Spy Shots: 2008 Jaguar S-Type
Last month we told you how important the upcoming S-Type replacement was for the future of Jaguar, if not for Ford itself. Although Jaguar is still officially not for sale, the success or failure of the next generation S-Type could determine whether there will even continue to be a Ford Premier Auto Group. And so, because of the importance of this new midsize Jag, we feel it crucial to pass along any news on what this new car might look like. And thanks to Brenda Priddy, we have some new ideas. Caught testing near Jaguar's German engineering center, this newest mule appears to be undergoing evaluation for the new nose's cooling properties. As Priddy explains: "Examining the pictures gives clues to the look of the car, which is rumored to be Jaguar's long-awaited break with traditional styling. The new hood is cut away sharply over the headlights and the grille looks as if it will be cut further down into the front bumper. If these clues are anything to go by, the new S-Type, will have a much more aggressive look than today's oddly retro machine. We also understand that the car will be the first Jag to adopt a modern nose-down, tail-up stance."
Scheduled to debut in Frankfurt next year, the new S-Type will reach European dealers as a 2008 model and the U.S. as an '09.
[Source: Winding Road]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Russ 8:25PM (10/09/2006)
The Brenda Priddy concepts pics are hot. I really hope the spy shots are just pics of the front end on the old boring body.
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David P Brown 8:49PM (10/09/2006)
Per the article it is a "cool mule" which is just that. New front on old back!
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Jason 8:51PM (10/09/2006)
love the trailer hitch
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Andy 12:19AM (10/10/2006)
Those headlights...
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Jason 4:19AM (10/10/2006)
Jag really has to get rid of their retro styling if they want to compete with modern BMW's, MBZ's, and Audis. Old school only works for so long.
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DC_1 9:19AM (10/10/2006)
2009 seems so far away!!!
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axium 9:23AM (10/10/2006)
It's the same mule seen almost a year ago. Nothing new in the article. :/
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Luis 10:52AM (10/10/2006)
I like the look from the front but from any other viewing angle is a "BREAK".
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Leo 4:53PM (10/10/2006)
no new S-Type for another 2-3 years
that's a shame on Jag as this car has more than run its course and neds help soon to be able to compete
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