In a latest interview with AutoCar, Jaguar’s Ian Callum validated that the brand is now preparing the substitute for the XJ full-size luxury car. The upcoming flagship car need to be just as sophisticated as the current generation Jaguar XJ however it will certainly be a lot more functional compared to the vehicle it will replace. Asked whether a model will certainly slot here the new XE sports car, Callum said that it was being talked about; nevertheless, there was “absolutely nothing prepared for production version.” Furthermore, he additionally ruled out a feasible successor to the recently departed Jaguar XK.
Callum also discussed that Jaguar Land Rover isn’t chasing volume as well as does not intend to be as huge as BMW or Audi. Extra physical body styles of existing models have also been ruled out in favor of including even more version lines. Callum likewise suggested that capacity remains the biggest restriction for Jaguar Land Rover, which could possibly reduce down the future development of both brands. In addition to the three primary manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, a 4th one in Slovakia will open up in 2018 and add some much required production capacity.
Along with the Slovakia manufacturing plant, Jaguar Land Rover will additionally expand its engine setting up plant in Wolverhampton, U.K. This plant currently generates the new Ingenium family of gas and also diesel engines. It had been reported in very early 2015 that an inline-six and a three-cylinder engine will sign up with the Ingenium range.
