The 2014 F-Type symbolizes a comeback to the firm’s region: a dual-seater, translatable sports vehicle concentrated on presentation, quickness and driver relationship.

The said vehicle will be obtainable in 3 different versions comprising F-TYPE S, F-TYPE in addition to the F-TYPE V8 S.

As per reports F-TYPE S carries an opening manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of around $69,000 and will be in the United States market showrooms by May 2013.

Mr. Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director of Jaguar stated, “We have rested on the company’s sports vehicle legacy that stretches more than 75 years, and in the F-KIND we have reignited the blaze.”

“The Jaguar F-TYPE sports vehicle – not planned to be like anyone else’s sports vehicle – is ultra-specific, influential, bodily and most of all it senses energetic. The drive absolutely personifies all the company’s values.”

The multi-channel universal movement will consist of incorporated activity crosswise television, pictures, print, digital, mobile and tablet, in addition to web and mobile technologies for interactive social networking.

Spark44, the key strategic communications partner for the company, was accountable for the imaginative emplacement and approach, experience structural design, internet site design, and all resourceful executions.

“The incorporated drive attempts to connect clients with a stress on the F-TYPE car’s recital, sound, appearance and feel,” stated Joe Torpey, Communications Manager, Jaguar North America.

”The initial commercial, “Great Expectations” is the first of 2 television spots, and aired last night during the term culmination of ABC’s ‘Once Upon A Time’.

MyTurnToJag is a social media competition where the company’s buffs and social media buffs can forward a tale explicating why it’s their turn to drive the brand new F-TYPE. 4 champions will be chosen based on their submission, and the company will curate a wonderful drive for every victor in different areas of the country comprising Los Angeles, New York, Miami as well as Chicago.

Growth is witnessed in all the regions of world, stating bifurcations in following variations:

• Asia Pacific – 37%
• UK – 32%
• China – 10%
• North America – 6%
• Europe – 2%
• Other overseas markets – 11% (including India which is up 6%)

The similar type of significant growth is also witnessed in first four months as well.

Speaking on this issue, Phil Popham, Jaguar Land Rover’s Director of Group Sales Operations said, “This is a positive start to our second quarter sales and continues the growth trend seen in the first three months of the year.”

Stating cues differently, Jaguar managed to figure out sales of 4,711 units, up by 12%, against the numbers of April 2012, where XF model plate had reflected positively in the heat, bringing in customers to showrooms for the V6 and 2.0L petrol engines, driven through AWD and Sportbrake derivatives commandingly.

On the other hand, Range Rover surfaced with sales of 23,792 vehicles in last month, with the similar growth segmentations of 12%, proclaiming positive achievement in all the major regions. Markets namely Japan is screwed up by 114%, against the Korea at 102%, and Belgium by 54%, whilst of the MENA which popped-up results with 55% rather than the Chinese territory that just stood merely with brewed positive input of 8% itself.

If looked at the bigger picture, then it is came to known, JLR’s calendar year to date sales clocked numbers at 143,974 vehicles, up by 16%, and hence can be said “well performed” at the first glance.

Also seen some of the journalist at Navarra racetrack in Spain last week, the Jaguar official too had revealed blue prints for India and had created havoc on our local shores. Moreover, this piece of news had notched our excitement to some extreme levels, which we expect may also drive similar results from your side as well. The thing is, F-Type test mule is spotted doing rounds in Pune (India) without any camouflage, except the one that is placed to cover the ‘Jaguar’ logo on mags, coveted as if no one knows this beauty due to its other body parts and such.

Speaking at the occasion for receiving achievement, Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said, “No design project has given me greater pleasure than the creation of the F-TYPE. It’s a project I’ve looked forward to from the moment I joined Jaguar, and it’s one that’s given my team and I great satisfaction. The F-TYPE is a sports car that is true to Jaguar’s design values – beauty of line and purity of form – and I’m honoured that the World Car of the Year jury has recognized our work with this award.”

As learnt, the Jaguar F-Type is scheduled for local market with tags namely, V6 S and V8 S costing around Rs. 1.5 crore badge.

Divulging other details, the V6 S boasts 3.0L displacement which propels 380PS at the max churn of 275 kmph, whereas V8 S seeks 495PS at 300 kmph. Both of the bespoken jags are stratified with supercharger and an 8 speed automatic gearbox that drives powertrain from rear wheels.

Need not to say, Jaguar F-Type is a two seater convertible, which right now did not had coupe version in the kitty, but as expected Jaguar may soon embed a one in its bay at a near future.

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As known, Dubai was already having a R&D center, but being smaller in size it is now replaced with the bigger one for making possible the test of powertrains, chassis, and heat and ventilation systems, whilst of the off-road and sand driving capability of Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response system putted to work at best. Spawned in an area of 11,120 sq. ft. and located at Al Barsha area of Dubai, UAE, new facility also offers comprehensive tests like durability, calibration and hot weather testing for heat and humidity captioned in the temperature range of 48 to 50 degrees Celsius, which the Arab land is capable of yielding it very easily.

In addition, JLR possess five testing centers around the world, namely Nurburgring, Germany; Arjeplog, Sweden; Phoenix and International Falls, USA, and lastly Dubai, UAE.

Speaking on the achievement, Robin Colgan, Managing Director Jaguar Land Rover MENA (Middle East and North Africa) said, “We are delighted at the expansion of Jaguar Land Rover’s test facilities in the Middle East. Dubai offers some unique and very challenging environmental conditions, so if a vehicle passes our tests here we know it will perform in any hot weather environment.”

JLR is one of the aspiring brands in auto world and its new facility will prove crucial to the company’s continued success with every model for the European and MENA markets, which are destined to be certified here in Dubai followed by a thorough testing before landing onto the global production, concluded Colgan.

F-Type is the latest sports car from the house of Jaguar and had already won prestigious awards under its moniker. Divulging more of the details, it available in the global market in three trims namely V6, V6 S and V8 S, out of which the supercharged V6 S and V8 S will touch the Indian grounds and the base trim i.e. V6 will be excluded from our local listing.

Based on the platform of XK, F-Type will compete small luxurious convertibles namely BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK Class and Porsche Boxsterat core. Till present, after being previewed at Paris Auto Show 2012, it was made in the sof top versions only, no hard tops for it but expected to do it at near future.

Depicting the power, following figures have came to us which we had pitted against each other in the tabular form:

Specifications	V6 S	V8 S
Power	375 bhp	488 bhp
0-100 km/h Sprint	4.8 seconds	4.3 seconds
Top Speed	275 km/h	---
Gearbox	8-speed	8-speed

The interesting thing that was noted on this beauty is, a driver can choose from the 25 different driving modes to suit his mood and as well as road conditions, which is quite more than enough.

Not falling easy on pocket, F-Type is expected to fetch a price tag of Rs. 1.3-1.5 crore from Indian fraternity.

We think Mr. JRD Tata is also keen to drive this beauty in his homeland, isn’t it!

Hence, the story of next generation Jaguar XJ still lies dwindling on a swerving note due to unusual demand from the Chinese audience, where now arises a worrying factor for this moniker at an immediate rebate.

On an extent, we are fed up of watching that same countering looks of Jaguar XJ and now its makers feels that time had arrived to yield the bigger pouncing cat with another attire to make the lucrative business out of it, where the actual strings becomes a prob in their legs can be named as, different tastes of Chinese owners, so as an outcome the organization may roll out two different body styles for catering the bespoken different markets.

Getting deeper into fray, it is known, out of the duos one of them will be a  fastback design, similar to fleets which are now presently sold in the global markets, where the latter product tends to be three-box shaped design, as a famous taste of people in China who still love those same old charming trend very awfully. The initial structure, we all know would be more advanced and fluidic than the present generation and hence would attract more eyeballs on the shelf for its sumptuous appeal, whereas the latter make is going to be traditional metal resembling to that of the 2009 discontinued model.

We seem that, being a wealthiest person in China gives an opportunity to gain hold over the carmakers of world, and we must not forget the automotive brands are on a screeching spree of Chinese market because a lot of sales in niche segment is going glues in the same territory, so cashing down a whopping figure there is not an issue for any of the carmaker.

Lastly, the advanced XJ may lure buyers in almost every market of the globe but traditional one expected to fishes in specifically China, and on an extent USA and Europe as well, where the brand also stood frugal in sales terms.

Yet there is a lot of time for new XJ to hit showrooms, so designers at the drawing board have plenty of ticks to think about it, we expect that they may roll out the newbie by 2016.

The advisory panel speaking on the F-TYPE said that, the long wheelbase, short overhangs and flared fenders provides a better stance to this car. The contour in the plan view tapered towards the door concentrates on the muscular rear fender that also houses the driven wheels.

The exterior of the car, represents the Jaguar’s elegance in terms of horizontal proportions and rounded surfaces, yet giving it a more dynamic look. But panel said that the interior is quite attractive. The cabin is clearly driver oriented and grip bar for the passenger has been nicely embedded with the big central console. The designs of the seats are also pleasant.

The award was collected by the Global Brand Director of Jaguar, Adrian Hallmark at the New York International Auto Show. Speaking on the occasion he said that the F-TYPE is the first full blood Jaguar sports car to be launched for more than 50 years. He also said that the architecture and technology used in the car are at the par and vehicle has been wrapped with the progressive design that can only be a Jaguar. It is dynamic and refined as any Jaguar car and it also proposes unique proposition and price perspective. These features have clearly made an impact on the juries and quite honored to receive this award. The new F-TYPE is really a superb car which will carry the Jaguar legacy further.

The interior design of 4-door saloon is a trade mark of sports cars but this sedan is far more spacious compared to almost all luxury sedans. 125mm extra leg space is provided which makes one feel free which is supported by side windows shaped as tear drops. For additional light the glass roof can be opened. It has more passive as well as active safety requisites that increases its demand in the luxury car market.

Exterior

The sedan looks sensuous with its light aluminium constructed body shell, this results in decreased fuel consumption as well as greater safety and handling.

The 4 door saloon which comes in the sports car body is This four-door saloon that comes in sports coupe body is vindicated by Xenon light clusters which are swept back and a sweeping roofline. The bonnet of the luxurious Jaguar XJ is wider, the power bulge is sculpted and the wheels look rigid and manly, all these add up to providing the car with an exulted aerodynamic-ness. Adaptive front lighting make the headlamps look way too good, cornering lamps contain washers and Signature LED lights. Additional features in the exterior of the car consist of exterior mirrors which are electric powered and folding, auto dimming facilities, memory function, Puddle lamps, a heated windscreen, windscreen wipers which are water sensing, heated rear window, rear camera parking aid and also front side parking aid, both of them consist of visual indicators which are touch screen. The sedan also consists of incorporated tail lamps of LED and tailpipes finished in chrome. The glass roof is panoramic, which though is a standard feature in all of the new models in the XJ series. The roof made of glass can be easily swept back from the top of the windscreen.

Exterior Measurements

The 4 door luxury sedan is much more luxurious and spacious. It is created in such a manner that it provides the buyer with a sports coupe look. The sedan is 5,247mm long and 2110mm wide and 1,448mm high. The wheelbase is wider in the car and is 3,157mm which provides the driver and passengers with a great deal of space for legs. The weight of the car is 2335 kg.

Interior

As one enters the cabin of the ultra luxurious sedan, the advanced features and design ranging from the finishing to multimedia is eye catching. Total comfort is provided to the user with very user friendly usage of instruments. The driver’s sear is fitted with a great deal of leg and head space which gives a glimpse of the superior craftsmanship. The steering is fitted with leather and is three spoke which will inevitably attract the buyer to drive it with multimedia features which are highly advanced. Premium carpet in mat form is used to cover the rear and the front portion, and the front seat as well as the rear seat are covered in grain leather which is soft.

The glass roof in the ceiling can be swept back for added natural light which is also operated automatically. A dark tinted reflective coating prevents scorching heat through the glass roof. The sedan is further beautified by wood veneers which are mirror matched and curved, these veneers come in 11 shades

The rear flank of the car is provided with approximately one whole meter leg space which enhances comfortable seating. The rear and front seats are equipped with twin cup-holders and also in the centre of the armset. The console area of the front’s central space is equipped with a tiny compartment for storage of small items. For the people who want a puff in the car, an ashtray at the front coupled with cigarette lighters is designed; foot rest for the drivers is provided with business trays at the rear. The luxurious element of the sedan is enhanced by a 4-zone climatic control system.

Engine

The Jaguar XJ consists of features like 5.0 L, 5.0 L V8 petrol, AJ V8 GEN III petrol engine which develops to peak power of 385 PS at the rate of 6,500 rpm. It generates torque up to 515 Nm at the rate of 3,500 rpm. The power of the vehicle is transmitted via the ZF 6 speed auto transmission system that enhances handling efficiency of the car as well. The vehicle can obtain a maximum speed of up to 250 kilometers per hour. The acceleration time required from 0 to 60 kmph is as less as 4 seconds.

Handling and Safety

Handling and braking are unmatched in this brand new luxury car which is tipped as the flagship car of the company. The car is fitted with ventilated disc brakes at the front and in the rear. These ventilated disc brakes are equipped with the most recent ABS systems that ensure on the spot halting at all speed levels. The adaptive dynamics, quick ratio induced power steering and air suspension helps in handling of the luxury sedan in a lot more easier way which enhances way better control and fine riding. The Jaguar XJ’s advanced, state of the art light aluminium constructed body shell results in decreased fuel consumption as well as greater safety and handling.

Verdict

The sedan is in the true sense of the word truly luxurious and is equipped with the most advanced multimedia and technologies; it is spacious, and has great interior and exteriors. Acceleration is top of the class and handling and control is amazing.

The famed supercharged 5.0 liter V-8 engine is the power behind this Jaguar product. It produces the same power output of 542 bhp in the XJR as it did in the recently revealed XFR.

Though Jaguar has not disclosed any figure relating to performance for the new rear-wheel Saloon, but as per expectations 100 kilometers per hour (kmph) time closing at 0-5 sec is expected as Jaguar is promising ‘super car performance’ through their new model.

An image of the car released ahead of the New York show by Jaguar reveals an aggressive new look on the XJ to its transformation into the new XJR super saloon.

The further added features consist of large 5-spooke alloys wrapped in low proof tyres, Darkened mesh on the grille and air intakes, chrome trim contrast against the gun-metal grey finish, front lip spoiler and darkened mesh on the front grille and air intakes, making it the most potential XJ ever.

This time, the well known company (Jaguar) has not gone into details of the ‘bespoke chassis and aerodynamic development’, while comparing the XJR to the standard XJ. The full details can be confirmed only after the highly anticipated New York motor show next week.

According to Gaydon-based firm, mixing ‘supercar performance and assertive looks with highest level of luxury’, Jaguar has made the XJR the most responsive, focused and agile Jaguar XJ ever.

As per Adrian Hallmark boss of Jaguar, the new XJR has epitomized the three pillars of contemporary design, technology as well as performance. The tree stands that Jaguar has stood on in the 21st century while attempting and succeeding to do so, to deliver new level of dynamic ability in a luxury saloon.

The British luxury auto manufacturer, which has ridden a wave of zooming demand in the Chinese market and other promising market arenas to register all-time high earnings as compared to the last year, is “keenly researching the likelihood” of fabricating vehicles from scratch in the domestic market, said one company source.

“The thought is being investigated, with the Jaguar XF and the Land Rover Freelander the noticeable applicants,” stated the other source with information about the said matter.

The UK brands, which already assemble two models in the country utilizing measurements and engines shipped from plants in the United Kingdom, will also start setting up its well known Range Rover Evoque in the nation shortly, the first source added up without offering further details.

Fabricating vehicles in India, which has originated into a budding market export center for a lot of international auto manufacturers, would permit JLR to avoid lofty import taxes on luxury vehicles that the nation’s finmin planned lifting up to 100% as compared to 75% in his financial plan speech during the past week.

“Jaguar Land Rover has go-getting proposals to swell its manufacturing footstep and augment production in arenas outside the British market,” Del Sehmar, a Mumbai-based spokesperson for the firm, stated.

“We carry on exploring alternatives to swell our range of locally assembled items,” he also stated.

The company will display a, innovative 9-speed automatic Evoque and an electric-catered edition of its Land Rover Defender at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show by the coming week.

Purchased by Tata for around $2.3 billion from the company Ford in the year 2008, JLR has defied those skeptical of its prospect under Indian possession to get back into revenue over the last 3 years as the key expansion driver for its now-struggling parent.

Continuous expansion in budding markets like India as well as China, which made up around 22.3% of its overall sales during the December quarter, is input for JLR as it starts a costly overhaul of its fabrication and produce clout. The auto manufacturer is making an investment of around $1.7 billion with local associate Chery Automobile Co in a plant based in the Chinese market.

Jaguar Land Rover lags competitors such as BMW AG, Volkswagen AG’s Audi and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz in assembling vehicles in the Indian amrket, where the luxury market is likely to go up by approximately 6 times by the year 2020 to 300,000 vehicles a year, as per business consultancy Frost & Sullivan.