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Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (RD/SP)
Mumbai, Jul 1: Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked on Sunday June 28, with the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House, here by Tata Sons and Tata Motors chairman Ratan N Tata.
Jaguar and Land Rover's award-winning vehicles are well known around the world. Jaguar has become one of the world’s leading producers of beautiful fast cars. Land Rover produces the world’s most versatile all-terrain vehicles, combining refined luxury with a true breadth of capability.
The exciting new range of premium luxury vehicles available for the Indian market will include the Jaguar XF, XFR and XKR and Land Rover Discovery 3, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover. Further details, including specifications, are available on the new Jaguar India website (www.jaguar.in) and Land Rover India website (www.landrover.in).
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed Tata Motors as its exclusive importer and the world-class Ceejay House facility in Worli, here, will offer a wide range of both Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, with a dedicated showroom section for each brand. It aims to establish a benchmark experience in luxury car sales in India, with plans to develop the dealer network throughout 2009 and 2010.
Tata Sons and Tata Motors chairman Ratan N Tata said, “We are extremely pleased and proud to introduce the Jaguar Land Rover brands in the Indian market and give the discerning Indian customer direct access to these prestigious brands, accompanied by a parts and service network. We hope that they will delight customers in India just as they have done in markets the world over”.
Jaguar Land Rover CEO David Smith said, “Jaguar Land Rover is delighted to have officially opened their first showroom in India. It is an exciting time to be entering the Indian market, a country with increasing affluence and an economy which is still growing. We believe that the Indian market holds significant growth potential in the long term, and we hope to tap the demand for premium vehicles from discerning customers”.