Comments on: Jaguar C-XF concept

By: chango

chango — Tue, 01 May 2007 13:34:06 +0000

The 90s had to be the era of the most stagnant, lame, and bleak designs in automotive history. It was as if the more simplistic a car looked the better. It seemed decadent Detroit wanted to emulate the young Japanese competition. The problem? The Japanese sucked at design and soon so did everyone (not many classics from this era, that’s for sure) Cars no longer where beautiful, had cojones, or character. Well, a decade has passed and some things have changed and are changing, but extremely slowly.
However, Jag did not fell in this stupidity and retained their heritage with styles that had weight and presence. By the late 90s the Jag XJ remained one of the most distinctive elegant cars of the era, and for such it still sold well despite its stigma on questionable reliability when compared to other luxury cars. Today when many are trying to again design cars with character, Jaguar is loosing theirs. The new XJ styling is a coward version of the last and for such passes more unnoticed than its predecessor and now instead of progressing the S-type they will replace it with “this”. I say “this” because don’t forget that this is a concept, the actual release will be a watered down version of what we see, in other words, you will get a Lexus. At least the XK still has some character to it and I hope it heads in the direction of the Jaguar R-coupe concept, now that’s what I am talking about.

By: westcoast21

westcoast21 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:07:25 +0000

aiight aiight, I agree that this concept doesn’t show a lot of Jaguar heritage design, but i wouldn’t be suprised if the production model does show a little more of that. frankly though, i like this a lot. i think they’ve gone in a new direction that could prove profitable (and easy on the eyes for those of us who gotta see these puppies out on the road)…and most importantly, i see basically NO telltale signs of FORD’S heritage designs…which is a beautiful thing, because i think any self-respecting car lover would agree that Ford was never worthy to get its grimy domestic hands all over the classic beauty and elegance of Jaguar in the first place. can i get a WITNESS?!

By: Jazz

Jazz — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:11:06 +0000

I( agree with Buenos. Good job Jaguar

By: A4

A4 — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:47:53 +0000

looks good to me

By: IVIIVI4ck3y27

IVIIVI4ck3y27 — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:02:20 +0000

Hrm… looks too much like the old original Iosis concept (became the new production Mondeo’s design “look”) for Europe. I love the Iosis concept but it hardly screams Jaguar to me, even with some of the “minor” Jaguar-esque interpreted detailings (i.e. grill shape, cat’s eyes headlights, gunslit taillights) to better distinguish it from the Iosis philosophy itself.

Iosis images on Google

I mean I love the (see above link) Iosis look… think we’d do well to get the Mondeo in our lineup stateside, but I don’t think it’ll work as a Jaguar too.

By: Andre Neves

Andre Neves — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:06:34 +0000

ummm….where do you see any resemblance to a Scion?

By: dre

dre — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:58:37 +0000

cool! a souped up scion!

By: golf4me

golf4me — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 16:47:22 +0000

This is too funny. Geez, the ONLY thing Jag had of any value to differentiate itself from other luxo brands was it’s design heritage. This car is not ugly, but it just doesn’t look like a Jag. Other drawings I’ve seen were better. This car would be a perfect Acura or Mercury, not a Jag. It also is painfully evident that it’s the same basic car as the Lincoln above.

By: Nipple Erection

Nipple Erection — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:54:29 +0000

This looks like a Malaysian Proton. Whoever designed this should be shot

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:33:09 +0000

Am I the only one that think they have completly copied the rear light from the Saab X concept from last year.

By: Nipple Erection

Nipple Erection — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:23:31 +0000

No way is this a jaguar

By: MHW

MHW — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 06:32:40 +0000

I honestly thought this was a concept from Buick at first glance. If you replaced the front side vents with portholes it would look right at home. Even the taillights have a Buick look, not to mention the grill and placement of the circular emblem. Its a great looking car, I’m just not so sure that it speaks Jaguars language.

By: Renton

Renton — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 06:01:55 +0000

Mery Christmas!!

Douchebags.

By: Andre Neves

Andre Neves — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 00:04:56 +0000

^your an idiot.

By: deantj

deantj — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:07:17 +0000

Crappy Wappy Wooo, what’s this car, the Hanna Barbera jaguar?

By: beaverman

beaverman — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:12:57 +0000

Love it! this car kicks ass, Maybe George Lucas should have waited this looks more like Darth Vaders ride to me i mean look at that “****pit” the force is strong with this one… ah excuse me i feel asthma coming on…

By: Jaguar Sovereign

Jaguar Sovereign — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:15:49 +0000

About freakin’ time that a jaguar is not boring. I say either stick to original design aspects. Or do something bold but tasteful I think they may have a winner with this one. Now just give the xk some more power and maybe Jag will become profitable.

By: avlight

avlight — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 01:59:55 +0000

looks like what should be a Buick Lucerne Coupe to me

By: S-60-driver

S-60-driver — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:45:32 +0000

Hot!

yeah, the grille is a bit odd– too upright at near 90 degrees. If they could angle it back a little bit and less depth in the grille, it’ll look right.

Overall, its just perfect. Almost Austin Martin’s twin. I know the interior will never make into production. Hopefully it will look like bewteen this and the XK coupe’s interior.

By: dmanero

dmanero — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:04:21 +0000

Fantastic, meet the and improved Jaguar. Gourgous

By: alfa_Romeo

alfa_Romeo — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:39:25 +0000

thats one mean cat!!!!!

By: JS

JS — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:50:24 +0000

Your right, Adam 713, this looks a lot like a Seat concept. Maybe Seat should put their logo on it and sell it.

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:32:59 +0000

Roadrage is absolutely right, this design does not look like a Jaguar.

By: n1c2c8

n1c2c8 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:29:56 +0000

Aston Martin and the Ford Iosis concept had a baby

By: Kaptain75329

Kaptain75329 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:01:05 +0000

Now that I’ve seen these new photos, I have to say where I really liked this concept before, I’m starting to grow attached to it now. Striking inside and out, though obviously the interior will need a form more functional than the current artistic exercise. I’d say keep the blue hue lamps and just tweak the ergonomics to be a little more recognizable. (I know.. it won’t happen, but damn those interior lights would be nice.) Definitely looks like what Ford needs to shake things up with Jag and the competition. 04focus it right – it’s time for Jag to try something new.
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akurei14 : Jag’s been able to get that major complaint under control thanks to Ford’s support. The issue these days is that the brand rotted away so no one has bothered to notice it’s a good car now. Who can blame them? The current Jaguar brand has all the personality of a bowl of grape nuts cereal. The XK just doesn’t fit – a production XF would keep it company as the Titanic that is Jaguar begins to sail in the right direction.

By: autonutt

autonutt — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:58:55 +0000

OK… I admit… in that front quarter photo above at top right with the quad headlights lit up, the grille and headlight shapes and the Jag hood bulge are actually starting to grow on me.

By: adam713

adam713 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:18:14 +0000

It looks like a bigger version of a Seat concept car from a year or two ago, but I really like it. Nice work Jag.

By: MyGodBeatsYourGod

MyGodBeatsYourGod — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:37:07 +0000

The rear 3/4 is nearly as lame as the front.

Why, oh why, would any designer put a aero-diffuser under the bumper strike face to mimic the ‘ground effects’ of a race car on a luxury sedan? Show car masterbation, perhaps?? Downright childish.

The hockey stick rear-lamp graphic blow chunks, too.

By: akurei14

akurei14 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:10:11 +0000

I love it.
If onyl jaguar can keep away the bugs.
I owned an 88 XJ6, new problem every week.
reliability, durability, and looks like this could get this company to turn a real profit.

By: Saud

Saud — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:07:51 +0000

Nice but the front is kinda weird.

By: Carnut4ever

Carnut4ever — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:06:41 +0000

I like what they have done to spice things up at Jaguar but I wish they could fix the grille because it it destroys the smooth flowing lines of the car. They could have done it in a better form like what Pininfarina have done to the beautiful Maserati Quattroporte.

By: Renton

Renton — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:47:08 +0000

Keeping an open mind. Looking forward to the real thing.

By: b13sentra

b13sentra — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:31:39 +0000

maybe i’m crazy, but does anyone see a little bit of the new nissan skyline GT-R, at least in the quarter views?

By: illwill

illwill — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:15:48 +0000

beautiful

By: amanda

amanda — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 06:07:29 +0000

Dear LAncer409: Thank you very much. I hope others will do likewise so we can tell these copyright assholes to stick their concerns where the sun don’t shine.