C-XF signals new way for Jaguar
12/01/07 16:01 Filed in: News
When I was a youngster I used to get so
excited about every new car launch and get enthused about the new
design direction it signified. These days new car launches can be a
bit of an anti climax. The new Mini looks almost the same as the
old, and the new Audi TT, Land Rover Freelander and BMW 3 Series
are evolutions not revolutions.
Jaguar, however, has given us a signal that their new S-Type replacement may bring us something truly exciting. The Jaguar C-XF is said to show the design direction for the S-Type replacement which is expected next year.
The Jaguar C-XF concept car
If the new model does have any of the looks of the C-XF it will be aradical change from the S-Type. In place of the rather slavishly 'retro' styling the C-XF signals a very modern look, but with plenty of Jaguar heritage.
Its appeal is enhanced by the sporting coupé style body, with its rear doors carefully disguised and the handles somewhat concealed in the rear pillar.
Quite what that does to rear seat headroom, has to be seen, because buyers in the S-Type market will presumably want to be able to take more than children in the back seat.
But, if they can achieve anything like the stunning looks of the C-XF in the new S-Type (rumoured to be named the Jaguar XF) then it ought to be a winner.
Jaguar, however, has given us a signal that their new S-Type replacement may bring us something truly exciting. The Jaguar C-XF is said to show the design direction for the S-Type replacement which is expected next year.
The Jaguar C-XF concept car
If the new model does have any of the looks of the C-XF it will be aradical change from the S-Type. In place of the rather slavishly 'retro' styling the C-XF signals a very modern look, but with plenty of Jaguar heritage.
Its appeal is enhanced by the sporting coupé style body, with its rear doors carefully disguised and the handles somewhat concealed in the rear pillar.
Quite what that does to rear seat headroom, has to be seen, because buyers in the S-Type market will presumably want to be able to take more than children in the back seat.
But, if they can achieve anything like the stunning looks of the C-XF in the new S-Type (rumoured to be named the Jaguar XF) then it ought to be a winner.