USA SALES JANUARY - Jaguar Land Rover sees continued growth, with both brands showing a 7% increase.

• Jaguar Land Rover U.S. January sales increase 7 percent for best January sales month since 2002
• Land Rover up 7 percent for January making it the best January sales month ever
• Jaguar XF and F-TYPE have their best ever January sales

Jaguar Land Rover North America today reported January 2016 U.S. sales: Land Rover sales reached 5,655 units, a 7 percent increase from 5,281 units in January 2015; Jaguar sales were 1,352 units, a 7 percent increase from 1,266 units in January 2015. Jaguar Land Rover North America January U.S. sales for both brands hit 7,007 units, a 7 percent increase from 6,547 units in January 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 last year's sales of 51,465 units.  Due to new model changeover, Jaguar U.S, sales were down 8 percent with 14,466 in 2015 versus 15,773 units in 2014.

"After celebrating 2015, a landmark year for Jaguar Land Rover in the United States, we are kicking off 2016 in similar fashion with sales increases across both brands for January," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, North America, LLC.

U.S. BRAND HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover

For the month of January, Land Rover sales hit 5,655 units sold, up seven percent from 5,281 units sold in January 2015.

The Range Rover hit 1,475 units in January vs. 1,481 units sold in January 2015.The Range Rover Sport hit 1,361 units.

The LR 4 hit 846 units sold, up 39 percent from 609 units in 2015.

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 January, Jaguar sales hit 1,352 units, up 7 percent from 1,266 units in January 2015.

The Jaguar XF and F-TYPE had their best ever January sales month, with 726 and 333 units sold, respectively.

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 & Remote^TM2. 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.