RE: Jaguar F-Pace spy photos
Friday 30th January 2015
Yes, yes, there's not a huge amount to be gleaned from this batch of Jaguar F-Pace images. But given all that was released at Detroit was the name and the badge, even to see a heavily camouflaged car is a worthwhile discussion point.
Jaguar F-Pace spy photos
Well it looks better than the Bentley at least
Encouragingly, a lot that looked good about the C-X17 appears to have remained. The front design looks similar and the glasshouse still looks fairly narrow. They may be quite heavily concealed but the lights have a similar F-Type aping design too. The rear overhang is longer than the C-X17 though and, as expected, the dramatic hatch design isn't there.
There's a very early version of the C-X17's interior on display too. It may not be worth reading too much into it just yet but there are some recognisable bits from existing JLR products on show amongst the wires and the Big Red Buttons. Expect a strong XE influence throughout given the F-Pace will also use Jaguar's iQ[Al] aluminium monocoque. The Ingenium engines will surely feature too.
Given the XE is now currently enjoying its time in the limelight and launches in the spring, don't expect to see much official on the F-Pace for a little while yet. When there's more we'll let you know!
[Images: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien]
Discussion
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
Howroyd said:
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
I guess VW have shown that having several apparently competing cars can be profitable. As you say, I'm sure platform sharing is doing its bit to keep down R&D and tooling costs. Howroyd said:
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
Spice, old fruit, spice.....Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
Howroyd said:
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
The VAG group have 3 versions of the Golf with VW, Skoda & SEAT.. Why would JLR not make several cars from the same architecture? Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
Howroyd said:
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
I believe it's based on the XE platform, not any LR/RR product. Also they claim it will be it is aimed to be better on road than off so maybe not so much overlap.Howroyd said:
I just don't get it. Surely JLR will be cannibalizing their own LR/RR sales? I guess they have the platform there from the LR/RR, so perhaps the project cost isn't as high as a ground up project would be.
Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
It is not related to the LR/RR and is base on the new Jag Archtecture underpinning the XE and new XF.Variety is the fruit of life, so the consumer should only be happy about more choice.
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