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saloon. The Jaguar XF is Jaguar’s best-selling model across the
world by volume and it has garnered more than 80
international awards since its launch, including being named
“Best Executive Car” by What Car? Magazine, in every year
since its launch. For 2012 model year, fundamental design
changes to the front and rear aim to bring a more assertive,
purposeful stance to the vehicle, closer to the original C-XF
concept car. In addition, the Jaguar 2012 model year line-up
included a new four-cylinder 2.2-litre diesel version of the
XF with Intelligent Stop-Star t Technology, making it the
most fuel-efficient Jaguar yet. In 2012, Jaguar has announced
a further expansion of the XF range with the introduction
of the Spor tbrake, due later in 2012. The Spor tbrake
has increased rear load space to appeal to a wider range
of buyers.
The XJ is Jaguar’s largest luxury saloon vehicle, powered by a
choice of supercharged and naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8
petrol engine and a 3.0-litre diesel engine. A 3.0-litre V6
petrol engine was launched in the Chinese market in early
2011, which has driven sales growth in the year. Using Jaguar’s
aerospace inspired aluminium body architecture, the XJ’s
lightweight aluminium body provides improved agility and
economy. In the year, the XJ has been upgraded to include a
new Executive Package and a Rear Seat Comfort package,
which makes the Jaguar flagship model the ultimate executive
limousine experience.
The Jaguar C-X16 concept car was showcased during 2011
and it was announced at the NewYork Auto Show that this will
be the basis of the new F-type, a two seater sports car due for
launch in the spring of 2013. The car will make extensive use of
aluminium in its build, based on the expertise Jaguar Land
Rover has developed in previous models.
Land Rover
designs, develops and manufactures premium
all-terrain vehicles that aim to differentiate themselves from
the competition by their simplicity, ability, strength and
durability. Land Rover ’s range of products comprises the
Defender, Freelander 2 (LR2), Discovery 4 (LR4), Range Rover
Evoque, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover.
Land Rover products offer a range of powertrains, including
turbocharged V6 diesel, V6 petrol engines and V8 naturally
aspirated and supercharged petrol engines, with manual and
automatic transmissions.
The Defender is Land Rover ’s toughest off-roader, and is
recognised as a leading vehicle in the segment targeting
extreme all-terrain abilities.
The Freelander 2 is a versati le vehicle for both urban
sophistication and off-road capability. For the 2012 Model
Year, Jaguar Land Rover offered a choice of 4 Wheel Drive and
2 Wheel Drive, with an eD4 engine capable of 4.98L/100km
which was especially well received in major European markets.
The Discovery 4 is a mid-size SUV that features genuine all-
terrain capability. A range of new features, including the new
3.0-litre LR-TDV6 diesel engine, helped the Discovery win the
What Car? Magazine award for the Best 4x4 for the seventh
successive year.
The Range Rover Evoque was launched in September 2011
and has since garnered over 100 international awards. The
class leading urban 4x4 comes in a range of trim levels and is
the most customisable Range Rover ever produced.
The Range Rover Sport combines the performance of a sports
tourer with the versatility of a Land Rover.
The Range Rover is the flagship of the brand with a unique
blend of British luxury, classic design with distinctive, high-
quality interiors and outstanding all-terrain ability. The 2012
Model Year Range Rover, with an all-new 4.4-litre TDV8 engine
aiming to achieve a 14% reduction in CO
2
emissions and a
19% improvement in fuel consumption to 7.81L/100km, has
been particularly well-received in the UK, Europe and overseas.
Jaguar Land Rover achieved strong sales, during FY 2011-12
wholesale unit sales in total increased to 314,433 units from
sales of 2,43,621 units in FY 2010-11, an increase of 29.1%.
Jaguar volumes increased to 54,039 units during FY 2011-12
from 52,933 units in FY 2010-11, an increase of 2.1%. Land
Rover volumes increased to 260,394 units from 190,628 units
in FY 2010-11, an increase of 36.6%, mainly contributed
by Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque
and Discovery 4 (LR4) sales. Jaguar Land Rover exported
262,637 units in FY 2011-12 compared to 185,063 units in FY
2010-11, an increase of 36.5%.
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