Land Rover Reports August Sales
4 September 1997
Land Rover Reports Record August SalesLANHAM, Md., Sept. 3 -- Land Rover North America, Inc. today reported best ever August sales of 2,359 units. The month's total compares to 2,140 units sold during August of 1996. Charles R. Hughes, president, LRNA, said, "Our sales growth confirms that Land Rover is the 4X4 Authority. As such we strive to provide the finest buying experience, service and on-going relationships in tune with our owners' active lifestyles." SALES SUMMARY AUGUST '97 AUGUST '96 Y-T-D '97 Y-T-D '96 2,359 (+10.2%) 2,140 16,082 (+10.8%) 14,521 Range Rover (1)487 (2)556 3,983 4,355 Defender 90 308 7 1,533 420 Discovery 1,564 1,577 10,566 9,746 (1) Includes 4.6 HSE and 4.0 SE (2) Includes 4.6 HSE, 4.0 SE and '95 Classic LRNA's widely praised 132-page "Authoritative Guide to Compact Sport-Utility Vehicles," which provides objective information to assist prospective buyers in making an appropriate choice in purchasing a sport utility vehicle, continues to be available through the company's web site at http://www.LandRover.com or by calling 1-800-FINE-4WD. In addition, the impartial reference booklet is available through Land Rover retailers, and excerpts from the Guide are available at the web site. Land Rover North America, Inc. is a member of the Rover Group of companies, importing vehicles manufactured by Land Rover, Solihull, England. The Rover Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG. SOURCE Land Rover North America, Inc.