January 2011 Sales: Jaguar / Land Rover

[Drew Dowdell]

JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS U.S. SALES FOR JANUARY

• Jaguar brand increases 48 percent for January

• Land Rover brand increases 16 percent for January

• Land Rover LR4 sales increase 64 percent

FEBRUARY 1, 2011 MAHWAH, NJ – Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January U.S. sales: Jaguar sales were 935 units, up 48 percent from 631 in January 2010; Land Rover sales were 2,271 units, 16 percent up from 1,958 in January 2010. Jaguar Land Rover North America January U.S. sales for both brands total 3,206 units, up 24 percent from 2,589 in January 2010.

Jaguar Land Rover North America finished 2010 with sales up for the year (+18 percent), reflecting full year increases in both Jaguar (+12 percent) and Land Rover (+21 percent).

"With this strong start to the new year, we are optimistic the momentum of 2010 will continue," said Jaguar Land Rover North America President Gary Temple. "We look forward to a robust 2011 with new and updated products from both brands, and continued commitment to world class customer care."

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Jaguar

For January, Jaguar's sales were up 48 percent from January 2010. The Jaguar XK reached 168 units, up 22 percent from 138 units in January 2010. Jaguar's XJ and XF sedan sales combined reached 767 units compared to 493 units in 2010, before the new XJ had been launched.

For the 2011 MY, Jaguar Platinum Coverage will give Jaguar owners increased vehicle warranty coverage and the best maintenance plan in the business. The new Jaguar Platinum Coverage features a five year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty and complimentary scheduled maintenance for the duration of the warranty period, including no-cost replacement of select wear and tear components, and 24/7 roadside assistance. This no-cost coverage includes oil changes, filters, brake pads, brake discs, brake fluids and wiper blade inserts.

Land Rover

Land Rover's U.S. sales in January were up 16 percent. The Range Rover Sport was the volume leader with 838 units sold, a 2 percent increase from 823 units in 2010. LR4 sales increased 64 percent to 564 units from 343 in January 2010. Range Rover sales of 709 units were up 15 percent versus 614 sales in January 2010.

Land Rover's 2010 Model Year line-up features four models: The 230-hp 3.0 liter I6 powered LR2; the new LR4 powered by the 375-hp 5.0 liter V8; the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover, both available with the naturally-aspirated 375-hp V8 and 510-hp supercharged 5.0 liter V8 powertrains.