CIAS 2018 (Canadian International Autoshow) in Toronto
02-19-18 | 10:32 AM
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Was fun doing it, glad to contribute!
And that blue IMO simply does not work well with its more classy lines. 
02-19-18 | 10:42 AM
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Agree that the Jaguar interiors are not as great as they used to be. At least from a luxury POV. I would be interested to know what the Jaguar SUV sales numbers are? I have no idea but if they are selling well, then the buyers are obviously connecting with the SUVs.
02-19-18 | 11:27 AM
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Yes, you're right.
did some googling and it's the 2019 G70, found this article:
https://www.auto123.com/en/news/2019...ontreal/64330/
I must say it's looking pretty good.
Somehow pictures from the last G70 thread weren't that impressive.
did some googling and it's the 2019 G70, found this article:
https://www.auto123.com/en/news/2019...ontreal/64330/
I must say it's looking pretty good.
Somehow pictures from the last G70 thread weren't that impressive.
02-19-18 | 07:26 PM
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This was one of my favorite Jag interiors, BTW....the last-generation XJ. By your comments, I take it that you agree.
The only thing I didn't care for was the odd "J" shaped shift-pattern on the console....which was a Jaguar trademark for some years.
02-19-18 | 07:41 PM
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It's obvious what they are doing...chasing after younger buyers, who don't necessarily care for the acres of rich polished-wood and Connally leather that characterized earlier models. Only, a lot of younger people (I won't say all, but as a group) simply don't have the kind of funds it takes to get into a new Jag.
This was one of my favorite Jag interiors, BTW....the last-generation XJ. By your comments, I take it that you agree. The only thing I didn't care for was the odd "J" shaped shift-pattern on the console....which was a Jaguar trademark for some years.
This was one of my favorite Jag interiors, BTW....the last-generation XJ. By your comments, I take it that you agree.
The only thing I didn't care for was the odd "J" shaped shift-pattern on the console....which was a Jaguar trademark for some years.
02-19-18 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
It's obvious what they are doing...chasing after younger buyers, who don't necessarily care for the acres of rich polished-wood and Connally leather that characterized earlier models. Only, a lot of younger people (I won't say all, but as a group) simply don't have the kind of funds it takes to get into a new Jag.
This was one of my favorite Jag interiors, BTW....the last-generation XJ.
This was one of my favorite Jag interiors, BTW....the last-generation XJ.
That particular XJ was one of the most beautiful cars they styled. I drove its replacement way back circa 2013 in Las Vegas and it was great to drive but soulless. That was the XF. It hasn't aged well at all. Looks anonymous vs the XJ. The previous XJ simply looks like history and pedigree updated for its time. The Genesis is nice enough but too bland. Buyers should head over to Kia and get the Stinger IMHO.
02-20-18 | 07:15 AM
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That particular XJ was one of the most beautiful cars they styled. I drove its replacement way back circa 2013 in Las Vegas and it was great to drive but soulless. That was the XF. It hasn't aged well at all. Looks anonymous vs the XJ. The previous XJ simply looks like history and pedigree updated for its time.
The Genesis is nice enough but too bland. Buyers should head over to Kia and get the Stinger IMHO.
Genesis G70 might give one the best of both worlds there....the Stinger's platform plus Genesis luxury and plushness inside.
02-20-18 | 06:35 PM
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yes i couldn't figure out what the blue g70 was at first... i thought it was yet another variant of the bmw 3 series. i don't care for the 'look at me' blue color either but it's good for auto shows to get noticed.
02-20-18 | 07:14 PM
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Its great to see so many cars at the Toronto autoshow that I didn't see in Detroit last month! I'm heading down to the Toronto autoshow tomorrow.
It took me a few seconds to realize this was a Genesis too. The G70 wasn't at the Detroit show either, look forward to seeing what they've brought against the infamous 3 series.
Curious, were there any Chinese automakers at the Toronto show? They were at the Detroit show, and some of their interiors impressed me.
Curious, were there any Chinese automakers at the Toronto show? They were at the Detroit show, and some of their interiors impressed me.
02-20-18 | 07:58 PM
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Its great to see so many cars at the Toronto autoshow that I didn't see in Detroit last month! I'm heading down to the Toronto autoshow tomorrow.
It took me a few seconds to realize this was a Genesis too. The G70 wasn't at the Detroit show either, look forward to seeing what they've brought against the infamous 3 series.
It took me a few seconds to realize this was a Genesis too. The G70 wasn't at the Detroit show either, look forward to seeing what they've brought against the infamous 3 series.
02-20-18 | 08:27 PM
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^^^ The problem I had with that blue G70 was that I could not identify it from its side profile (and others have noted this too). Totally inoffensive styling that just doesn't tell you what you're looking at. But then they add some sort of silly "boomerangs" hanging off the fenders. This is something BMW is guilty of as well, and of course Jaguar in the pics above with the XJR and its side vents.
Kia's Stinger also has these weird growths emanating from the hood. Hood blisters/vents that are useless and nonfunctional not to mention the same fake vents tacked onto the fenders like some decorative junk. You kinda feel like you're in some sort of 80s or 90s movie where the hero shows up in an overly pimped out fast car.
Kia's Stinger also has these weird growths emanating from the hood. Hood blisters/vents that are useless and nonfunctional not to mention the same fake vents tacked onto the fenders like some decorative junk. You kinda feel like you're in some sort of 80s or 90s movie where the hero shows up in an overly pimped out fast car.
02-20-18 | 11:10 PM
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^^^
Kia's Stinger also has these weird growths emanating from the hood. Hood blisters/vents that are useless and nonfunctional not to mention the same fake vents tacked onto the fenders like some decorative junk. You kinda feel like you're in some sort of 80s or 90s movie where the hero shows up in an overly pimped out fast car.
Kia's Stinger also has these weird growths emanating from the hood. Hood blisters/vents that are useless and nonfunctional not to mention the same fake vents tacked onto the fenders like some decorative junk. You kinda feel like you're in some sort of 80s or 90s movie where the hero shows up in an overly pimped out fast car.