Hot! Jaguar: What's Next?

[Centurion]

The narrow greenhouse is deliberate. The purpose is to make it feel like a driver car rather than a luxury barge.

 

[Swissbob]

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The press release sums it up very well.

It’s called the Type 01, what a name.The 'Type' prefix emphasises the new car's place in a succession of "legendary predecessors" stretching back to the C-Type racer that won at Le Mans in 1951 and continuing through the D-Type, E-Type and F-Type.

Each of these cars, said Jaguar, was celebrated for blending "an engaging drive with deep reserves of power, plus refinement and composure" - attributes it aims for the new EV to share.
Meanwhile, the '0' represents its zero-emissions powertrain and the '1' "denotes its status as the first Jaguar of a new era".

But doesn’t make the name less stupid.

IMHO it fits perfectly If you consider the first YouTube video.

 

[Jonathan19]

REVEALED: Jaguar's new 1000bhp electric GT has finally been named, and it's... | Autocar

The 1000bhp EV has been named in tribute to brand's legendary sports cars and its era-defining status

www.autocar.co.uk

The press release sums it up very well.


But doesn’t make the name less stupid.

IMHO it fits perfectly If you consider the first YouTube video.

I can’t wait for this car to be a total flop... Lotus has woken up of this stupide "All EV" thing, so I’m still hopeful for Jaguar.

 

[Swissbob]

I can’t wait for this car to be a total flop... Lotus has woken up of this stupide "All EV" thing, so I’m still hopeful for Jaguar.

Volvo too.

I guess it’ll be a complete flop.

 

[KiwiRob]

Volvo too.

I guess it’ll be a complete flop.

Not so much in Europe, Volvo is nearly all EV.

 

[Swissbob]

Not so much in Europe, Volvo is nearly all EV.

The EX60 will be crucial.

 

[KiwiRob]

The EX60 will be crucial.

I think it's going to be a smash hit, just like the iX3 is for BMW.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

I think it's going to be a smash hit, just like the iX3 is for BMW.

Not possible even if its the best car in its class just because it's in a segment that is almost dead and continues to decline in volume/relevancy.

 

[Swissbob]

Not possible even if its the best car in its class just because it's in a segment that is almost dead and continues to decline in volume/relevancy.

I agree in the US that’s the case.

 

[Centurion]

 

[SKY]

Yeah… Don’t like that.

 

[Design FIRST]

Such an interesting looking automobile (so far). Chances of commercial success ? I haven't the slightest clue.

 

[Swissbob]

Such an interesting looking automobile (so far). Chances of commercial success ? I haven't the slightest clue.

0 TBH.

I guess they’ll sell more than Brabus Bodo.

 

[Design FIRST]

0 TBH.

You may be correct.

Still, I'd be amused should you be confronted with having to...

It happens sometimes. It can be a bit more palatable if taken with a pinch of humour and cum grano salis.

 

[Esp5]

 

[SCOTT27]

Rover SD 1 vibes.

 

[Jonathan19]

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Could it be that we may be seeing quite a bit of this following the official presentation and first independant driving impressions ? :

Stay tuned.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Definitely curious to see how this turns out. Still think the fact it's a sedan san rear window is a terrible, claustrophobic idea for the rear passengers.

 

[Centurion]

Definitely curious to see how this turns out. Still think the fact it's a sedan san rear window is a terrible, claustrophobic idea for the rear passengers.

What we perceive as good depends on what we see before or after at.

The Type 1 will be sold in the same showroom as the full fat Range Rover. This is a HUGE problem. Someone will go in to Jaguar to take a look in the car. They sit in it and find it cool.

Then their wife says let’s go take a look at the Range Rover ten steps away: OMG there is so much space in here, it’s so light and airy, and I feel like I am sitting on a throne.

If the jaguar didn’t share showroom with range rovers, it would be easier to sell. I think the Type 01 will be like the Aston Martin Rapid or Fisker Karma. You need to truly want it in order to buy it. Those cars are stunning but too big to be sporty coupes but too claustropic and cramped to be practical 4 seater car. I have sat in both.

Maybe Jaguar should also make an SUV variant of it.