Defender, Range Rover, and More Help JLR India Record Best-Ever Half-Yearly Sales in FY2024 at 2,356 Units

Jaguar Land Rover India (JLR India) has announced a massive jump in sales in the first half of FY2023-24. In the April-September 2023 period, the Indian arm of the British manufacturer managed to sell 2,356 vehicles across the country, registering a growth of 105 per cent in comparison to the same period last year. JLR India said, of the 2,356 units sold, the brand's best-seller, the Land Rover Defender, accounted for about 43 per cent (or 1,000 units) of total sales. Other models that contributed to the brand's sales growth include the Land Rover Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport, and the updated Range Rover Velar. Moreover, JLR India's order book also rose. It currently has 90 per cent of units yet to be delivered – 70 per cent for either the Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport, or the Defender. Meanwhile, the Range Rover has garnered over 750 bookings in India. 

In terms of quarter-wise sales, the manufacturer delivered 1,308 units in the July-September period, reporting a year-on-year growth of 108 per cent. In the used car segment, it posted a growth of 83 per cent in H1 FY2023-24.

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Range Rover Velar Facelift: Exterior, Interior, Powertrain

The Range Rover Velar continues to see strong customer demand owing to its unparalleled styling, tech-based amenities, etc. Priced at Rs 93 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the facelifted model receives a few subtle design changes over its predecessor, including a large grille, pixel LED headlights with modified DRLs, wide air vents, a shark-fin antenna, a sloped windscreen, wrap-around taillamps, and a new bumper. Meanwhile, the interior highlights include a new 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, heated seats, auto climate control, an air purifier, a multifunctional steering wheel, a wireless charger, and more. 

Underneath the bonnet, the facelifted version gets two engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel unit with a mild-hybrid system. The petrol unit cranks out 247bhp and 365Nm, while the diesel mill generates 201bhp and 430Nm. For transmission, both motors use an 8-speed automatic gearbox. JLR claims that it has a top speed of 217km/h. In terms of market competition, the Range Rover Velar facelift locks horns with the Jaguar F-Pace, the Porsche Macan, and more.

JLR India Portfolio

JLR's product lineup in India comprises the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Jaguar I-Pace, Jaguar F-Pace and the Jaguar F-Type.

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Mercedes-Benz India Sales Performance From Jan. to Sept. 

In January to September 2023 period, Mercedes-Benz India delivered a total of 12,768 units in the country, representing a year-over-year (YoY) sales growth of 11 per cent. In comparison to the same period last year, the automaker sold 11,469 units. Mercedes-Benz said that these numbers were achieved despite supply constraints, which delayed the deliveries of the GLA, the GLC, and the GLS. Besides, about 25 per cent of cumulative sales came from top-end vehicles (TEVs), such as the GLS, S-Class, GLS Maybach, S-Class Maybach, AMGs, and the EQS.