Jaguar has given the green light to a replacement for the X-Type and the long-awaited ‘F-Type’ roadster, according to Tata Motors CEO Carl-Peter Forster.
Both the new X-Type and F-Type, expected to be called XE for production, need to come in “several variations” he added.
See Autocar's renderings of the Jaguar XE and XF estate
Forster, talking to a German trade paper Automobilwoche, also said that an XF estate car was on the way, along with a long wheel base XF for the Chinese market.
Jaguar is currently exposed in a global market where most analysts see consumers moving towards ‘downsizing’.
Competing in the established BMW 3-series market sector is seen as essential for any premium carmaker.
Work is said to be well advanced on the X-Type replacement and “small sports car”, though there’s no news on the platform for either of the cars.
However, it’s thought likely that Jaguar is working on a new-generation medium-size rear-drive aluminium platform that will underpin the new X-Type, the F-Type and the replacement for today’s XF.
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Re: Jaguar confirms F-Type + X-Type
Done deal if you ask me. Jaguar and Maserati don't really compete - Maser begins where Jag tops out and I would expect Maser to move upmarket to take on the Bentley as they can get away with charging prices Jag cannot. The next Quattroporte will be much more expensive than the current car.
Also I don't think Jag and Alfa really compete at the lower and and again - Jag starts pretty much where Alfa stops - certainly they are not as close as Alfa and Saab who co-developed the current 159 platform.
Mr Tata knows JLR have the expertise in RWD platform development - The Fiat group has the engines JLR will need for these cars...
This is a good thing.
Re: Jaguar confirms F-Type + X-Type
To be honest even if it wasn't a great car I'd still love it. I think they have real character and I love the sound of the 7.0 ltr small block V8.
Re: Jaguar confirms F-Type + X-Type
At last somebody on here (apart from JackFlash) talking sense about the Vette, its suspension set up and its great handling.
I've got so used to people on here talking crap about the Vette, that came as a bit of a shock SSM.