- Jaguar Land Rover Canada sales increased 40 percent for the best January in history
- Jaguar delivered 57 percent growth with, driven by the 250 percent increase in XF sales and 600 percent increase in XK sales
- Land Rover sales increased 38 percent with Range Rover Sport delivering a 99 percent increase
(MISSISSAUGA, ON) ‑ February 4, 2014 ‑ Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported January 2014 sales: Jaguar sales were 72 units, 57 percent up from January 2013; Land Rover sales reached 468 units, up 38 percent from January 2013. Jaguar Land Rover Canada January sales for both brands were 540 units, a 40 percent increase from January 2013.
"The momentum from a record‑setting 2013 carried through for our best January ever," said Sam Pirillo, National Sales Manager, Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "Challenging winter conditions are not dampening Jaguar XK sales, which achieved significant growth, and likewise is driving sales of the Instinctive All‑Wheel Drive XF and XJ. Similarly, we are pleased with the strength of Land Rover's volume leaders, the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport."
BRAND HIGHLIGHTS:
Jaguar
In January, Jaguar brand increased 57 percent ‑ the best January sales total since 2004. The Jaguar XK was the Jaguar growth leader with a 600 percent increase compared with January 2013, while the Jaguar XF delivered a 250 percent year‑over‑year increase..
F‑TYPE convertible sports car sales were 21 in January, despite the severe winter weather.
The F‑TYPE Coupe was introduced at the Los Angeles International Automobile Show in November and goes on sale in spring, 2014..
The 2014 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
The 2014 Jaguar line‑up features four models: The Jaguar XJ luxury sedan, powered by a 340‑hp supercharged V6 all‑wheel‑drive, a 470‑hp supercharged V8 or a 550‑hp supercharged V8 in the XJR model. The Jaguar XF sports sedan powered by a 240‑hp turbocharged four cylinder, a 340‑hp supercharged V6 in all‑wheel‑drive, a 510‑hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR, and a 550‑hp Supercharged V8 in the XFR‑S. The XK coupe and convertible grand touring cars are powered by either a 385‑hp V8 or a 510‑hp supercharged V8 in the XKR. Jaguar also offers its highest performance models ever, the 2014 Jaguar XKR‑S coupe and convertible with a 550‑hp supercharged V8. The 2014 MY Jaguar F‑TYPE convertible comes in three variants, 340‑hp F‑TYPE, 380‑hp F‑TYPE S and 495‑hp F‑TYPE V8 S.
Land Rover
In January, Land Rover brand reached 468 units for the highest January sales ever. Range Rover Sport sales were up 99 percent compared with January, 2013, based on exceptionally strong demand for this all new model.
The Land Rover LR4 saw an 87 percent increase in sales in January and the flagship model, Range Rover achieved a 4 percent increase year‑over‑year making it the best Range Rover sales month ever.
Land Rover's 2014 model year line‑up features five models: The 240‑hp 2.0 litre powered LR2 and Range Rover Evoque; the updated LR4 now powered by a supercharged 340‑hp V6; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the 340‑hp V6 and 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 powertrains.
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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.