Hot! Jaguar: What's Next?

[SNB]

They probably will, but I don't think practicality was a priority in the idea.

Yes I agree, I think design led but they could make it functional.

 

[Design FIRST]

Interesting images found on cochespias.com:

The full side profile and overhead views are cool IMHO.

 

[SNB]

Interesting images found on cochespias.com:

The full side profile and overhead views are cool IMHO.

Not the real one cause it has a back window but still cool to see.

 

[Rolf]

Interesting images found on cochespias.com:

The full side profile and overhead views are cool IMHO.

This images look really good. I like the extreme use of vertical (block) styling elements with the low greenhouse gives it a design quite unlike anything else on the road.

 

[Design FIRST]

This images look really good. I like the extreme use of vertical (block) styling elements with the low greenhouse gives it a design quite unlike anything else on the road.

Save the shutlines of that supersized charging outlet clap and that piece of gold/bronze metal trim at the base of the front fenders, those flanks could not be cleaner. Something that I can really appreciate in automotive exterior design. I like the DLO, the "floating theme" above the A-pillars and sweep of the roof as well. I'd love to see a conventional rear window, but that is allegedly not in the cards.

 

[SKY]

I like that render. But I don't get why JLR decided it was a good idea getting rid of the traditional Jaguar logo. That front end would look better with a chrome diagonal line and a Jaguar logo and, yes, the silver jaguar figure at the top of the hood too.

Otherwise, people will have to guess which car this is. It looks good but it could be whatever.

 

[Design FIRST]

Dare I suspect that this ...

...will be at least every bit as exciting as this was some 58 years ago ?

 

[Jonathan19]

Jaguar Dealer Sounds Alarm: 'There Is No Business Case For The Brand'

https://www.motor1.com/news/784767/jaguar-dealer-warns-no-business-case/

 

[SCOTT27]

Would probably suit an SUV “The Real Money Maker”

 

[Centurion]

Jaguar Dealer Sounds Alarm: 'There Is No Business Case For The Brand'

https://www.motor1.com/news/784767/jaguar-dealer-warns-no-business-case/

JLR will need to provide dealers with alot of support including generous financial contributions on discounts at 0% interest rate.

 

[Esp5]

Would probably suit an SUV “The Real Money Maker”

That's a bit like this Lagonda, remember?

 

[SCOTT27]

That's a bit like this Lagonda, remember?

Ahead of its time. If only they followed through.

 

[McLaren64TR]

I think Jaguar's strategy of positioning itself as a rival to Bentley rather than BMW and Mercedes will end in a huge fiasco. It will probably be a brand that will disappear in the medium term. Tata completely ruined Jaguar.

 

[Centurion]

I think Jaguar's strategy of positioning itself as a rival to Bentley rather than BMW and Mercedes will end in a huge fiasco. It will probably be a brand that will disappear in the medium term. Tata completely ruined Jaguar.

This will be a 6 figure car like $\€120-160k. Like a full fat Range Rover or Gclass. A Specced up Bentley is at least double that.

 

[Design FIRST]

Jaguar Dealer Sounds Alarm: 'There Is No Business Case For The Brand'

https://www.motor1.com/news/784767/jaguar-dealer-warns-no-business-case/

It would indeed be a shame were this car destined to become something resembling a stillborn.

IMHO, large luxury segment German sedans have evolved into vehicles that have simply become an unattractive amalgamation of "boring + tacky" in the context of design. This Jaguar, as well as cars like the Polestar 5, make a far more compelling, far more stylistically enduring statement in this sense. Genuine style versus shtik.

 

[Serpens]

It would indeed be a shame were this car destined to become something resembling a stillborn.

IMHO, large luxury segment German sedans have evolved into vehicles that have simply become an unattractive amalgamation of "boring + tacky" in the context of design. This Jaguar, as well as cars like the Polestar 5, make a far more compelling, far more stylistically enduring statement in this sense. Genuine style versus shtik.

I just disagree. The Polestar 5 did not break new ground stylistically and looks like it could've debuted last decade.

 

[Design FIRST]

I just disagree. The Polestar 5 did not break new ground stylistically and looks like it could've debuted last decade.

I suggest having a look at the tally of exterior design awards that this car has captured so far. Design awards based on the verdict of accomplished professional automotive/industrial designers. Information readily available to the common person. Interesting reading, if you like.

But I do agree that the exterior design of the Polestar 5 evokes memories of cars such as the 1st gen Audi A7 Sportback as well as it's concept prelude. That is going back to 2009. The Polestar 5 is nothing "revolutionary". It is simply a prime example of well-executed automotive design that thrives on the fundamental essence of it's design alone. No flamboyant grill/shields, no visually complex lighting unit internal graphics and no solely ornamental trim pieces affixed .

 

[Serpens]

I suggest having a look at the tally of exterior design awards that this car has captured so far. Design awards based on the verdict of accomplished professional automotive/industrial designers. Information readily available to the common person. Interesting reading, if you like.

But I do agree that the exterior design of the Polestar 5 evokes memories of cars such as the 1st gen Audi A7 Sportback as well as it's concept prelude. That is going back to 2009. The Polestar 5 is nothing "revolutionary". It is simply a prime example of well-executed automotive design that thrives on the fundamental essence of it's design alone. No flamboyant grill/shields, no visually complex lighting unit internal graphics and no solely ornamental trim pieces affixed .

I did look actually and saw that it won Production Car Design of the Year from Car Design News. I'm still looking for others to join the tally, seeing as how you insinuated there's more.