The New Face of Jaguar?

Before die-hard fans launch an all out tirade on why the latest Jaguar XF is yet another stunner destined for greatness; I have to disclaim that this car IS beautiful as with any model that had ever rolled out of Coventry.

But here, as an enthusiast, I cannot help but to be critical as well. Knowing too many cars at one's finger tips really does get one itching with comments, I suppose.

In the Cat's manufacturer's own words :

" Challenging convention and setting its own rules, the new Jaguar XF fuses the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury saloon. This is the beginning of a new era for Jaguar.The new XF: a dramatic expression of a bold new Jaguar design language, with a driving experience that exceeds expectations created by the striking appearance: relaxed and confident, with outstanding ability and control."

As well phrased as any hyped up publicity stunt there is out there. Well, at least the new XF has the fortune of an illustrious heritage to back it up enough for any sucker out there to believe it all to be true.

If this was to come from a lowly company like say, Hyundai (no offence) , this car would have been screamed at " Copy Cat! " rather than 'Cool Cat.." .

Alright, to cut to the chase of this cat, let us get down and critical.

-The rear end is a direct rip off from an Aston Martin Vantage. If Aston was to build a four-door (with rumours that they are), this would have looked like it. It is just silly how identical , right down to the lights and proportion of the entire boot area.

-The front is a Chrysler Sebring; lights, grille,bonnet line , proportions and all.

-The side profile shows up the signature window-line of BMW with the distinctive Hoffmeister kink in the C-pillars.

Also, take note the roof-top antennae-fin, that's another Bavarian trade mark of late.

-Then the overall shape of the car is reminiscent of the Lexus GS, with its classically familiar high rear -low front hunch.

It's all coming together like a massive copyright law suit waiting to happen. Oh wait. What you're sayin is that it hasn't happened yet? LOL

Perhaps, the Coventry Cat makers want to make it obvious who their direct rivals are and is pitching this new model right in their faces.

Perhaps, they are desperate to break into the American market like they are now with the recently new XK coupe.

Most likely. Palpable.

Beautiful but flawed. Something as premium as this brand, should have been way more unique and less derivative.

In fact, this car doesn't look like a Jaguar AT ALL.

What ever happened to the gorgeous tear-drop classic Jaguar grille and double lamp-look they put on the S-Type?

Oh, don't get me wrong. Buy me one anytime if you can afford it. :-)