[dtgsrq]

Unfavorable headline today from GCR, but nothing those on this forum haven't heard. GCR didn't let the I-Pace bask very long in its 2019 WCOTY glory before putting out more negative press. It is interesting JLR's North American product launch director says they are "just kicking off" the marketing campaign?

https://www2.greencarreports.com/news/1122753_the-jaguar-i-pace-isnt-selling-well-in-the-u-s

With just 1001 sold, JLR still has more in inventory than sold in the U.S. Multiple reports confirm MY2020 already available to order - even in the U.S. Grab your FE while they last... even if Photon Red is no longer exclusive to the FE.

 

[Sbingham60]

JLR likely focused on the markets where they could get a big push. One of the guys on the UK forum is tracking sales by country- https://raycee1234.blogspot.com/2019/03/jaguar-i-pace-sales-2019-by-nation.html
In 2018 they pushed out a lot in 6 months for the first release. 2019 is on pace globally to exceed that number and doesn't include shipments to Waymo. With more focus on North America sales now, let's see how the next 3 months look for sales.

 

[McRat]

That site is a little off.

They deleted a comment I made concerning the European availability of a trailer hitch option.

If you are not Pro-Tesla, it seems they edit you, even if the article has nothing to do with Teslas.

 

[jsimon7777]

A few things keep me from buying another I-Pace, but mainly:
1. GVWR under 6001 lbs, so I can't do a good business write off.
2. I like having a variety of cars to drive. Having two of the same car just doesn't provide variety.

Rumor has it that the Model X interior will get an interior upgrade later this year. They also just updated the suspension. The GVWR is over 6001 lbs. Is it good enough? Questionable.

Meanwhile, the Merc EQC looks meh and I can't even configure one yet. The Audi can tow, at least, but it's significantly slower and portlier. I dunno. A Kia? Sigh.

And the Porsche... Well, looks pretty good. Not sure about the name, though. Taycan a dump?

 

[epirali]

https://www2.greencarreports.com/news/1122753_the-jaguar-i-pace-isnt-selling-well-in-the-u-s

I think it’s funny that the site posted a picture of the I Pace next to a Tesla sign. Biased a bit me thinks?

 

[Jtdavi3]

Seems like more sold in first 3 months this year than in 6 months of availability last year? Seems like good news to me?

I wonder if the reason so much inventory is still available in the US is that many, including myself, would prefer to factory order and get exactly the configuration we want rather than a close match...

 

[Dantrium]

Seems like more sold in first 3 months this year than in 6 months of availability last year? Seems like good news to me?

I wonder if the reason so much inventory is still available in the US is that many, including myself, would prefer to factory order and get exactly the configuration we want rather than a close match...

First delivery in the US, (of 1 car) was in October, but delivery didn’t really start until November, so 2019 sales were just November and December.

 

[Katatonic]

Why Sales are soft....When we first were offered the vehicle ...$1800 lease payments and no incentives on leasing.. and residuals were low..per Chase the Finance arm.
Buying with finance rates were also crazy...Things have changed.
Jaguar didn't advertise the vehicle and very little support from Corporate...Per my dealer a (Penske Group)..
They will have to start cutting prices to be competitive...Tesla (sorry for mentioning them) is also getting very aggressive and they all will have to work for market share. lower prices and quicker charging and more range..if Jaguar can do that then it's a win win if not well lets just enjoy what we have.

 

[WattAJag]

The answer to why sales are low is because the dealerships make almost no profit. So, the salespeople don't push selling the car. No advertising. No guiding customers to look at it.

Every salesperson at my dealer knew (knows) less about the car than I did.