Here's Proof Jaguar is Working on a US-Bound Wagon
Wagons are trying to make a comeback in the U.S.
Despite earlier reports that Jaguar didn’t see a future with wagon models, the British automaker teased a new XF Sportbrake model at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Promised to be fully unveiled next year, the new XF Sportbrake was shown off as a camouflaged prototype in Paris, where the company also confirmed it would be heading to the U.S.
Spy photographers have now caught a prototype testing at the Nurburgring, and like most modern wagon models, Jaguar is going for appeal and style rather than cargo space.
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The prototype appears to be a high-performance “S” version that is likely powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine with around 380 horsepower. Compared to the prototype Jaguar initially showed off, the vehicle spied testing features bigger air intakes on the front bumper and red brake calipers behind the larger wheels.
Expect the XF Sportbrake’s powertrain lineup to mirror those found on the sedan model, and a version from the automaker’s Special Vehicle Operations division isn’t entirely out of the question.
Look for the Jaguar XF Sportbrake to make its debut sometime next year.
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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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