Jaguar Land Rover global sales up 17 per cent in September

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover has reported a 17 per cent increase in its global sales in September this year at 43,181 units.

September sales were strong for Jaguar Land Rover in the China region - up 46 per cent, North America - up 6 per cent, the UK - up 11 per cent, Asia Pacific - up 29 per cent, and other overseas markets - up 15 per cent, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

Jaguar sold 8,462 units during the month, reflecting strong demand for all XF derivatives, it said. There was a 35 per cent in the number compared to figures of the same month last year. Land Rover sold 34,719 units, which was 13 per cent higher than figures of September 2012.

"This has been another record month for Jaguar and Land Rover with significant sales growth across all major regions," said Andy Goss, group sales operations director of Jaguar Land Rover.

The XF has delivered a September sales record thanks to an enhanced engine line-up and the introduction of the Sportbrake and the XJ continues to do well, particularly in China and North America, he added.