Jaguar Type 00: Delayed Again, What If It Never Runs?
- Published on 02/11/2025 15:41
Jaguar has officially postponed the unveiling of its grand touring electric sedan, the Type 00, also nicknamed the I-type.
Initially scheduled before the end of 2025, its presentation is now announced for 2026 by Jaguar. Rawdon Glover, CEO of the feline brand, assured during an interview with ABC News that the first deliveries are still planned for the end of 2026, but after several delays and a cyberattack that paralyzed its factories, some are beginning to wonder if this spectacular car will ever actually hit the road.
The Type 00 concept already shook the automotive world last year. Jaguar showcased its bold new logo there, a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, a circular “Jr” badge, and a redesigned leaping jaguar. But the most striking feature is of course the futuristic silhouette: four doors, fluid lines, and a highly divisive design. The brand insists that no stylistic compromises are planned, but after the delays, impatience is giving way to skepticism.
Jaguar moderates its pricing ambitions
On the pricing front, Jaguar now sets the starting price at $130,000. A surprise, far from rumors flirting with $200,000. This positioning places the Type 00 against the Porsche Taycan, the BMW i7, the Audi e-tron GT, and the upcoming electric Mercedes-AMG GT. Jaguar thus seems to target the premium segment rather than the ultra-luxury market, but is that enough to convince potential buyers to wait several years for a still hypothetical model?
The manufacturer claims that orders will begin as soon as the reveal and that deliveries will follow quickly. But between cyberattacks, repeated delays, and controversial styling, some observers remain doubtful. Jaguar’s history has often been marked by fascinating concepts… that never come to fruition.
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So, will the Type 00 eventually drive on our roads or will it remain an electric myth waiting for 2026? One thing is certain: Jaguar is betting on a design born under difficult circumstances.
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This page is translated from the original post "Jaguar Type 00 : encore repoussée, et si elle ne roulait jamais ?" in French.
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