Is the Jaguar nearly extinct
The future looks grim for the iconic British company as Ford looks to sell it.
US managers have come to favour some form of disposal aimed at 'simplifying Ford'. They view Jaguar (and Land Rover) as a distraction from the business of fixing Ford's troubled North American operations.
Jaguar is seen as a liability due to it's losses and little financial value.
But the main problem is it's product portfolio.
X-Type - uncompetitive due to it's old man looks in a market dominated by modern stylish cars. Desperately needs high performance 'R' version. Starting to get a little dated.
S-Type - You wouldn't let your children pull a face like it does.. How can a car based on the old Lincoln LS be competitive with great cars like the 5-series and E-class. And it's nearly 10 years old.
XJ - a car styled in the 70's. Engineeringly it's fine, but it has nothing advanced or unique like a £60,000+ car should.
XK - Looks great but again has no unique features.
Instead of building boring Estate cars, Jaguar should be making cars like this
http://www.diseno-art.com/images/F-Type.jpg
Is this the car that saves Jaguar?
Its next years S-Type replacement :D
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/res..._concept_1.jpg
It's far better than the S-Type but I think it's a bit too fat around the rear.
http://www.jaguar.co.uk/uk/en/latest...74BE130040.jpg