- Jaguar Land Rover Canada increases 31 percent in February over same month in 2013
- Land Rover brand marked its tenth consecutive record sales month with an increase of 31 percent
- Jaguar continues growth streak with 29 percent growth in February for its best February sales month since 2003
(MISSISSAUGA, ON) ‑ March 4, 2014 ‑ Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported February 2014 sales: Jaguar sales were 101 units, 29 percent up from February 2013; Land Rover sales reached 545 units, up 31 percent from February 2013. Jaguar Land Rover Canada February sales for both brands were 646 units, a 31 percent increase from February 2013.
"Despite the "polar vortex", Jaguar Land Rover Canada has achieved another record sales month," said Lindsay Duffield, President, Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "Strong sales continued for Jaguar products such as the new Jaguar F‑TYPE, and Instinctive All‑Wheel Drive XF, both volume leaders for the brand, while Range Rover and Range Rover Sport both achieved their second best sales months ever."
BRAND HIGHLIGHTS:
Jaguar
In February, Jaguar brand increased 29 percent ‑ the best February sales total since 2003. The Jaguar F‑TYPE convertible was the Jaguar growth leader with a 29 percent increase compared with January 2014, while the Jaguar XF delivered a 29 percent year‑over‑year increase.
The F‑TYPE Coupe, unveiled at the Montreal Auto Show in January and the Canadian International Auto Show last month goes on sale later this spring.
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. The new F‑TYPE Coupe model line‑up is headlined by the F‑TYPE R Coupe, with a 550hp 5‑litre supercharged V8 engine, enabling acceleration from 0‑100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, and a top speed of 300 km/h (limited).
Land Rover
In February, Land Rover brand reached 545 units for the highest February sales ever. Range Rover Sport sales were up 55 percent compared with February, 2013, based on exceptionally strong demand for this all new model.
The flagship model, Range Rover achieved a 39 percent increase year‑over‑year making it the second 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.
•Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK.
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 25,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world.
• Headquartered in Mississauga in Canada, Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC is represented by 23 retail outlets.