver technical innovation in all areas of vehicle
development.
• As the UK's largest automotive employer, JLR has a world class
team of nearly 25,000 people.
• In the 2011/12 fiscal year, JLR achieved record profits of £1.5
billion, an increase of £392m when compared to the previous
year.
• Jaguar Land Rover is the largest investor in automotive R&D
and engineering in the UK.
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and
design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the
UK.
• Headquartered in Mississauga in Canada, Jaguar Land Rover Canada
ULC is represented by 23 retail outlets.