Wouldn't it be sweet if Ian Callum gets his wish?
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I'm torn in this subject. The nostalgic side of me would love nothing more than a new vehicle with the beautiful styling of the XK, but modern electronics, creature comforts, and performance. (That's not to say that the XK is a slouch, but hopefully, you know what I mean) Then there's the logical side of me which realizes that the only reason nostalgia exists is because they don't make the XK anymore. That rarity and finality is what makes them nostalgic, so I don't want them to come out with a new one because it makes the old ones somehow less special.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I dream of an XK revival but I would hate to see one.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I dream of an XK revival but I would hate to see one.
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Cee Jay (10-19-2017)
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I'm torn in this subject. The nostalgic side of me would love nothing more than a new vehicle with the beautiful styling of the XK, but modern electronics, creature comforts, and performance. (That's not to say that the XK is a slouch, but hopefully, you know what I mean) Then there's the logical side of me which realizes that the only reason nostalgia exists is because they don't make the XK anymore. That rarity and finality is what makes them nostalgic, so I don't want them to come out with a new one because it makes the old ones somehow less special.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I dream of an XK revival but I would hate to see one.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, I dream of an XK revival but I would hate to see one.
In my opinion are xk's are something very special, unfortunately if a brand new xk hit the market I have a feeling it would make our current vehicles look old and dated virtually overnight.
Last edited by steve_k_xk; 10-19-2017 at 01:15 AM.
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I think Jaguar will have hard time competing with Mercedes SL and 911 if they bring it back. If you want a boat with a big engine and all creature comforts you will be hard pressed to outdo SL or S-Class Cab. For people that want performance over creature comforts you have 911s. So both ends of the spectrum are already covered.
Remember, new XK/XKR would cost around what F-type does.
Remember, new XK/XKR would cost around what F-type does.
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Sinnerman, I agree with much of your thinking, but this is absurd.
Nothing competes with SL but its atrocious looks.
He has always wanted to compete with Maserati , Panamera. Its about sales figures.
Nothing competes with SL but its atrocious looks.
He has always wanted to compete with Maserati , Panamera. Its about sales figures.
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Is Panamera selling? I was under impression that Cayenne (SUV) moves well and Panamera is a laggard. I checked sales figures, and Cayenee is about 1400/mo to Panamera 400/mo in North America. So not as bad as I thought.
To compare, F-pace is about 1500/mo and F-type is about 300/mo.
To compare, F-pace is about 1500/mo and F-type is about 300/mo.
Yep Cayenne outsells all Porsches combined.
That's why Jag has a brilliant strategy, it rules the Utility vehicle market, and invented the category.
But they dont have a 4 seats sports car- the next big category after SUVs.
Tata is going to bring back Daimler- I believe that's the next move, they are also missing a 'Halo' product. All the other manufacturers have it! Insanely expensive money loosing cars they only intend to sell a handful of. LFA, Veyron, Maybach, etc.
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MB always surprises me. They have some smart folks there. Despite me personally not liking anything they currently offer, they were #1 in luxury car sales last year.
I believe MB has a reputation they have worked very hard to build over 50 years.
Including hiring Lewis Hamilton- long live the Queen.
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So what car is currently in-between MB and 911? F-type.
For all of these reasons I think JLR reasonably decided that developing and offering new XK will mostly cannibalize F-type sales. Sorry to say that, but the reason you won't likely to get new XK is because I have my F-type.
For all of these reasons I think JLR reasonably decided that developing and offering new XK will mostly cannibalize F-type sales. Sorry to say that, but the reason you won't likely to get new XK is because I have my F-type.
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A Panamera coupe if comes out is going to be a huge hit. Panamera generally looks like a 4th grader drew a 911 with 4 doors. Some in the right colors and wheels look decent (someone on this forum I think got one that looked hot).
Jaguar has a different design ethos now than when the XK was being penned. I don't think they'll revert the styling to those cues when JLR's chips are falling in place across the portfolio.
Jaguar has a different design ethos now than when the XK was being penned. I don't think they'll revert the styling to those cues when JLR's chips are falling in place across the portfolio.
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When the XK was penned, it was the odd man out.
Today, there are more cars that employ the essential formula than not. i.e. its a growing not shrinking category.
BMW did not even have the series, now there is a new series.
p.s even the latest BMW. Hold on to your heart Moses, its a Pinninfarina. But not very pretty, plus its Germanic.
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WOW.
MB always surprises me. They have some smart folks there. Despite me personally not liking anything they currently offer, they were #1 in luxury car sales last year.
I believe MB has a reputation they have worked very hard to build over 50 years.
Including hiring Lewis Hamilton- long live the Queen.
MB always surprises me. They have some smart folks there. Despite me personally not liking anything they currently offer, they were #1 in luxury car sales last year.
I believe MB has a reputation they have worked very hard to build over 50 years.
Including hiring Lewis Hamilton- long live the Queen.
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Totally agree- but.
When the XK was penned, it was the odd man out.
Today, there are more cars that employ the essential formula than not. i.e. its a growing not shrinking category.
BMW did not even have the series, now there is a new series.
p.s even the latest BMW. Hold on to your heart Moses, its a Pinninfarina. But not very pretty, plus its Germanic.
When the XK was penned, it was the odd man out.
Today, there are more cars that employ the essential formula than not. i.e. its a growing not shrinking category.
BMW did not even have the series, now there is a new series.
p.s even the latest BMW. Hold on to your heart Moses, its a Pinninfarina. But not very pretty, plus its Germanic.
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They understood their shortcomings and worked on them.
Take BMW for instance, why they wont let the Kidneys go is beyond me. its as if they pen something brilliant and then in gestapo fashion demand their designers add the 'kidneys'. Such a rate limiting step to be beholden to.
Jaguar was also smart to abandon theirs. This is not the era of the counterproductive big grills. Unless you are Chrysler 300.
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