F Type 2.0L - FAIL or FANTASTIC ?!
#21
why? If it helps Jaguar sell more cars and, in turn, deliver better future products, who cares? It's not really any cheaper in the US anyway! It's like the people that skewered Porsche for making the boxster and cayenne. Without those cars Porsche wouldn't be a fraction of what it is today. I buy cars because I like them, not for the exclusivity. Regardless, it's not like you are going to see an ftype at every stop light.
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Automotive manufacturers do not care about anything other than increasing sales volume and dealership profitability.
I think JLR have a good idea with entering other market niches they weren't in before, like the SUVs segments. They seem to want to emulate the Porsche approach to segment diversification.
If the 2.0 litre isn't your cuppa, just stick with the other model and trim levels. As with the XE, JLR want to have an entry-level model to acquire new buyers and expand the customer base for possible future sales.
I think JLR have a good idea with entering other market niches they weren't in before, like the SUVs segments. They seem to want to emulate the Porsche approach to segment diversification.
If the 2.0 litre isn't your cuppa, just stick with the other model and trim levels. As with the XE, JLR want to have an entry-level model to acquire new buyers and expand the customer base for possible future sales.
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We're not talking about a new entry level model getting a slow cheap engine, we're talking about the flagship of the brand, which is undoubtedly the F-Type currently. For the same reason why the SVR exists at the top of the flagship line, this is the equivalent of a V4 Corvette or Viper. The V6 in these cars was enough to increase sales, but you are going to lose the exclusivity from R and SVR owners due to the onset of cheap 4 cylinder models.
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It's only cheapening the brand in the eyes of the enthusiasts that care. A very small handful of individuals (the 1%) who frequent Internet car forums. 99% of people don't have a clue as to what size the engine is, how many cylinders, which wheels drive the car.
Putting a 2.0 four banger in the Cayman / Boxster has done nothing to change its image in the eyes of the public as a premium sports car - they would likely put it way above the F Type V6 and V8 variants.
Putting a 2.0 four banger in the Cayman / Boxster has done nothing to change its image in the eyes of the public as a premium sports car - they would likely put it way above the F Type V6 and V8 variants.
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It all boils down to F-Type owners getting their feathers ruffled seeing a car that has a 2.0 and looks identical, except for engine and exhaust and people not knowing the difference, parked up you would not know the new 2.0 from the V6. Worse again, imagine a V6 owner trying to stay with the 2.0 upstart on a twisty bit of road, not a chance. It corners like it's on rails.
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We're not talking about a new entry level model getting a slow cheap engine, we're talking about the flagship of the brand, which is undoubtedly the F-Type currently. For the same reason why the SVR exists at the top of the flagship line, this is the equivalent of a V4 Corvette or Viper. The V6 in these cars was enough to increase sales, but you are going to lose the exclusivity from R and SVR owners due to the onset of cheap 4 cylinder models.
As mentioned in an earlier post, the car-buying public know and care very little about anything other than image. Once again, Porsche comes to mind.
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A new Miata, with slight mods, would have a much more enjoyable car around the twisties.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
The F-type wasn't meant to be a sewing machine.
The 2.0 JLR offering won't see the performance support of the Mercedes 2.0 and the ease of getting to 450hp and beyond.
All ribbing aside, I am a firm believer in personal taste and choices. If the 2.0 liter rings your bell, more (or less) power to you.
For me, pressing start and hearing the beast come to life is WHY I love the core of the F-type.
You won't see any 2.0 liter offerings from true exotics like Ferrari to pollute their brand.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
The F-type wasn't meant to be a sewing machine.
The 2.0 JLR offering won't see the performance support of the Mercedes 2.0 and the ease of getting to 450hp and beyond.
All ribbing aside, I am a firm believer in personal taste and choices. If the 2.0 liter rings your bell, more (or less) power to you.
For me, pressing start and hearing the beast come to life is WHY I love the core of the F-type.
You won't see any 2.0 liter offerings from true exotics like Ferrari to pollute their brand.
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Having spent many consulting hours with the manufacturers, I can confidently tell you they are only concerned with sales volume. Having an affordable version of the X152 is very consistent with how they approach marketing and market share. 'Exclusivity' is not something they consider, nor care about. JLR want Jaguar to be a higher volume brand instead of a quirky, niche producer of low-volume sports cars.
As mentioned in an earlier post, the car-buying public know and care very little about anything other than image. Once again, Porsche comes to mind.
As mentioned in an earlier post, the car-buying public know and care very little about anything other than image. Once again, Porsche comes to mind.
Always amazes how some marketing execs can allow this dilution of brand value / image to chase sales volume and consequent increased revenue and profits.
I remember when the Boxster came out and indeed the predecessor Porsche 924, the Boxster whatever it's fans believe became widely known as the Porsche for people who wanted a 911 but couldn't afford one.
In a similar vein Mercedes used to be a prestigious brand, the S class was legendary for good reasons, when the A series was introduced it damaged the brand in the eyes of many enthusiasts.
By contrast Toyota had a volume sales brand and understanding marketing rather well created a new brand with Lexus to target the exclusive prestige luxury segment.
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A new Miata, with slight mods, would have a much more enjoyable car around the twisties.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
The F-type wasn't meant to be a sewing machine.
The 2.0 JLR offering won't see the performance support of the Mercedes 2.0 and the ease of getting to 450hp and beyond.
All ribbing aside, I am a firm believer in personal taste and choices. If the 2.0 liter rings your bell, more (or less) power to you.
For me, pressing start and hearing the beast come to life is WHY I love the core of the F-type.
You won't see any 2.0 liter offerings from true exotics like Ferrari to pollute their brand.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
The F-type wasn't meant to be a sewing machine.
The 2.0 JLR offering won't see the performance support of the Mercedes 2.0 and the ease of getting to 450hp and beyond.
All ribbing aside, I am a firm believer in personal taste and choices. If the 2.0 liter rings your bell, more (or less) power to you.
For me, pressing start and hearing the beast come to life is WHY I love the core of the F-type.
You won't see any 2.0 liter offerings from true exotics like Ferrari to pollute their brand.
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#32
While I love the jag v8, I actually think the v6 suits me better in the f type. It is enormously different to drive on a track. The 4 will be that again, I think. So while Jags have always tended to be overpowered and step out, if there was ever a jag that would benefit from the lighter weight it is the f type.
I'm not upset at all, I reckon it is a great thing. And we wont see a lot more of them. They are not very practical and not as "safe" as a porsche, it isnt as though there is a big market out there for them.
I'm not upset at all, I reckon it is a great thing. And we wont see a lot more of them. They are not very practical and not as "safe" as a porsche, it isnt as though there is a big market out there for them.
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Can't understand that comment Burt,
A new Miata, with slight mods, would have a much more enjoyable car around the twisties.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
A bit of a contradiction there the F-type is a sports car and driving ability is what it's all about, not much of a car if it can't handle the twisty bits , that's part of what a sports cars about, Driving.
A new Miata, with slight mods, would have a much more enjoyable car around the twisties.
Or a Lotus, a Cayman, or many others.
A bit of a contradiction there the F-type is a sports car and driving ability is what it's all about, not much of a car if it can't handle the twisty bits , that's part of what a sports cars about, Driving.
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I remember when the Boxster came out and indeed the predecessor Porsche 924, the Boxster whatever it's fans believe became widely known as the Porsche for people who wanted a 911 but couldn't afford one.
In a similar vein Mercedes used to be a prestigious brand, the S class was legendary for good reasons, when the A series was introduced it damaged the brand in the eyes of many enthusiasts.
By contrast Toyota had a volume sales brand and understanding marketing rather well created a new brand with Lexus to target the exclusive prestige luxury segment.
In a similar vein Mercedes used to be a prestigious brand, the S class was legendary for good reasons, when the A series was introduced it damaged the brand in the eyes of many enthusiasts.
By contrast Toyota had a volume sales brand and understanding marketing rather well created a new brand with Lexus to target the exclusive prestige luxury segment.
And as regards Mercedes, I imagine their sales volumes are far far far higher than the days they were concentrating on the low profit margin S class. If their brand is damaged as you say, they don't seem to be suffering for it, infact quite the opposite.
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That is a great example of a small, niche manufacturer, Porsche, gaining a toe-hold in the SUV segment to increase volume and profitability. If a company is not in business to increase volume and thus profitability, why are they in business in the first place?
Could an electrified X152 be far behind to set JLR at the forefront of that niche?
Perhaps everyone should simply wait to drive the 2.0 litre F-Type prior to passing judgement based on the comments of someone in a YouTube video.
Could an electrified X152 be far behind to set JLR at the forefront of that niche?
Perhaps everyone should simply wait to drive the 2.0 litre F-Type prior to passing judgement based on the comments of someone in a YouTube video.
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That is a great example of a small, niche manufacturer, Porsche, gaining a toe-hold in the SUV segment to increase volume and profitability. If a company is not in business to increase volume and thus profitability, why are they in business in the first place?
Could an electrified X152 be far behind to set JLR at the forefront of that niche?
Perhaps everyone should simply wait to drive the 2.0 litre F-Type prior to passing judgement based on the comments of someone in a YouTube video.
Could an electrified X152 be far behind to set JLR at the forefront of that niche?
Perhaps everyone should simply wait to drive the 2.0 litre F-Type prior to passing judgement based on the comments of someone in a YouTube video.
#37
Crazy concept that, a company wanting to increase revenue and profits!!
Porsche would have gone out of business if they didn't diversify from the 911 (or other sports cars). Enthusiasts were up in arms when they produced their first SUV - diluting and devaluing the brand etc. It was an overnight success, became their best selling model by far and enabled them to remain viable as a business - and all these years later - we have fantastic 911 GT3's and GT2's as a result of the brand dilution. Pretty good result I would say.
And as regards Mercedes, I imagine their sales volumes are far far far higher than the days they were concentrating on the low profit margin S class. If their brand is damaged as you say, they don't seem to be suffering for it, infact quite the opposite.
Porsche would have gone out of business if they didn't diversify from the 911 (or other sports cars). Enthusiasts were up in arms when they produced their first SUV - diluting and devaluing the brand etc. It was an overnight success, became their best selling model by far and enabled them to remain viable as a business - and all these years later - we have fantastic 911 GT3's and GT2's as a result of the brand dilution. Pretty good result I would say.
And as regards Mercedes, I imagine their sales volumes are far far far higher than the days they were concentrating on the low profit margin S class. If their brand is damaged as you say, they don't seem to be suffering for it, infact quite the opposite.
yes we all know car companies like any other are in business to make profits and typically this comes from high volume even if profit margins are low rather than low volume prestige model.
That said Toyota / Lexus approach to name just one company gets the benefits of both high volume mass market products without dilution of their newer prestige brand Lexus.
As for Porsche having to diversifying from 911, I well remember the 924, 944 and 928 model introduction, these were in case it has been forgotten a new range to replace the 911 which was to be discontinued.
The 924,944 928 went through a couple of iterations before they were discontinued, thirty or so years after the 911 replacements were discontinued the 911 is still the quintessential Porsche whatever you think about their SUVs (or Chelsea tractors as they're called in UK)
#38
I'm with you. I'm more concerned about my cubic inches in the bedroom than the garage.
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