Hoovey689

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Jaguar hints at what might become of XK after F-Type's arrival

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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...photo-5075329/

Jaguar may move the company's XK further upmarket following the introduction of its forthcoming F-Type. The newcomer to the range easily shoulders the burden of carrying the Jaguar sportscar mantle, freeing up the XK to evolve in another direction. While speaking with Autocar, Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum said there's an opportunity to grow the grand tourer both in size and luxury.

Whether that means the vehicle will retain its two-plus-two seating configuration or swell to offer buyers even more space remains to be seen. Either way, the future will likely see the XK soften its claws moving forward. And that's no bad thing. Jaguar has a long history of building luxurious grand tourers more content to soak up miles of highway than bounce from apex to apex.

What else is in store for the brand? Callum seems to have kept his cards close to his chest, refusing to acknowledge ongoing rumors of a Jaguar crossover beyond saying the brand "had to take notice" of the popularity of the luxury SUV market.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/02/j...types-arrival/

Jewcano

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Dunno how I feel about the front, it totally reminds me of :



It's like they cut out part of the bumper and made it recessed. Not a fan to be honest.

Hoovey689

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I think it looks positively sinister. That said, the new F-Type is a great addition, so the XK gaining more in the luxury and GT department is a no brainer. Ideally it'll surpass the 6-Series and be aimed at the DB9 and Grand Turismo