XJ [Rumors] The electrified Big Cat - Jaguar's BEV XJ successor

[Deleted member 1071]

With uncertainties abound (BREXIT, etc.), I find myself rooting for a perceived underdog.

New electric Jaguar XJ: first image - FineAuto

The images presented here are promising and I can only hope that they are more than remotely accurate. A revival of the athletic elegance that made the series I & II XJ6/XJ12s' so very special.

 

[Centurion]

The electric era will level the playing field for many underdog. German car manufacturers will no longer enjoy a widening drivetrain advantage that they have joined for the past 30-40 years.

From a cost point of view you can use the same motors in level cars and flagships, but more of them rather than having to develop 4 and cylinder engines for your cheaper cars and V8 and V12 for large cars.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

 

[Deleted member 1071]

WHOA !!

Rule Britannia, M****F****** !!!*


*...and no, dear Brits, I'm not attempting to be one of those smarmy Germans. Besides, Mr. Avarvarii has obviously sought inspiration in the Taycan/eTron GT J1 platform. So maybe it's "Deutschland über Alles, M****F****** !!!" after all .

 

[Deleted member 1071]

...and come to think of it...

Wouldn't this Avarvarii illustration make a fine Bentley 4 door sedoupe EV ?

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Sadly, it's a nice render, but, from my perspective, I just don't see this selling well. From that render it has no sensuality, something Jaguars ought to have, particularly in the upper end of their model range.

How has the I-Pace been selling?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Mr. Avarvariis' illustration displays a windscreen heisted from THIS car (and the Porsche Taycan as well):

General proportions are quite similar as well.

Still, I'm impressed. More a rakish, svelte 4 door sedan than a bonafide sedoupe methinks. Very elegant while avoiding extravagance or contrived flamboyancy. In that sense, very befitting for a Jaguar (or perhaps even moreso, a J1/PPE derived Bentley EV).

Alas, as highly competent Mr. Avarvarii is as an automotive illustrator, more than a few of his past renderings have lacked accuracy. But maybe he's nailed it in this case. I'd be good with that !

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Shouldn't it be about time for some production-body mule sightings ?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Well ?... Where is it then ? Very little news...no prototype sightings...

 

[KiwiRob]

How has the I-Pace been selling?

I can only speak for Norway where it's doing very well, before I-Pace seeing a Jag was a rare event, now they are everywhere.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I can only speak for Norway where it's doing very well, before I-Pace seeing a Jag was a rare event, now they are everywhere.

Glad to hear. I have to see the sales numbers in the US and elsewhere. But I am glad that Jag has made a successful in-road in electrification.

 

[dalab]

caranddriver.com
Jaguar Teases Its Upcoming Electric XJ

Jag's top luxury car will not be offered with either a gasoline or diesel engine, but will it still be a sedan?
By RICH CEPPOS SEP 10, 2019

 

[Serpens]

Will be interesting to see this go up against the EQS. Jag needs a winner.

 

[TheNewBATMAN]

Agreed. This, and the EQS, are more exciting than the Taycan. Taycan is 4.9m long but does not offer more luxury space than a 4.9m long petrol car

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Agreed. This, and the EQS, are more exciting than the Taycan. Taycan is 4.9m long but does not offer more luxury space than a 4.9m long petrol car

The Taycan is not intended to be a Bat Lounge.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Will be interesting to see this go up against the EQS. Jag needs a winner.

I'm looking forward to this presentation as well. The teaser indicates a sedoupe.

 

[Rolf]

When is the new XJ going to be revealed? Jaguar have made a wise decision to go electric with this car and get a one up on rivals. The next S-class is going to probably be mild hybrid with some models been plug in. The EQS is the model that will be one of the biggest rivals for the Jag. Its going to be interesting in this segment next year. We will have the XJ, EQS, Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT in the electric segment luxury cars that will be a huge rival for the Tesla S.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Though I'm not a friend of BEV in general, both the XJ and EQS I find intriguing. Designwise both could become real wannahaves, contrair to the BEV-design direction some competitors seem to be heading.

 

[KiwiRob]

When is the new XJ going to be revealed? Jaguar have made a wise decision to go electric with this car and get a one up on rivals. The next S-class is going to probably be mild hybrid with some models been plug in. The EQS is the model that will be one of the biggest rivals for the Jag. Its going to be interesting in this segment next year. We will have the XJ, EQS, Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT in the electric segment luxury cars that will be a huge rival for the Tesla S.

I wouldn’t consider the Taycan and E-Tron GT luxury cars, they are 4 door sports cars, and the Model S is just plain nasty inside, the only thing remotely luxurious about it is the price. Since Tesla don’t have a new S on the way this model is going to be toast within the next 18 months.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Hopefully more than remotely accurate, this may be a hint at something quite epic.: