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MARCH 2015

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XFR-SPORT R-SPORT DEEPENS JAGUAR’S PERFORMANCE DNA

JAGUAR XE NAMED ‘MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR OF 2014’ AT THE 30TH FESTIVAL AUTOMOBILE INTERNATIONAL IN PARIS

BOND, JAMES BOND JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECTRE, THE 24TH JAMES BOND ADVENTURE

JAGUAR NEWSDID YOUKNOW?Steve McQueen was a racing driver as much as he was an actor, and his knowledge of the automotive world probably included thousands of mostly unknown Jaguar facts. He loved the cars enough to buy one of the 16 XKSS models and kept it for 10 years. During that period, the car earned him two driving bans, and perhaps to protect his driving record he finally sold it. That decision might have saved him his licence, but he seemed to instantly regret it. He quickly bought it back and kept the rare Jaguar until he died.

In the 1953 Le Mans 24 hour race, Jaguar

vehicles placed first, second, and fourth.

In honourable British fashion, the company

sent a telegram to Queen Elizabeth II in

her coronation year to dedicate its victory to

her. She replied with congratulations.

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March 2015 The e-newsletter about Jaguar. Coming alive.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER VALUES INDEPENDENT OPINION FOCUS ON Jaguar XE under the skin

At Jaguar Land Rover, we greatly value the opinions of journalists world-wide as their musings help immeasurably in fashioning public opinion just as they may cause introspection within the company should their comments contain negative overtones.

In the sub-Sahara Africa context, it’s fair to say that Jaguar Land Rover goes to greater lengths than most to expose journalists to corporate activities as well as to product.

In the Land Rover March newsletter, you will find a detailed independent report on Land Rover’s support of the Born Free Foundation in Kenya. It is heartening to receive confirmation that this project is indeed achieving all the objectives we set ourselves in terms of improving the interaction of the local community with wildlife.

Further from home, the all-new Jaguar XE is receiving the plaudits of hardened motoring journalists whose early findings augur well for this model when it comes to our region in the latter part of 2015.

Auto Express, Britain’s biggest-selling weekly car magazine awarded the XE a five-star rating and made this highly significant comment within the report: “Jaguar has a fine reputation for reliability these days, coming an excellent second (and top of all premium makes) in the manufacturer rankings of our annual Driver Power survey.”

Meanwhile, rival title Autocar had this to say about the new Land Rover Discovery Sport which is not too far away from release in the SSA market: “The Disco Sport’s fine combination of beauty, versatility and good driving characteristics looks like bringing a new sophistication to this class...”

We look forward to exposing local journalists to our exciting new product range and bringing you the full story on some of the year’s most exciting releases.

Nigel Clarke Operations Director Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa

The new Jaguar XE’s aluminium-intensive monocoque structure is made from a lightweight, high-strength aluminum sheet with a thickness of 1.1mm, down from 1.5mm, which helped reduce the car’s weight by 27 percent without sacrificing strength or durability.

The XE is also the most aerodynamic model in the Jaguar’s history, with a drag coefficient of 0.26cd. These aspects help XE variants with the new 2.0-litre diesel achieve CO

2 emissions as low as 99 grams per kilometer.

The XE is the first Jaguar to use an electric power steering system supplied by ZF Friedrichshafen. A benefit of Jaguar switching from a traditional hydraulic power steering system to electric is that, according to the company, CO

2 emissions are reduced by 3 percent on gasoline models and

2 percent on diesels.

The XE is the first model to be assembled on the carmaker’s new modular architecture. Assembly began in December 2014 at Jaguar’s factory in Solihull, central England. Jaguar will also make the XE in China. Global XE output is expected to peak at more than 58,000 units in 2018, according to an IHS Automotive forecast.

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JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECTRE, THE 24TH JAMES BOND ADVENTURE

• Continuing Jaguar Land Rover’s successful involvement with the Bond franchise, Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR and Land Rover Defender Big Foot to feature in new James Bond movie, SPECTRE

• C-X75 concept vehicles will form part of spectacular chase scene in Rome

Jaguar Land Rover has announced its line-up of vehicles set to feature in SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. These will include; Jaguar C-X75s, Range Rover Sport SVRs and Defender Big Foots which have been provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations.

The Jaguar C-X75 will feature in a spectacular car chase sequence through Rome alongside the Aston Martin DB10. The C-X75 vehicles have been built in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering facility in Oxfordshire, England.

Scenes including the heavily modified Land Rover Defenders and Range Rover Sport SVR have already been filmed in Austria. The Range Rover Sport SVR is the fastest and the most powerful Land Rover ever. The highly capable Big Foots were constructed by the Special Operations division with huge 37-inch diameter off-road tyres to tackle the extreme terrain. They also feature bespoke suspension and enhanced body protection.

Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations, John Edwards, said: “This is an exciting partnership for Jaguar Land Rover and an opportunity to demonstrate the fantastic capabilities of the Special Operations team.’’

Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles have been involved in a succession of Bond films. Most recently, in 2012, the rugged Defender 110 Double Cab Pick Up was driven by field agent Eve Moneypenny in the opening sequence to SKYFALL.

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Pushing the Jaguar XE ‘s acclaimed technology and economical credentials to the limit over 1200km, the journey ends with an outstanding fuel economy figure of 65mpg despite tough winter driving conditions and the car being fitted with winter tyres.

Speaking about his XE road trip, Idris Elba commented:

“I had a great time driving the Jaguar XE in some pretty bad weather conditions - the highlight for me was hammering it round Spa with the legendary Martin Brundle.

“The car was a real head turner and I made sure I pushed it hard all the way to Berlin - so the most surprising thing was the efficiency, averaging 3.6l/100km. I also loved the in-car tech as I’m a big fan of gadgets, and the XE was fully loaded in that respect too - I even planned my DJ set list as I drove.

“I’ve long been a fan of Jaguar and its incredible sporting heritage. I like to push what I do and explore different areas of my expertise and that’s why this film project with Jaguar really appealed.”

Fiona Pargeter Global Director of Public Relations for Jaguar Land Rover said:

“We were very keen to get a car fan like Idris behind the wheel of the new Jaguar XE to prove the fuel economy credentials and be one of the first to test the in-car tech over a long drive. The journey took him through some very challenging winter weather conditions in Europe, on winter tyres on various road types to showcase this is a real world car, delivering real world results.”

Along the route, Idris stopped at F1 race circuit in Spa, Belgium where he met with formula one racing legend Martin Brundle for high speed dynamic driving in the Jaguar XE S 3.0-litre petrol 340PS.

1200 km and three days later, the film documents Idris arriving at an exclusive Jaguar party at Berlin’s Umspannwerk to celebrate the Berlin launch of the XE, where he skilfully delivered the sports saloon directly onto the stage in front of 200 excitable VIP guests. He later treated the party to a very special DJ set.

IDRIS ELBA PROVES THE JAGUAR XE IS AS EFFICIENT AS IT IS SPORTY WITH EPIC ROAD TRIP

The XE is powered by a range of four-and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines offering a blend of performance, refinement and efficiency from 99g/km CO2 to 250km/h.

From smartphone apps and Wi-Fi to premium audio systems developed with world-renowned experts Meridian - the new XE offers a suite of technologies designed to keep you informed and entertained, making every journey even more of an experience.

To watch Idris’ European road trip visit http://youtu.be/7EaM8EVC7S

On 23 February, Jaguar launched the final film in a series of short clips created to document Idris Elba’s epic road trip from London to Berlin in the new Jaguar XE 2.0-litre i4 163PS diesel.

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Jaguar’s XF is the first model to receive a sportier look and feel courtesy of a new R-Sport brand. While the company’s performance models have long been marketed under the “R” banner, Jaguar’s new R-Sport badge extends the brand’s performance DNA – a first in the XF range.

The R bloodline runs deep through the iconic British brand, not least across the XF range that includes XFR and mighty XFR-S derivatives. The combination of cutting edge technology, handling and intelligent performance allows drivers of R models to benefit from Jaguar’s strong performance heritage in a seductive styling package of luxury features.

As such, the new XF R-Sport makes the Jaguar R dream a little more attainable. The newcomer boasts a number of exterior cosmetic upgrades that lend it a bit more road presence. These include a rear decklid spoiler, a sport bumper, and R-style side sills. Rounding off the sportier exterior are a set of 18-inch Lyra wheels.

Buyers can also specify the XF R-Sport with the optional Black Pack, which includes gloss black surrounds for the windows and bootlid finisher, along with a black grille set inside a black chrome surround, for an even sportier look.

Equipped with Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, with outputs of 250kW and 450Nm, the new XF R-Sport also offers drivers performance and driving enjoyment to match its looks.

“We wanted to give our customers an XF model that strikes the right balance between superb comfort and sport,” said Janico Dannhauser, Brand Manager at Jaguar Land Rover South Africa. “The XF R-Sport does just that. Our 3.0-litre V6

R-SPORT DEEPENS JAGUAR’S PERFORMANCE DNA

We wanted to give our customers an XF model that strikes the right balance between superb comfort and sport. The XF R-Sport does just that”

• XF is the first Jaguar to adopt the company’s new R-Sport brand

• Bespoke R-Sport branding, front bumper, rear spoiler and optional Black Pack give XF more assertive presence on road

• 3.0-litre V6 supercharged engine delivers thrilling performance

supercharged engine delivers thrilling performance, yet returns excellent fuel economy. And visually, the R-Sport sets itself apart with a number of tasteful cosmetic upgrades.”

Driving home the message are R-Sport treadplates on the driver- and passenger-side door ledges, with R badging on the front fender vents.

The sporty theme continues inside, with an R-badged steering wheel and stainless steel pedals. The charcoal-on-charcoal interior features 6x6-way electric seats finished in Suedecloth with Dove contrast stitch, or optional Red or Tan contrast stitching. An optional Sports Interior Pack adds heated, 18X18-way heated front sport seats, with two memory settings for the driver.

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This exciting new racing championship is open to pre-’66 Jaguar models and will be split into five classes: Jaguar XK-series cars; pre-’66 saloon models, C-type, D-type and XKSS, and two separate E-type classes. The Heritage Challenge marks the first time such a diverse group of historic competition Jaguars will be assembled as part of a race series.

Contested across five race weekends in 2015, beginning on the 2nd May and ending on the 31st August, the Heritage Challenge will be taking in some of the best drivers’ circuits in Europe at blue riband historic racing meetings. The full race calendar is as follows:

2nd - 4th May: Donington Historic Festival 16th - 17th May: Silverstone International (GP Circuit) 11th - 12th July: Brands Hatch Super Prix (GP Circuit) 7th - 9th August: Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix 29th - 31st August: Oulton Park Gold Cup

FULL DETAILS OF THE JAGUAR HERITAGE CHALLENGE RACE SERIES ANNOUNCED

Jaguar and the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC) have announced further details of the Jaguar Heritage Challenge race series, including event dates, classes and eligible cars.

The Heritage Challenge Series builds on the success of the E-type Challenge that ran for a number of seasons. It also comes at a time when Jaguar Heritage is busier than ever, with the launch of the recreation Lightweight E-type, the Heritage Driving Experience and the growing Heritage parts and restoration business. Jaguar Heritage is part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations Division.

Derek Weale, Jaguar Land Rover Heritage Business Director, said: “We are delighted that our new Heritage Race series will take place at some of the best drivers’ circuits in Europe and at world-famous historic race meetings. The spectacle of seeing a race dedicated to these classic Jaguars, on these circuits and at these events is going to be a sight to savour and behold.”

Graham White, CEO of the HSCC, said: “A single-marque racing series like the Jaguar Heritage Challenge is a great addition to our racing calendar and I can’t wait to see some of the finest racing Jaguars of the past lining up on the grid at Donington in May.”

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There are only a handful of car companies that can boast models capable of 300km/h in their line-ups. Jaguar is one, harnessing the brand’s expertise in pioneering the use of lightweight materials and powerful, supercharged engines, to consolidate its performance car legacy.

Speed is part of the fundamental part of the human hunger for pushing the envelope; to run faster, climb higher, dive deeper, cycle harder, to make the automobile quicker. This same drive has constantly spearheaded the development of the motorcar – and been a core part of Jaguar’s DNA.

As an Innovation Partner in the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) project, Jaguar is also contributing its expertise to that team’s efforts, which will potentially see a land-based vehicle speed past the 1 000-mile-per-hour (1 610km/h) mark, when Sir Andy Green makes his record attempts later this year and next.

Not only will Jaguar’s technical mastery be tapped to aid in the design of the cockpit that will become Green’s supersonic home, its experts will also lend their knowledge to assist in fine-tuning the supersonic car’s electric, hydraulic, engine control, and safety systems.

At Bloodhound’s heart will beat one of Jaguar’s finest: a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, taken from the F-TYPE R doing duty as a fuel pump. Hooked up directly to the Bloodhound’s high test peroxide (HTP) fuel tank, it will use its 400-plus kilowatts to deliver rocket fuel at a rate of 40 litres per second.

But Jaguar’s love affair with land speed record attempts isn’t a newfound love. The company’s involvement dates back to the late 1940s, when co-founder Sir William Lyons insisted on participating in top-speed runs on Belgium’s famous Jabbeke highway.

Many British manufacturers could not resist the allure of being in the record books, and in 1949 Lyons sent a Jaguar XK120 – so named for its 120 miles per hour (193km/h) top speed – to

SPEED IS IN JAGUAR’S BLOOD

Belgium for a top-speed run. With test driver Ron Sutton at the wheel, the XK120 achieved a maximum speed of 132mph, or 213.4km/h, earning the car the title of the fastest production car in the world. In the four years that followed the XK120 set another string of distance and speed-over-distance records at the hands of a number of notable drivers, including Sir Stirling Moss.

In 1953 the Jabbeke highway once again became the site for a record attempt. This time, with Sir Norman Dewis driving a specially-prepared XK120 featuring a number of aerodynamic modifications, including a canopy from a fighter aircraft, a speed of 277.5km/h was reached over the flying mile – setting a new world land speed record.

After the XK120’s many succesful speed record attempts, as well as a 24 Hours of Le Mans victory under its belt, Jaguar continued demonstrating its British engineering prowess with the C- and D-Type race cars. These proved to be formidable on track, thanks to the innovative use of aluminium. They were light enough to remain nimble through the corners, while aerodynamics and powerful engines endowed them with ample speed on the straightaways.

The C-Type famously became the first vehicle to complete Le Mans at an average speed of more than 100mph (161km/h), recording a speed of 170km/h over the 24 hour period. Meanwhile, the Jaguar D-Type, which pioneered a monocoque chassis design, conquered the French race three times in succession. Capable of reaching significantly higher top speeds on the renowned Mulsanne Straight it managed to see off stiff competition from Ferrari, despite being equipped with a smaller capacity powerplant.

Jaguar’s continued participation in Le Mans brought it another victory in 1988, when the Jaguar XJR-9 sports-prototype race car ended Porsche’s reign of the world’s biggest motorsport event – unsurprising given the 7.0-litre V12 racer’s ability to reach speeds in excess of 390km/h. Two years later its successor, the Jaguar XJR-12, finished in first and second position. Even with that year’s introduction of chicanes on the Mulsanne straight, in an effort to reduce top speeds, it still blitzed the traps at speeds exceeding 350km/h.

The two contemporary Le Mans racers also served as inspiration for a roadgoing supercar: the Jaguar XJ220. As with its XK120 forebear, the XJ220 was named for its claimed top speed. Fitted with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, the limited-edition supercar – only 275 were produced – officially became the fastest production car in the world, in 1992, when it was driven to a maximum speed of 343km/h.

With a history of speed in the record books, a more-than-capable modern model line-up, and now direct input into humanity’s most ambitious land speed record attempt to date, Jaguar will continue to put British engineering and ingenuity in the limelight. Finally there will be an answer to the question: who is fastest of them all?

• Jaguar and Britain boast a storied history of high-speed motoring• Quest for speed has led to innovations in safety, aerodynamics, and

lightweight aluminium construction• As technical partner for Bloodhound SSC, Jaguar technology will

contribute to the 1 610km/h land speed record attempt

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JAGUAR XE NAMED ‘MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR OF 2014’ AT THE 30TH FESTIVAL AUTOMOBILE INTERNATIONAL IN PARIS

At the 30th edition of Festival Automobile International in Paris, the Jaguar XE was awarded ‘Most Beautiful Car of 2014’. Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum collected the award in front of a crowd of 600 VIPs and more than 60 media.

The award was decided by a public vote, with more than 100 000 votes cast across 59 countries. Beating competition from the Mazda MX-5, Mercedes C-Class Estate and Fiat 500X, the Jaguar XE took victory with 28% of the votes.

This was the XE’s second French award since the Paris Motor Show in October 2014, where it was crowned ‘Best Production Car’ by Auto Plus magazine and the listeners of French radio station, RTL.

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Jaguar has announced a new range of accessories which will enable customers to personalise their XE to suit their needs and tastes. From the very beginning drivers can choose an XE that suits their lifestyle, with seven engine derivatives available, each allowing three suspension settings and up to 12 wheel options.

Available in 18 colours with 24 styling options, more than 40 utility options and a further 17 car care and maintenance items, this is the most configurable Jaguar ever.

Smart technology supports this cleverly engineered car, with innovative new technologies augmenting the experience behind the wheel of the XE. An optional Head-Up Display (HUD) projects key information onto the windscreen, directly in your line of vision. Also available is the InControl infotainment suite, including InControl Apps and InControl Remote, a smartphone app which connects drivers to their XE remotely, allowing them to view fuel levels and lock or unlock the car from a distance.

Kevin Stride, Jaguar XE Vehicle Line Director, said “The level of choice available when buying a Jaguar XE truly reflects how this car has been engineered with our customers in mind. From the key base decisions that every customer makes, all the way through to very subtle extra touches, the XE can be personalised to suit the customer’s lifestyle or to reflect their own taste.”

For those who love the outdoors, the XE can be adapted with ease for leisure activities, with specifically designed roof bars and a bespoke, folding bike rack being just some of the accessories available. In extreme temperatures, the InControl Remote App also provides the option of pre-heating the XE’s cabin from your smartphone. The heated windscreen also provides a few precious extra minutes before journeys. These features combined with heated and cooled seats and dual-zone climate control create a car geared towards individual passenger comfort.

For longer journeys the aerodynamically-designed, 430-litre Sports Roof Box is ideal for carrying clothing and biking accessories and the Central Armrest Chiller provides useful, cooled stowage for bottled water.

The interior of the car can also be tailored for the individual, with practical options to protect belongings, such as the rubberised load floor and Premium Seat Back Stowage for secure storage for documents or tickets. The 40, 20, 40 split seating arrangement allows for flexibility and stowage for larger items. Utilities include everything from a range of

JAGUAR XE – OFFERING UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER CHOICE*

• New accessories range announced for the feature rich Jaguar XE

• The Jaguar XE range offers seven engine derivatives, three suspension settings and twelve wheel options

• 18 colours, 24 styling and 40 utility options available

towing systems to a machined aluminium Rechargeable Torch and Dock. Customers can also opt for a Snow Sock Traction System for use in extreme weather conditions, or a range of Child Safety Seats tested specifically for the XE.

Optional safety features also include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and 360° Parking Sensors.

Ambient lighting with 10 colour variants can be adjusted to suit the driver’s mood and to highlight an array of visually striking trim accessories. These include Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers and Carbon Fibre Side Power Vents with Gloss Black produced by Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations, the new division responsible for the F-TYPE Project 7 and the F-TYPE Team Sky Support Car. Other examples from the styling range include the Luxury Load space Carpet Mat with Jaguar logos, Personalised and Illuminated Sill Tread Plates or the R-Sport-branded Multi-Function Steering Wheel.

All accessories have undergone exhaustive testing to ensure robustness in challenging environments like coastal areas where exceptional corrosion resistance is essential. They are also engineered to meet stringent global safety standards. All Jaguar XE accessories can be ordered with a new car or purchased as an after-sales item and fitted by the dealer.

*Text refers to UK market models

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JAGUAR F-TYPE R COUPÉ SETS SOUTH AFRICAN LAND SPEED RECORD

• F-TYPE R Coupé breaks 13-year-old production vehicle land speed record

• Top speed in excess of 300km/h was reached on Upington runway

• Record illustrates Jaguar’s performance and safety innovation

The Jaguar F-TYPE R Coupé is officially* the fastest production vehicle in South Africa. On 28 February 2015, at the Upington Airport, in the Northern Cape, a small group of Jaguar employees gathered to watch the 405kW supercharged V8 coupé being driven into the record books.

The event was the culmination of just over six weeks of planning, and saw Jaguar tapping into its heritage; recalling the 40s and 50s, when it famously set numerous European land speed records with the XK120.

“Not only do we say that racing is in our blood – we go out there and prove it,” said Richard Gouverneur, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa. “Aside from being inspired by our history of racing and land speed records, we also wanted to show off the innovation, performance and safety of our vehicles. A car that’s capable of reaching 300km/h safely is many times safer at legal and safe speeds.”

At the hands of Dawie Olivier, National Aftersales Manager at JLR – and racer with more than two decades of rallying and circuit racing experience – the F-TYPE R Coupé reached speeds in excess of 300km/h on the 4 900 metre runway at Upington Airport.

For the record to be official, two runs have to be completed in both directions while timekeeping officials from Motorsport South Africa measure speed over a one kilometre distance. On the uphill section of the F-TYPE’S record-setting

run it achieved a speed of 288.33km/h, while the complementing downhill run saw it crack the magical 300km/h mark with an officially-measured speed of 301.03km/h. The land speed record comprises the average of the two runs, and now sits at 294.68km/h – besting the previous record of 287.63km/h set in 2002, with Mike Griffiths behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT2.

“The F-TYPE R Coupé is limited to 300km/h, but we chose not to remove the speed limiter, even though the regulations make provision for us to legally do so. The car that we used is exactly as customers can buy it off the showroom floor,” said Gouverneur. “Ultimately, we ran out of space to go even faster – however this was the safest venue to illustrate the potential of this vehicle.”

Aside from being inspired by our history of racing and land speed records, we also wanted to show off the innovation, performance and safety of our vehicles.”

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS JANUARY SALES PERFORMANCE

Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa has revealed that the company’s Land Rover and Jaguar brands recorded a solid improvement in total regional sales during 2014 as compared with 2013.

Nigel Clarke, Operations Director for Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa, expressed satisfaction with the overall sales performance, particularly as the global economic climate remains under pressure. “Our ongoing investment in the region and the backing of an increasingly sophisticated dealer network continues to pay dividends. As more new customers are attracted to our brands, we look forward to a growing pattern of repeat purchases.”

“At the premium end of the market, sales of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models were particularly encouraging. We also look forward to the impending introduction of the new Discovery Sport which has received a resoundingly positive reception overseas. And a little further down the road, we shall be introducing the acclaimed Jaguar XE which will broaden the appeal of the brand and attract new customers to the unique values of Britain’s leading luxury sports saloon range.”

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS JANUARY SALES PERFORMANCE

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles retailed 37,137 vehicles in the month of January, compared to 39,106 vehicles sold in January 2014. The reduction is more than explained by the sales run out of the Land Rover Freelander model while retails of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport will start this month in some markets.

Land Rover delivered 31,632 vehicles in January, down 474 units or 1%. Excluding Freelander, Land Rover retail sales were up 10% with sales up for Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery models. Jaguar retailed 5,505 vehicles, down 1,495 units in advance of the launch of the new Jaguar XE and other new forthcoming Jaguar products.

Commenting on the month, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Group Sales Operations Director said: “Following the strongest year of sales in our history, 2015 will be another year of growth for Jaguar Land Rover,with 12 significant new product actions planned. There is great customer anticipation as we gear up for the introduction of the Jaguar XE and the Land Rover Discovery Sport in the spring.”