Next generation of Jaguars!

Jaguar is the company we all know, and used to love. The company was at it's high in the early 2000's. Lately they havn't been very popular. It's hard to actually get a navigation system in models like the X-Type, S-Type, and XJ. They are considered outdated.

It's time for Jaguar to step up to the plate. For years and years they were in the top. But now they just aren't focused. Example look at the 2007 S-Class. The Jaguar XJ is no where near that. Engine wise the power is great. Otherwise it's not.

I mean the power in these cars are GREAT, but technologically the cars fall back short. The only good Jaguar model is the new XK.

Jaguar has decided to update their model line. The new S-Type should be on sale next year. Trust me it's nice. Basically it is a reskin of the current car. They are dumping the retro look in exchange for a more modern sleeker design giving a more contemporary feel inside and out. Personally I think it has taken too long for them to do this. This should have been done last year.

The new XJ is on its way, but not until 2009. It is a welcome shift n design for the new generatin XJ. The new XJ should have been due next year. But the present model is desperatly hanging on. Designers have given this new XJ a more muscular stance, and a more sleeker cat look. The present model has extremely capable chassis, but it's interior and exterior designs are stuck in the past. The next generation XJ will use the same underpinnings of its present model, but it will gain some more modern lines. A new line of engines include a Volvo-derived in-line six and updated proprietary V-8's will provide the propulsion.

It's about time Jaguar steps up to the plate. Jaguar was really getting outdated. I really think that the Jaguar XJ should be relesed sooner, because of the S-Class, and the next generation BMW 7-Series which will arive sometime around 2008.

This task should have been taken care of along time ago. It's taking longer than it should have. All Jaguar's doing is re-skinning two of their models. Unfortunatly the dated X-Type might be cut off the model line. Jaguar is striving to keep the entry level model in line with the others such as the new BMW 3-Series.

Well in conclusion I hope that the new generations of Jag's are succesful, and it was about time that they came into the scene once again.

*New Jaguar S-Type shown above

Jordan07 - 7/19/2006 7:00:36 PM

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Nice- I like the new S-Type. It looks sleek and practical. Not outdated like the model it replace. It's about time Jag' did this!

chewy - 7/19/2006 8:03:10 PM

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2009 is way to late. By that time the A8 and the 7 series will be completely new, the S class would be updated probably. By that time, Jaguar will cease to exist. That S Type already looks slightly dated. Also, they would need a bread and butter car to compete with the A4s, 3 series and C class.

jfgz - 7/19/2006 8:29:55 PM

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Chewy - I totally agree with you. 2009 Will be WAY to late to release the new XJ. Basically they are bringing it in late 2008. By that time the new 7-Series will be out. I think the new XJ should be released sometime next year. People aren't going to wait to buy the new XJ, they will wait to buy something like the 2008 S-Class hybrid. Or the 2008 7-Series, but not the Jag'.

It's almost as if Jaguar needs to rebuild a reputaion. The only way Jaguar will persuade buyers to wait is to release more spy photos, or to have a preveiw at the 2007 New York Autoshow.

SixxFive - 7/19/2006 11:35:44 PM

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New, distinctive designs would be great along with more character and edgy-ness. The current Jags don't appeal to me at all - too boulevardy - and pices of plasticky Ford trim sprinkled throughout.

Y2006 - 7/20/2006 7:09:55 AM

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I like it.It kinda looks like the Bentley Gt

courtstone - 7/20/2006 9:31:36 AM

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This new Jag s-type is NICE!! Nice to see that Jaguar is trying to compete again.

I do agree with chewy and you guys, it does seem like '09 will be such a long time, but better late than never. Hopefully they dont dumb the model down from what we see in the pic.

They do need a smaller sedan type to rival against the 3-series and all, because the current x-type is just not cutting it. But I love this new s-type

zombie8 - 7/20/2006 10:18:25 PM

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Hey, Autospies, you should probably not STEAL these images from Automobile magazine. Both this and the new BMW 7 picture were lifted from the mag without due credit.

BTW - this new jag looks awesome.

JCF110 - 7/20/2006 11:11:43 PM

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zombie8-Ijust scanned the image! I actually bought the magazine. Is it illigal or something because it's not here in Canada! I know that I did not take the phtograph and thereby I am not really stealing the images, because I actually purchased the magazine, I am a regular buyer.