Some Jaguar News From Autonews
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Some Jaguar News From Autonews
Here is a rundown of Jaguar's product plans for 2010-13:
X-Type: Jaguar has lacked a car priced under $40,000 in the United States since the small sedan was pulled after the 2008 model year. But Tata has approved a new four- or five-door to compete with the BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz C class. The platform and architecture will be shared with the next-generation XK coupe and convertible and a new small 2+2 sports car. It could go on sale in 2014.
Sports car: A car that may be called the XE could go on sale as early as 2012. It would compete with the Porsche Boxster.
XJ: A redesigned sedan with an all-aluminum body went on sale in the United States in May. The all-new design moves away from the conservative look of its predecessor. With its coupelike profile and a glass panoramic roof, the new sedan competes against the Mercedes-Benz S class and Audi A8. The long-wheelbase XJL replaces the Vanden Plas version.
XF: The sedan is likely to be redesigned in 2014. Jaguar is working on a long-wheelbase version for China and a station wagon for Europe. Neither is destined for the United States. A coupe is possible in 2013 and is likely to be sold in the United States.
XK: The coupe and convertible may- be restyled in 2013.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...309019989/1193
My comment: it looks like 2012 and 2013 will be pretty interesting and good years for Jaguar.
X-Type: Jaguar has lacked a car priced under $40,000 in the United States since the small sedan was pulled after the 2008 model year. But Tata has approved a new four- or five-door to compete with the BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz C class. The platform and architecture will be shared with the next-generation XK coupe and convertible and a new small 2+2 sports car. It could go on sale in 2014.
Sports car: A car that may be called the XE could go on sale as early as 2012. It would compete with the Porsche Boxster.
XJ: A redesigned sedan with an all-aluminum body went on sale in the United States in May. The all-new design moves away from the conservative look of its predecessor. With its coupelike profile and a glass panoramic roof, the new sedan competes against the Mercedes-Benz S class and Audi A8. The long-wheelbase XJL replaces the Vanden Plas version.
XF: The sedan is likely to be redesigned in 2014. Jaguar is working on a long-wheelbase version for China and a station wagon for Europe. Neither is destined for the United States. A coupe is possible in 2013 and is likely to be sold in the United States.
XK: The coupe and convertible may- be restyled in 2013.
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...309019989/1193
My comment: it looks like 2012 and 2013 will be pretty interesting and good years for Jaguar.
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I'd like to know what the appeal of an XF coupe would be when compared with an XE or XK. Just seems silly to slot a two door sedan in between the XE and the XK. It'll be the image seekers saying "Hey I'm too good for an XE but I can't afford an XK but I can almost look like I can!"
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I'd like to know what the appeal of an XF coupe would be when compared with an XE or XK. Just seems silly to slot a two door sedan in between the XE and the XK. It'll be the image seekers saying "Hey I'm too good for an XE but I can't afford an XK but I can almost look like I can!"
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