Spy Shots: JaguarDrive transmission for XF/XK
Although punching buttons to change gears is something that's been around for decades, these newest spy pics from KGP confirm that the new Jaguar XF and XK are likely to receive a setup reminiscent of the console found on the C-XF concept that debuted in Detroit.The flat panel design, partially concealed by the test driver's hand, reveals a large red ignition button placed atop letters displaying the traditional "PRND." The image doesn't reveal how gear selection will be made, but if it's anything like the design shown on the concept (above), it's going to be way cooler than the Powerflite trannies of yesteryear.
[Source: Straightline]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
addicted2sp33d 10:12AM (5/30/2007)
It looks like the console that Khan used to activate the Genesis Project in Star Trek II. It still looks damn cool.
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sl8anic 10:17AM (5/30/2007)
Looks like joystick-style control to me (forward-backward).
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bmoredlj 10:22AM (5/30/2007)
I've always liked the idea of a push-button automatic. The stick takes up so much space, and it's only ever used when the vehicle is stopped. To me, the center stick is the gimmick, by mimicing the stick of a standard transmission. It serves no purpose. If the push button thing worked way back when, and we already have push button ignition that works (most of the time), why not now? Another example of it - the Holden Efijy...although apparently it wasn't working when C&D drove around in it.
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Tyk 10:24AM (5/30/2007)
Now, if they could only figure a way to make money.
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Gavin 10:27AM (5/30/2007)
Could that large dial below the ignition be used? I'd imagine it's for an iDrive-type system to control everything as all luxury car companies are doing now, but it would be cool if it could also be what controls the transmission....or it could be another huge pain that people will hate, and will further hurt Jaguar.
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Phil L. 10:32AM (5/30/2007)
Hmmmm.... I see:
P R N D S
Any thoughts as to what the "S" is for?
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VW_MTL 10:39AM (5/30/2007)
S is probably for some sort of "Sport" mode in the Auto transmission, like it's found on VW or BMW product: shorter shifts, no overdrive, more responsive throttle
Axium 10:40AM (5/30/2007)
The S is for SPORT. Every Jag has that. Makes the transmition a little more agressive. The system automatically shifts closer to red line.
The large dial is NOT FOR IDRIVE. The large dial is for switching the actual gears. Everything in the car is controlled directly throught the touchscreen.
the marais 11:04AM (5/30/2007)
NOOOO. You cannot get away! From Hell's heart I stab at thee. For hate's sake, I spat my last breath at thee!
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Rick Lyon 11:56AM (5/30/2007)
'...Images don't reveal how gears are selected'?!!? You don't see that HUGE KNOB!!? haha. It could be a joystick, but my money is on a notched turning knob/dial.
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jg3 11:53AM (5/30/2007)
Well, while you're on an Edsel high, you should have included a link to a pic of the Edsel Teletouch pushbutton gear selector in the steering wheel hub. That could have kept your reference in the "Ford Family".
http://www.consumerreports.org/content/Home/Gallery/Photos/195802.jpg
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jg3 11:53AM (5/30/2007)
Well, while you're on an Edsel high, you should have included a link to a pic of the Edsel Teletouch pushbutton gear selector in the steering wheel hub. That could have kept your reference in the "Ford Family".
http://www.consumerreports.org/content/Home/Gallery/Photos/195802.jpg
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Ligor 12:57PM (5/30/2007)
can't see this being easier than the autostick, i can imagine being pissed of since shifting gears from park to reverse that to forward in a parking lot willbe a big pain in the a$$$
please do away with this kind of crap
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Bryan 1:20PM (5/30/2007)
I think it looks cool!
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Don 4:35PM (5/30/2007)
"To the last, I will grapple with thee. From hell's heart, I stab at thee. For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."
Of course, you have to imagine this with Khan using Jaguar's new interface to activate "Genesis".
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Stéphane Dumas 6:33PM (5/30/2007)
Speaking of of the Push-botton Powerflite/Torqueflite transmission, I spotted a old ad about it
http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/dodge%2Bcommercial/video/xwd2y_1956-chrysler-corporation
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MikeW 7:43PM (5/30/2007)
Sequential?
or maybe it is like BMW's dual function gate, where is stays out of manumatic, until you go forward/backward.
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Marvelous 8:20PM (5/30/2007)
It actually looks like something you would find in a Bond car.... which is cool with me and I guess if its a British car the Bond thing makes sense. :)
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Larry Fine 8:10AM (5/31/2007)
Jaguar should return to their roots and offer a manual. You can build 57 different interfaces to 'automatic'ally get a Coke out of a soda machine; but, you are still getting just a Coke...
Perhaps, I am wrong and the Aston Martin serves the true luxo-sports coupe niche for Ford versus Jaguar; but, Jaguar, has much race history...
It seems like that they should just offer a stick in low volumes instead of worrying about the J shifter or buttons...
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charles johnson 7:55PM (9/24/2007)
yahooo...yabbbbadabbbadooooo...yeeeeeehhaaaaa...mousywousywooooooo...hello betty and here comes suzzy...back to the bat cave boys...o sorry, ment the jag cave...this is the greatest thing ever happend to me in life...love you jag car makers.
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