‑ Jaguar Land Rover U.S. March sales increase 29 percent for best sales month ever
‑ Land Rover up 29 percent for March, making it the best March sales month ever and setting an all‑time record sales month
‑ Land Rover Discovery Sport sales hit 2,002 units for an all‑time record sales month
‑ Jaguar XF sales hit 1,266 units for an all‑time record sales month
(MAHWAH, NJ) ‑ April 1, 2016 ‑‑ Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported March 2016 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 8,733 units, a 29 percent increase from 6,778 units in March 2015; Jaguar sales were 2,133 units, a 28 percent increase from 1,660 units in March 2015. Jaguar Land Rover North America March U.S. sales for both brands hit 10,866 units, a 29 percent increase from 8,438 units in March 2015.
Year‑to‑date in 2016, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales are up 21 percent from 2015. For the full year 2015, Jaguar Land Rover U.S. sales were up 26 percent with 85,048 units sold compared to 67,238 units sold in 2014. Land Rover brand U.S. sales reached a new all‑time high of 70,582 units, an increase of 37 percent and surpassing 2014's sales of 51,465 units. Jaguar U.S, sales hit 14,466 units, down 8 percent from 15,773 units in 2014.
"We are proud that both Jaguar and Land Rover finished our fiscal year on a high note establishing record‑ breaking sales numbers for Discovery Sport and XF, and with the Land Rover brand having its best month in its market history," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, North America, LLC.
U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
Land Rover
For the month of March, Land Rover sales hit 8,733 units sold, a new record for the month in the U.S.
The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport added 1,792 units and 2,507 units to the record sales month respectively. Discovery Sport hit 2,002 units establishing an all‑time record sales month.
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport diesel sales hit 647 units, accounting for 15 percent of total Range Rover and Range Rover Sport sales for March.
The 2016 Land Rover model line‑up features five models: The Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque, both powered by 240‑hp turbocharged 2.0‑liter engines; the LR4, powered by a 340‑hp supercharged V6 engine; and the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport available with five powertrain options ‑ a 340‑hp supercharged V6 petrol, a 380‑hp supercharged V6 petrol, a 510‑hp supercharged V8 petrol, a 550‑hp supercharged V8 petrol and a new 254‑hp turbocharged 3.0‑liter V6 diesel.
Jaguar
For the month of March, Jaguar sales were 2,133 units, a 28 percent increase from 1,660 units in March 2015. The F‑TYPE had its best ever March sales month with 426 units sold, a 27 percent increase vs. 335 units in March 2015.The all new Jaguar XF increased 53 percent to 1,266 units vs. 825 in March, 2015.
The 2016 Jaguar line‑up features three models. Receiving its mid‑cycle refresh for 2016, the full‑size Jaguar XJ sedan, available with three powertrain options ‑ a 340‑HP supercharged V6, a 470‑hp supercharged V8 and a 550‑hp supercharged V8 ‑ is offered in both standard and long wheelbase lengths in both rear‑ and all‑wheel drive configurations. Completely redesigned for the 2016 model year, the mid‑size Jaguar XF sedan is offered with two supercharged V6 powertrains producing 340‑ and 380‑hp and is available with rear‑ or all‑wheel drive. The 2016 Jaguar F‑TYPE is newly available with options of all‑wheel drive and a manual transmission. Available powertrains include two supercharged V6 engines producing 340‑ and 380‑hp and a 550‑hp supercharged V8 all available in both in coupe and convertible body styles across four trim levels.
Starting with 2016 model year vehicles, the Jaguar brand will have an improved competitive value position via steps such as increased standard equipment or new lower MSRP choices by model. Also starting in model year 2016, all Jaguar models will come standard with Jaguar EliteCare, an ownership package with class‑leading five‑years or 60,000‑mile warranty, complimentary scheduled maintenance coverage, roadside assistance and Jaguar InControl® Protect & RemoteTM2. 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 $34,9001, and the 2017 Jaguar F‑PACE compact luxury SUV, starting at $40,9901.
1 All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $995 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
• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 32,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and four advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA
• Jaguar Land Rover is represented by more than 330 independently operated retail outlets in the USA