Jaguar planning Audi A5, BMW 3-Series rival

Speaking to AutoCar at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar’s engineering boss Mick Mohan said that the company is planning a rival to the Audi A5 and the BMW 3-Series. He said that the much talked about XE sportscar is one of the several options being considered to replace the X-Type.

“The X-Type won’t be around forever, and because we don’t plan to replace it, there are lots of possibilities for cheaper models,” Mohan said. “Personally, I’d love to make a compact coupe – an Audi a5 or BMW 3-series coupe rival. I think we’d make a really good one too.”

He said that Jaguar will let the market...
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SHOWTIME - 9/18/2009 11:14:44 AM

+4 Boost

It's about time!

DexDiamonds - 9/18/2009 12:40:31 PM

+5 Boost

If it has the new 5.0 V8 I'd be all over it.

tango - 9/18/2009 2:13:28 PM

+4 Boost

This is a natural progression. This is where the money is! I just hope it won't be like their last failed effort, the X-Type.