Grace, space, and pace. That was Jaguar’s slogan back in the day. It suited the British marque well, too, as it made some of the swankiest coupes and sedans (or should we say saloons?) around. There’s the Mark 2 and the XJ, along with the XJ-S. And who can forget the drop-dead gorgeous E-Type?
However, the consumer’s shift towards SUVs and crossovers hasn’t been totally kind of Jaguar. Bundled together with Land Rover as JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), the ‘LR’ side of the business is doing great. The ‘J’, however, needs some help.
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A few years ago, the company announced its shift towards full electrification. That move led to the demise of its flagship sedan, the XJ. Now, the rest of Jaguar’s non-EV, non-SUV lineup has followed suit. That’s right, the XE, XF, and F-Type have ceased production as of this month.
So, what’s next for these models? At the moment, none, apparently. These three models, once solid sellers for the brand in its home market, won’t see a successor in the foreseeable future. It ends the lineage of executive sedans for Jaguar, as well as coupes.
The F-Type traces its roots to the iconic E-Type from the ’60s. Its low-slung design and long hood are a callback to that model. It was also (effectively) the successor of the XK which, in turn, succeeded the XJ-S.
Moving to the XF, its line dates back to the late ’50s with the Mark 2. The Mark 2 ceased production in 1968, but the midsized Jag would be revived as the S-Type in 1998. The S-Type later evolved into the XF we know today.
As for the XE, it was Jaguar’s proper attempt to challenge the German stalwarts such as the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It replaced the Ford-based X-Type and was dubbed a true sports sedan thanks to its chassis and rear-wheel drive.
For now, those who want a fuel-fed Jaguar will have to go for the F-Pace and E-Pace. However, those crossovers won’t be long for this world as Jaguar announced that it will cease production of those two be the end of 2024. Even the electric I-Pace will be canned by the end of the year.
Yes, Jaguar will still sell cars in 2025, but the current lineup as we know it is gone. As for the future, it will be a radical change for the British marque as it attempts to redefine itself in the age of electrification.
