Jaguar Canada Reports Best January Ever
BRAMALEA, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Jaguar Canada announced today last month's sales show the best January in history. A total of 172 cars were sold for an increase of over 120 per cent compared with the same period last year.Large sedan sales increased nearly 20 per cent compared with same period last year. The all-new Jaguar X-TYPE continues to lead strong sales with a total of 106 cars sold this month.
"The launch of the X-TYPE and the soon to be launched 2003 S-TYPE and S- TYPE R are positioning Jaguar as a key player in the luxury automotive market," said Vic Bernardini, president of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover Canada. "A strong, dedicated retailer network and Jaguar's commitment to delivering quality products and superior service assures us continued success throughout the year."
In the United States, Jaguar Cars recorded 4,709 cars sold this month, an increase of almost 90 per cent from the same period last year.
Current Month Canada New Vehicle Retail Sales ------------------------------------------------------------------------ X-TYPE S-TYPE XJ Sedans XK Sports Total ------------------------------------------------------------ Jan-02 106 27 25 14 172 ------------------------------------------------------------ Jan-01 43 21 14 78 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ YTD Canada New Vehicle Sales ------------------------------------------------------------------------ X-TYPE S-TYPE XJ Sedans XK Sports Total ------------------------------------------------------------ 02 YTD 106 27 25 14 172 ------------------------------------------------------------ 01 YTD 43 21 14 78 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current Month U.S. New Vehicle Retail Sales ------------------------------------------------------------------------ X-TYPE S-TYPE XJ Sedans XK Sports Total ------------------------------------------------------------ Jan-02 2,763 1,200 520 226 4,709 ------------------------------------------------------------ Jan-01 1,523 620 368 2,511 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ YTD U.S. New Vehicle Sales ------------------------------------------------------------------------ X-TYPE S-TYPE XJ Sedans XK Sports Total ------------------------------------------------------------ 02 YTD 2,763 1,200 520 226 4,709 ------------------------------------------------------------ 01 YTD 1,523 620 368 2,511 ------------------------------------------------------------------------