• Jaguar Land Rover Canada reports best November ever
• Land Rover Canada reports best month ever
• Jaguar XJ sales up 77 per cent year‑over‑year
• Range Rover sales up 69 per cent year‑over‑year
• Range Rover Evoque sales up 26 per cent year‑over‑year
(MISSISSAUGA, ON) ‑ December 3, 2015 ‑ Jaguar Land Rover Canada today reported November 2015 sales totaled 844 units, for a 29 per cent year‑over‑year increase and the best combined November ever.
"The Jaguar Land Rover brands continue to flourish in Canada, with another record breaking best sales month ever for Land Rover, and the best combined sales month for November," said Santino Pirillo, Director of Sales, Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "We're looking forward to continuing this momentum through the end of 2015 and turning the focus to our stunning 2016 line‑up."
CANADIAN BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
Land Rover
This month was the best November ever, as well as the best month ever for Land Rover retail sales with a total of 752 units and a 36 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. Sales leaders for the month were the Range Rover Sport, with 286 sales ‑ an increase of 23 per cent over the same period last year, followed by the Range Rover Evoque with 203 units sold and a 26 per cent year‑over‑year increase, and the Range Rover with 71 sales and a 69 per cent year‑over‑year 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 Range Rover, the ultimate luxury SUV powered by a 254‑hp turbocharged 3.0 litre V6 diesel in the HSE Td6 model, a 510‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8, and a 550‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 in the SVAutobiography model.
For 2016 model year, Land Rover will add 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 spring 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.
September marked the start of sales in Canada for the 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport featuring a new 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine.
Jaguar
For the month of November, Jaguar sales reached 92 units, down 12 per cent from the same period last year. The Jaguar XJ was the performer of the month with 23 sales and a 77 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, a 470‑hp supercharged 5.0 litre V8 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.
December will mark the start of sales of the new‑from‑the‑ground‑up 2016 model year Jaguar XF sedan, which is based on Jaguar's new aluminum‑intensive architecture, and the Jaguar XJ, also benefitting from new all‑aluminum body construction and enhanced performance. Beginning in the spring of 2016, the Jaguar brand value story further transforms with two new entry luxury vehicles, the 2017 Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan, starting at $45,0001, and the 2017 Jaguar F‑PACE compact luxury SUV, starting at $49,9001.
1 All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $1,375 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 Retailer for details.
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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 32,000 people.
● Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and four advanced manufacturing plants in the UK.
● Headquartered in Mississauga in Canada, Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC is represented by 24 retail outlets.