Mumbai, 24th July 2023.
JLR India today reported its best ever Q1 sales
performance with a growth of 102%, retailing a total of 1048 units, in the first
quarter of FY24 compared to the same period last year. This performance was enabled
bya phenomenal growth of 209% in Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender
sales. The three models continue to see sustained demand, contributing 78% of
the current order book.
Mr. Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said, “JLR India has delivered record sales in Q1
FY24 with our volumes doubling as compared to that in Q1 FY23. This performance
is testament to the exceptional equity of the JLR brands and our class-leading collection
of modern luxury vehicles. Backed by the growing demand among our discerning
clients, our order book remains strong and growing, and we are excited and
confident of our India story ahead.”
“As proud creators of the finest modern luxury vehicles, we continue to
grow, embracing our distinct design language and renownedall-terrain capability
that deliver world-class safety standards.”
With the successful launch of the New Range Rover
and New Range Rover Sport in the second half of FY23, and the overwhelming
response to the Defender, the order book for Q1 FY24 grew by 88% as compared to
the same period last year. The current order book covers for more than six
months of sales and is witnessing a consistent increase month-on-month.
JLR certified pre-owned
business grew by 137%in the first quarter of FY24, again,reflecting the growing
demand and the equity of JLR brands in India.
The company has an
impressive line-up of product initiatives scheduled for the year,starting with
the highly anticipated release of the enhanced Range Rover Velar – bookings for
which have recently commenced.
JLR
recently announced its new corporate identity and its House of Brands approach to
bring to the fore the unique DNA of each of JLR’s brands - Range Rover,
Defender, Discovery and Jaguar – as well as to accelerate delivery of the company’s
vision.