Spy Shot: Jaguar XF without disguise

Of a noteworthy nature- the back of the car badge clearly states "SV8".

Now, if I were a betting man, I would bet that this SV8 will fill the higher performance gap in the interim until such time as the XFR 5.0 Liter V8 is ready.

This car, for me, is a source of massive vacillation whenever I seen new photos of it- at times they looked great, at others I was not so sure. These I do like. They have all, of course had camouflage on them, so in the end, I think that seeing it fully uncovered will do away with my ambivalence.

I will say that seems like one big piece of chrome on the back.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 2:33:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

That is one sexy rear end. I like it!

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 2:41:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Very sexy rear end, yes.

The trunk doesn't seem to match the rear-3/4 body panels very well, though. You can see in some of the darker pictures that it looks a few millimeters too high. Hopefully fit and finish will be improved for production.

Good move with this car, Jag.

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 2:52:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Jaguar really needs this car..it looks to be very uniqe and stylish from the back/side..need to see the front still...and please redesign the X-type

— rok_altima (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:04:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

very very sexy rear end.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:04:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Rear end looks like a blend of Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Lexus LS.

looks very nice

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:28:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

yea i dunno where you see Lexus in it. I see more BMW/Acura/Aston Martin

good job by Ford with this Jag...really worth the anticipation

— r15mohd (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:38:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

what's there to explain

Can't u see the square exhausts and nearly same style horizontal taillamps.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:39:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

That jaguar on the rear trunk is awesome. Should retrofit it on the XKR.

— KTMpilot (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:45:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

This is the car that has the best chance to resurrect Jaguar. I would put an order on this car for its looks alone. Stunning!

— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:52:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

It's beautiful. And if anything, the rear is a healthy mix of Aston Martin and Audi.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 3:55:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

God I love Jaguar's. The good news I'm in a twelve step
program for it.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 4:23:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

What I see I like but I'd need to see the whole car before I could make a decision on if I like it or not. The rear end is nice but I need to see the side and the front and please the interior. I'll wait a few more weeks till we get some real shots.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 4:23:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I am hoping Jaguar pulls this off as close to the concept as possible...would be a great looking car!

— ICON (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 4:48:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Definately not anything like the previous retro look yet the back end is very elegant and sophisticated.I even like the the vent behind the front wheels. If Jaguar is able to give the front end that same elegance they have a winner here.

— mini22 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 4:50:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

I don't find anything wrong with the XK, but otherwise, I agree. XF will be THE Jaguar. XJ could use a redesign to be in step with the XK/XF's modernity, but the X-Type will slowly fade away...

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 12:30:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

OMG...hell has frozen over I actually agree with S4.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 5:01:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Throw every single X-Type off the edge of the Earth...

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 1:57:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Agreed, Hyundai. I think they could restore some of their brand image overnight by getting rid of that hideous car.

Incidentally, you have probably the funniest profile image I have ever seen on this site.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 4:55:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Why, thank you cdoke! Incidentally, I thought that your profile picture was the funniest!

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 3:00:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Jaguar still has a long way to go. The current XK is a disaster, it's good looking for sure but it has lost a lot of the typical rounded Jag styling. It looks too much like an Aston Martin.

Other than that, Jaguar needs a new V8 engine and a new V12 for the XK. Twelve cylinder Jaguars of the past had so much presence and class. Then split that V12 in half so you have a straight-six, just like in the old E-type.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 3:30:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

WOW that looks good!

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 6:26:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

jaguar has also been coming out with some really good looking designs of late on its current models. good, but not great. the jaguar borrows heavily from aston martins but the jaguars lights are very bland and looks like they come off of a hyundia tiburon, toyota solstice or mercury cougar. too angular and unfluid with the rest of the cars. a aston martin with cougar lights. the tailights on the xf appear to look real clean; hopefully the headlights turn out good.

all in all, jaguar is offering some really affordable luxury sport cars with good numbers and performance with its own unique feel that captures its owners.

— minimalist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 7:04:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

When will auto industry marketing guys stop wasting my time with stupid camo teasers.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 7:38:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

looks gorgeous...but too much like a DB9 from the rear. those tailights look like they've come straight from Aston. Jag...such beautiful cars, but no individuality.

— skaterava (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 7:39:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Um...you do know that Iam Callum, the man who designed the DB9, is the one who designed this car right?

— urbansouljah (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 7:43:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Going to be a beautiful car.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 8/13/2007 9:42:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Jag is back to were is belongs, on top.

Check out the most stunning jag ever made, the awesome XJ13, built in 1966 with 500 hp engine, google images = XJ13 and see.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 12:03:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Yes, it looks ok, it must still be a Ford, because on one of the pic it is on a flatbed... i was just kidding. I hope this does well and that Jaguar regains some of its fame and distinction.

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 12:56:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

With a always appealing interior, a exterior to match and a price point a lot of folks can live with, i think Jag has come full cicle and traffic in the showrooms will prove it, nice job!

— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 10:16:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Absolutely Gorgeous!! This is what you call a Jaguar!! The brand is Back!! Maybe they should keep Jaguar. Mullaly is doing wonders lol. Kill the X and cant wait for the XJ.

— jt716 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 4:27:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

One word Perfect.

— farabira1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 5:29:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Wow. At last a Jag that turns heads.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 7:10:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If this sells for 50K w/ v8, Nav, adaptive xenon, cold-package, and upgraded leather, this will sell like hotcakes.

— speedmaster (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 7:50:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Unfortunatly, speedmaster, I don't think you will be able to get the V8 for 50K. The current S-type V-6 is $49,000, while the 4.2L V8 is $56,500, and the supercharged 4.2 L (the same engine the car in the spyshots has- the R engine) is $65,000. (I wonder what the actual 5.0 liter R will then run...)

So in the end, it will probably run about $57,000 for the V8 - but what is 7K in the scheme of things?

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 9:28:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

cdoke,

If it is 60-65K like you said, I still think it is worth it. If it looks 90% like the concept, I will love it. Think of it as a poor man's Aston Rapide. I just recently got into Jags last year. I was always a german sedan fan but the Jags have a charm that I can't find in the lexicon.

— speedmaster (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 9:39:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

You know, I remember in particular as a child feeling that Jaguar had a deep and in a way dark brooding mystique. I think it was the feeling that the car itself was the human mechanisation of the animal and that they were connected in a way. You know the hood of the XJ (and the C-xf) is designed to look like the muzzle of a growling cat as it bears its teeth. The exhaust systems are now designed to sound like a growling cat.

I wish nothing more than that everyone could find a car that makes them as happy as my Jaguar has made me. It is my baby. The car is funny in that you become emotionally attached to it like you would a living being. I will not be getting rid of it when I get a new car I have already made arrangements that if I don't have the garage space, it will go to rest in state, if you will, in one of my parents' garages.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/14/2007 10:09:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I have a 2003 XJ- the previous generation.

It is really rather funny that they approach me at all. I have been told that I am intimidating and a somewhat difficult person to approach. I look sort of mean- I have to admit it. I am not- I am the farthest thing from, but it is nice that people do approach and it has on more than one occasion made my day.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 11:30:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Oh hell, that is to M53R up the way there...

I am really glad to hear that you have the leapers. I was thinking the other day about it and decided that if I want one and can't get one on it to begin with then I could have one installed. I would even if it takes a trip to the machinist to create a base at the proper angle.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 11:36:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

jagexpert, is EVERY dealer stocked in leapers? Because we may need one.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 3:26:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Since everybody is so eager to heap praises on this vehicle, i will volunteer to do the critique.

The Rear Lamp Cluster Looks Way too much like those of the Aston DB9 (Only difference is the missing piece of body coloured material present in the DB9) the Power Vent Thing on the side has been GROSSLY OVERPLAYED BY FORD and Jaguar and is now irritating.

I am pretty sure this thing was not designed by a Brit and was designed with Purely American Tastes in Mind. Hence all the usual Copying of anything that already has shown a bit of success. DB9 Lamps, Power Vents (Ford Speak not Mine). All these flaws from just a little peek at the vehicle, I cant wait till the whole thing is released for public view.

The reason i loved the 2002-2004 S-Type was because it was Unique it looked Unique and even though it had the recognizeable Jag Grill, it did not look like a collage made up from previous Jag/Ford Vehicles.

And the current XK is RUBBISH. It looks Good on the surface but time will prove me right, the previous Gen XK was BEAUTIFUL and aged Very Gracefully, this one looks Gaudy and the XKR Mods look so tacky they would fit right in on a Mustang or Camaro.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 10:16:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Yes! Jaguar is back on top. I love that jaguar leaper on the trunk. Classic looking jags are beautiful, but they were not selling. The XF just saved Jaguar because young and old will buy one. It will be the best looking four door car. Thank you Jaguar for sticking to the concept car image. Love that leaper on the rear trunk! That represents 21st century team Jaguar thinking.

— melsucceeded (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2007 2:30:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4