- A Jaguar executive has told an Australian Web site that an oft-rumored wagon version of the XF sedan "is on the cards" for production.
- In the U.S., a Jaguar spokesman tells Inside Line: "An XF estate is a model you could expect to see in the future but we have nothing to add at this time in respect of further confirmation, details or timing."
- Jaguar's last estate model was the slow-selling X-Type Sportwagon, marketed from 2005-'08.
COVENTRY, England — A Jaguar executive reportedly has confirmed that an oft-rumored wagon version of the XF sedan "is on the cards" for production, but it may not be sold in North America.
The Australian Web site Carsales.com.au quoted Engineering Manager Andrew Whyman as saying of the proposed XF wagon: "I can't say when or how much, but it is on the cards. The Web site also quoted Whyman as saying Jaguar design boss Ian Callum "will do something different with this. It will be slightly different, with character and panache."
In the U.S., a spokesman for Jaguar Land Rover North America told Inside Line, in response to an e-mail query: "We have conducted a detailed review of our current range with a view to understanding the opportunities for brand expansion.
An XF estate is a model you could expect to see in the future but we have nothing to add at this time in respect of further confirmation, details or timing."
Jaguar's last estate model was the slow-selling X-Type Sportwagon, marketed in the U.S. from 2005-'08.
Inside Line says: If the XF wagon is, in fact, approved for production, don't be surprised if this one doesn't make it across the Atlantic — for most of the same reasons that other premium European brands have pulled their small wagons from the American market.
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surfwagon56 says:
01:02 PM, 07/06/2011
I would be interested to see the development of the Jag estate. I like wagons. Especially small sporty Euro wagons like the A4 Avant. If they brought the S4 Avant to the US I would immediately order one. The Regal estate looks pretty interesting too but would only consider one with the GS engine and AWD. I priced out a CTS-V wagon (in red, of course) but was out of my comfort zone cost-wise.
I've got a 10' longboard, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. An AWD wagon would take us skiing in Utah in the winter, surfing at SanO in the summer, and around the beginner days at Willow Springs raceway on the weekends. Not to mention the sedan gets 21/29 MPG, the wagon would get 1-2 less but still great for a car that can do 5.0 0-60.
I'd take a sport wagon over a heavy, tippy crossover any day. You're not fooling anyone into thinking you're "outdoorsy" in your SUV, if it's a CRV or an SRX.
angry_mushroom says:
11:54 AM, 07/06/2011
@coastielenn:
Lambo had a sedan... The Espada, and the LM002... and tractors. I'd think that Lambo won't make it on to any list. Aston Martin had a sedan in the 70s as well. Not very good, but still there.
coastielenn says:
10:09 AM, 07/06/2011
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the Aston Martin Cygnet... holy hell.
coastielenn says:
10:05 AM, 07/06/2011
Why Lord, WHY?
Why is every exclusive auto manufacturer seem to be hell-bent on warping the image conjured up in one's imagination when their name is spoken?
About 10 years ago you'd say:
Porsche- I'd think 911, Boxster, 959. Now, I've got to think about the Cayenne, Panamera (godaweful), electric cars. BS.
Ferrari- I'd think of the 550 Marranello, 355-360F1's, F40, F50. Now I have to consider the California (beautiful but not a driver's Ferrari), Now- the FF wagon? Really? Too easy.
Lamborghini- I'd think Countach, Diablo, LM002 (I know, I know), Miura, etc. Now they have the Estoque? Why? Need a sedan, don't buy a Lambo. Simple.
Same concept applies to Aston Martin- by far the most epically beautiful and sexy car designs in the world... gone sedan. Now Jag with another wagon? They should have learned the first time.