Spy Shots: First-ever Jaguar hybrid on its way?
Rumor has it that the classic XJ saloon may be the first model to benefit from the government-sponsored testing which should endow Jaguar with the technical know-how to make its first hybrid model. According to the spy shooters from Next Autos, the next edition of the iconic leaping cat has been spotted testing and will reportedly sport distinctive new sheetmetal that should serve to differentiate the newer models from the old. Despite the fact that the latest Jags have been built on new lightweight aluminum-intensive structures, they have been met with less than stellar sales, a fact that many attribute to stale styling that looks just like Jags from... oh, thirty years ago. For this reason, expect a pretty radical departure for the next-gen, which could share styling features with Aston Martin - not a bad place to get some inspiration from if you ask us. Along with the rumored hybrid should be gas-powered V6 and V8 engines as well as the Euro-requisite diesels.[Source: Next Autos]
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Stan Wellaway 9:49AM (8/26/2008)
The reference to Jaguars sticking with stale styling from decades ago is a bit excessive... Jaguar did already ditch the old-style designs when it launched the XF at end of last year. It looks nothing like previous Jags in its appearance.
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Brad 6:25AM (8/31/2008)
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Mehul Kamdar 12:23PM (8/27/2008)
Jaguar need the new hybrid executive car and they need it NOW. The new DI engine with hybrid power in their lightweight cars should make them handle beautifully and also make them even more fuel efficient for the size.
Tata, don't wait too long to bring this to market.
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