Jaguar will release a heavily updated F-Type next year, and the first spy images of a disguised prototype have emerged.
Spotted outside the firm’s Gaydon engineering centre, the camouflaged car shows significant styling alterations for Jaguar’s Porsche 911 rival, including a dramatic overhaul of the front-end with a reshaped bonnet and slim headlights relocated further down the front fascia.
A redesigned grille also features, while at the rear a new tail-lamp design can be seen with a squared-off rear profile mimicking the recently facelifted XE saloon. It's the first major styling revision since the F-Type was launched in 2013.
Though the prototype’s interior hasn’t been seen, it’s expected that much of the more advanced technology and infotainment features from the I-Pace and the 2019 XE will make its way into the F-Type. That means new digital dials, a larger and more feature-laden touchscreen, and substantial upgrades to the materials.
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Heavily or heavy updates F Type?
Lets hope it loses a few hundred kilos along the way. Otherwise they’re just messing with the best bit about the car without addressing the worst.
LP in Brighton
Is it worth it?
Can the investment be justified given the low sales numbers and JLR's current finances? Surely the company has more important tasks than improving a car that's already pretty good, but simply not selling. It might be better to sort out some of the "volume" models, or speed up the arrival of more EVs.
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