Range Rover, Defender and More Help JLR India Record 81% Sales Growth in FY2024, Highest in Last 5 Years

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India has achieved its highest-ever sales in the last five years. It reported selling 4,436 vehicles, representing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 81 per cent in the last financial year, which ended March 31, 2024. JLR India says this is one of its best performances since its official entry into the Indian market in 2009. The company attributed this growth to the Land Rover Defender and the Range Rover, which saw a YoY increase of 120 and 160 per cent, respectively. Moreover, the Range Rover Evoque recorded a 55 per cent YoY growth, while the 2024 Discovery Sport witnessed a 50 per cent increase in the previous year. 

Speaking of the Discovery Sport, JLR launched the 2024 iteration of the luxury SUV in the Indian market in January, with prices starting at Rs 67.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new SUV comes with two engine options: a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The former features a 48V mild-hybrid system and delivers 245hp and 365Nm of torque, while the latter makes 201bhp and 430Nm of peak torque. The power is sent to all wheels through a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. 

Features-wise, the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a floating 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additionally, you get a fully digital instrument cluster, a redesigned gear selector, and steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles. Other bits are a panoramic glass roof, leather interiors, climate control for the third row, Cabin Air Purification Plus, USB charging in all three rows, and a suite of camera technologies. 

JLR India's Comment

Furthermore, JLR’s certified pre-owned business rose by 28 per cent year-on-year compared to the same period last year. 'During the past year, JLR India has achieved a series of retail sales records, resulting in a strong full-year position for the year ended 31 March 2024. We remain confident in our strategy and vision for the years to come. The positive gains we have made in the last year across our product segments, particularly the Range Rover and Defender brands, reflect the growing demand for high-quality premium luxury vehicles in India. We remain committed to our discerning clientele as we continue to create the world’s most desirable luxury vehicles,' said, Mr Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India.

JLR India: Future Plans

JLR is reportedly planning to launch eight battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the Indian market by 2030. The first one is expected to be an all-electric version of the Range Rover.  

JLR India Model Lineup

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 Jaguar F-Type.