Thursday 16 August: Jaguar today announces that All‑Wheel‑Drive (AWD) versions of the XF and XJ saloons will be available in selected markets from 2013 Model Year.
Offered where consumer demand is highest ‑ often driven by climate ‑ the All‑Wheel‑Drive models will increase the capability and versatility of the XF and XJ in conditions where grip is compromised.
North America, Russia, China and continental Europe will account for the majority of sales for the new AWD models which are powered by Jaguar's new 3.0‑litre V6 supercharged 340PS petrol engine.
Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar, said: "Jaguar has revitalised its core range and is now undertaking an intensive programme of introducing new models, strategic powertrain and technologies to reinvigorate the Jaguar brand around the world.
"The new AWD products are another example of how we are taking the Jaguar business forward by thinking globally and targeting specific market opportunities by addressing specific regional requirements."
The United States is the world's leading market for AWD sales and initially more than three quarters of the AWD models produced at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich factory in the UK from October 2012 will be sold in the US.
With the new addition to the XF and XJ ranges Jaguar will compete in approximately 80 per cent of the luxury saloon market, four times its previous opportunity.
With AWD occupying less than five percent of the UK luxury saloon market, the AWD XF and XJ will not be offered in the UK for 2013 Model Year.
For full information and images on the AWD offering for XF and XJ, please visit the global Jaguar media website: www.media.jaguar.com
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Notes to Editors:
- In the first six months of this year, Jaguar sold more than 29,000 vehicles globally ‑ a 19 per cent increase against the same period last year. All of Jaguar's key markets have delivered strong year on year sales improvements and in July Jaguar announced the creation of 1100 new jobs at its Castle Bromwich factory to support the growth of the XF and XJ model ranges.
- Jaguar is committed to delivering innovative solutions that satisfy customer demand. In 2011, a new four cylinder petrol powertrain was developed specifically for China leading to immediate results, with sales of the XJ saloon increasing ten fold for 12 Model Year.