The new Jaguar Type 00 concept car has now been unveiled, yet the furore over the British brand’s relaunch hasn’t died down – if anything the reveal of the car has intensified the debate about Jaguar’s move into the luxury car market where it hopes to rival Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin.
However, while there are many who have praised the bold design and luxury detailing of the Type 00, some commentators have questioned the ‘copy nothing’ philosophy, likening the concept to everything from the Rolls-Royce Spectre to a 2003 Cadillac concept or even Lady Penelope’s Thunderbirds car.
The concept gives us a preview of the three new, all-electric, luxury Jaguars that go on sale from 2026 and was revealed by Jaguar’s chief creative officer Gerry McGovern at an exclusive event at Miami Art Week.
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