Jaguar F-Pace Spawning Family of Crossovers, SUVs
Jaguar is planning to launch an entire family of crossovers and SUVs following the release of its new F-Pace.
The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace is expected to launch early next year and the British automaker will eventually have a range of crossover and SUV models following the premium F-Pace. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that Jaguar is considering a smaller compact crossover to complement the F-Pace, and now reports say that the lineup will include a rival to the MINI Countryman and Audi Q1. According to Autocar, the Audi Q1 competitor will be a little more than 13 feet in length as, Jaguar sees more value in a compact offering than a subcompact model.
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For the time being, it doesn’t appear that Jaguar is considering an SUV larger than the new F-Pace, despite rumors that a long-wheelbase, seven-seater F-Pace variant is in the works. Company insiders indicate that Jaguar wants to keep the F-Pace performance oriented, making a larger and heavier model unlikely.
That also means that Jaguar will likely create coupe-styled versions of the F-Pace to compete with models such as the BMW X4 and X6 and even the new Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLE Coupe models. Topping the range for each offering will be R and SVR versions.
In related news, Jaguar’s design director Ian Callum has all but confirmed that an all-electric Jaguar is in the works. The company recently filed a trademark for the name “EV-Type.”
[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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