Owners of the impacted I-Pace models will be alerted to the new recall by February 7.
The EV from Jaguar has experienced fire risk issues for several years.
Jaguar recently announced a buy-back scheme of over 2,700 I-Pace models.
Jaguar Land Rover has instructed almost three dozen I-Pace owners in the US to avoid parking their EVs near structures and to limit charging to 80% because incorrectly repaired examples are at risk of catching fire.
This recall follows on from an earlier one impacting 2019 Jaguar I-Pace models. The brand says 34 vehicles in the US have not had software updates correctly installed and have a safety defect that can cause the EVs to catch fire. Impacted models were assembled between February 18, 2018, and March 11, 2019.
Jaguar started to audit its previous recall on November 12 and found three vehicles that had not been correctly updated, even though retailers had submitted a claim for the repair to the carmaker. Jaguar has since reviewed the logs across its retail network and found that 34 vehicles continue to represent a safety risk and must be fixed. While there have not been any reports of accidents, injuries, or fires, it’s a fault that owners should take seriously. The recall also comes just a few weeks after Jaguar said it was buying back 2,760 I-Paces in the US that can catch fire.
Dealers will be notified of this latest recall on January 2, while owners will be informed by February 7. Retailers have been instructed to install an interim software update to fix the fault.
Interestingly, JLR first issued this new recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on December 12 and did not tell owners to park their EVs away from structures. However, the recall notice was updated on December 17, warning owners of the dangers.
“In line with recommendations made by manufacturers who have had similar issues and until such time as the safety recall remedy has been completed, retailers and customers should park away from structures,” the recall states. “Where possible, vehicles should be charged outside. Customers should also limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall remedy has been completed. The Owner Manual should be consulted to confirm how to monitor vehicle charge level.”
Jaguar has revealed its Type 00 concept previewing next year’s production EV sedan.
The two-door GT made its debut at Miami Art Week having leaked online earlier in the day.
Take part in our poll to tell us whether you think Jaguar has got its new design right.
You might have heard that Jaguar has a new concept. Actually, that’s underselling it. Jaguar has a new everything. The automaker wants to reposition itself as a more expensive, more exclusive brand and has scrapped its entire existing model line and come up with a suite of new badges and logos.
New logos won’t save the company from oblivion, but Jaguar is hoping a trio of new cars might, and today we were introduced to a concept designed to shows us how they could look. The Type 00 is a two-door coupe that previews a four-door electric coupe we’ll see in production form at the back end of 2025 and on the street a few months later.
Two more cars will follow before 2030, all riffing on the same new design language. None will look anything like today’s Jaguars when you see them heading towards you. Type 00’s square face shows no evidence of the classic E-type oval grille or the boxier, mesh-filled version seen on more recent cars that can be traced back to the 1968 XJ.
The clean surfaces and lack of curves are both modern and modernist, recalling the minimalism of cutting edge 1930s and ’40s product design and architecture. But Jag’s designers couldn’t help but make a few nods to the company’s past masters.
Though you could hardly call it a retro design, the long-hood, short-deck proportions are ripped straight from the original E-type coupe’s blueprints. And the vertical panel between the fender and the 23-inch front wheel also comes from the same Jaguar icon. Fortunately the track width to body ratio is not borrowed from the E-type – the concept’s huge rims are pushed right out to the edges of its swollen arches, and then some.
It’s a brave, ambitious bit of design, no doubt, and not everyone will love it. So which camp are you in? Do you love or hate Jag’s new design direction? Take part in our poll and then drop a comment below to tell us what you like or loathe about the Type 00.
Jaguar has confirmed that a four-door GT will be the first production EV of its new era.
The luxurious sedan will debut in late 2025, drawing styling cues from the Type 00 concept.
It promises up to 430 miles of EPA-estimated range, and a “captivating driving experience”.
Reinvention is no small feat, especially when you’re Jaguar. After years of grappling with identity crises, the storied carmaker has decided it’s time to go big or go home. And by “big,” we mean an ambitious leap into the electric era, marked by the unveiling of its Type 00 Concept, a coupe that previews Jaguar’s new design direction. Yet, the true spearhead of this electric rebirth will be an “electric four-door GT,” set to debut in late 2025.
Backed by a polarizing rebranding effort, this upscale EV represents Jaguar’s intent to redefine its identity and woo buyers with cutting-edge technology, all while setting its sights on the exclusive Bentley crowd. But will this high-stakes gamble cement Jaguar’s legacy, or is it destined to become yet another forgotten footnote in automotive history?
If the concept‘s name is anything to go by, the production version may adopt the moniker Type 01—a nod to its zero-emissions credentials and its role as the first of Jaguar’s revamped lineup. This GT will be the first in a three-model offensive, followed by a luxury SUV and and a yet-to-be-revealed offering, completing the brand’s transformation by 2029.
A Bold New Look
Illustrations: Thanos Pappas for CarScoops
One year out from its official debut, we’ve pieced together everything we know about Jaguar’s upcoming four-door GT, including some exclusive renderings we created. These images are based on the company’s own teasers of the camouflaged prototype sedan infused with the styling DNA of the Type 00 concept.
Jaguar’s new “Copy Nothing” motto certainly sets ambitious expectations, but some familiar shapes came to mind when we first saw the prototype. On one hand, it radiates Bentley vibes; on the other, some might unkindly see shades of a chopped Chrysler 300C, though that impression likely owes more to the heavy camouflage and faux grille than any actual design intent.
What Lies Beneath the Wraps?
As you would expect, our renderings aim to uncover what’s hidden beneath the zebra-style camouflage. The transition from concept to production means saying goodbye to some of the dramatic flair of the Type 00. The butterfly doors? Gone. The exotic proportions? Toned down. But don’t despair; this four-door GT is still poised to command attention. Think sportier than a BMW i7 but more commanding than a Porsche Taycan, with a low-slung stance, fastback tail, and a striking dash-to-axle ratio that screams classic grand tourer.
Up front, Jaguar’s new face is likely to feature a fully covered grille, slim LED lighting, and functional intakes for aerodynamics. The side profile will flaunt large wheels, possibly up to 23 inches, as hinted at by the concept, and the brand’s quirky new detail: a “hand-finished brass ingot” with a laser-etched leaper logo doubling as a camera cover. Subtle? Not really. Stylish? You bet.
One feature likely to make it to production is the absence of a rear windscreen, following a trend popularized by models like the Polestar 4 and Avatr 12. A body-colored glazed panoramic roof could be offered as an option, catering to those who aren’t entirely sold on the idea of shutters replacing glass.
If Jaguar’s flamboyant Miami Pink and London Blue shades caught your eye, better get used to them. These colors are part of the brand’s new “Exuberant Colors” identity, alongside other quirky branding elements like the “Device Mark” Jaguar lettering and the monogrammed “Maker’s Marks.”
Interior Minimalism Meets Luxury
Inside, expect a blend of high-quality materials, minimalist design, and plenty of high-tech features. The concept offers a clear glimpse of Jaguar’s ambitions, though some of its more extravagant elements will be dialed back for production. Among the standout features could be a digital cockpit, with expansive screens for both the driver and front passenger that cleverly disappear when not in use.
As for materials, Jaguar appears keen to set itself apart from rivals. Think woven textiles, brass, alabaster, and even travertine stone, all chosen to create a unique sensory experience that feels a step above traditional luxury. A four-seater layout seems like the most practical and fitting option for this four-door GT, which is also expected to offer a reasonably large boot for added usability.
Under the Skin: EV-Only DNA
Unlike other brands that have recently scraped their EV-only plans, Jaguar’s commitment to electrification is unwavering. The GT will ride on the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), an EV-dedicated platform promising sharp handling and supreme comfort. While official specs remain under wraps, we know the automaker is targeting a WLTP range of up to 770 km (478 miles) and ultra-fast charging that can add 321 km (200 miles) in just 15 minutes, reducing waiting times. Power? Jaguar isn’t saying, but we’re pretty sure it’ll pack enough punch to compete with Porsche and AMG’s electric heavyweights.
Premium Price Tag, Premium Ambitions
Jaguar is unapologetically repositioning itself as a super luxury brand, and the four-door GT will reflect that. Reportedly priced north of £100,000 ($127,300), it’s aiming to rub shoulders with Bentley, not BMW. It’s a daring move, we’ll give them that, as it doubles the price point of Jaguar’s outgoing lineup, but likely a necessary step for a brand determined to break free from its mid-market luxury struggles.
It’s also worth mentioning that the new Jaguar will be manufactured in the UK, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to its British roots. Stay tuned, as more details about the four-door GT are expected to emerge in the lead-up to its unveiling, roughly a year from now.
Jaguar has given us our first taste of what to expect from the reinvented brand’s EV-only lineup coming in 2025.
The Type 00 two-door concept will transform into a four-door sedan for production late next year, and be followed by two more EVs.
Jag’s engineering team is targeting 478 miles (770km) WLTP and 430 miles (692 km) of EPA range.
Finally we can stop talking about Jaguar’s new logos and get back to talking about its new cars. And there’s plenty to talk about because the automaker today revealed the Type 00 concept and it’s as polarizing as the new brand marks and fashion-show Instagram ads.
Previously referred to as the Design Vision concept, the Type 00 (say ‘zero zero’) is a confidently modern two-door coupe that previews a four-door production GT set to debut in late 2025. ‘Type’ is a reference to Jag’s iconic E-Type and the recently axed F-Type, and the two zeroes refer to the EV’s lack of tailpipe emissions and its status as car zero in the reinvented automaker’s lineup.
Available technical details are few, but Jag does confirm that the car rides on its new JEA electric platform and that it’s targeting 478 miles (770km) WLTP and 430 miles (692 km) of EPA range. And if that’s not enough to complete your journey, you can add 200 miles (321 km) of range in 15 minutes.
For info about charging speeds, motor specs and battery sizes we’ll have to wait. This month’s concept unveil at Miami Art Week was all about establishing the very different look of the next generation of Jaguars, and getting us comfortable with the idea of Jaguar as a true luxury brand, rather than a premium one.
Gone is the mesh-filled, squircle-shaped radiator grille, something even the i-Pace EV featured, and in its place comes a starkly modern face with a slatted rectangle containing the controversial jaGuar lettering and flanked by two ultra-slim LED lights.
The back end is equally industrial looking, the fat rear fenders separated by another rectangle filled with horizontal slats. This time the slats are slimmer and there are more of them, plus horizontal light bars top and bottom. And as predicted, the Type 00 has no rear window – the liftback hatch panel is the same Miami Pink color as the rest of the bodywork.
Jaguar also showed a second car painted in London Blue, a reference to the brand’s British roots and its 1960s heyday, and also a nod to the pair of E-types that appeared at the sports car’s 1961 launch. Jag’s purposely limits specific mention of its most famous car to that reference, but the Type 00’s proportions, particularly evident in the cab-backwards profile and rear three-quarter views are clearly intended to remind us of the iconic E-type coupe, without falling into a retro rabbit hole.
But there are also obvious hints of Range Rover in the design and it’s easy to see why JLR creative boss Gerry McGovern and his team would want to do that. Jaguar is part of JLR and has struggled to find sales and its own identity, two things Land Rover has had no trouble achieving. The Type 00 feels like the Range Rover coupe that Land Rover could never build using that branding.
The brown-colored piece of trim ahead of the door contains pop-out cameras to help when parking, and is fashioned out of brass, a material that’s repeated on the interior on the steering wheel’s bottom spoke and a 3.2-meter (126 inches) spine running the length of the cabin. Other key materials are stone and textiles. Wood and leather? Sorry, that was old Jag.
Notably missing from the interior images despite being a mainstay of every new car is any kind of digital screen. Jag says they’re hidden them in the dashboard and, like the stowage areas, glide out on electric power when needed. Drivers can also change the cabin lighting and look of the digital displays by retrieving one of three totems hidden behind a door on the front fender (the Range Rover-esque filler panel located just behind the 23-inch front wheel) and placing them inside the center console.
That last bit is concept car nonsense, but much of what we can see on the Type 00 will transfer to the production sedan scheduled for reveal this time next year and on sale in the first half of 2026. And the same ideas and design language will show up on two more vehicles Jag will introduce before the end of the decade, at least one of which will be an SUV/crossover.
What do you think of the Type 00? Is Jaguar heading in the right direction? Was it right to be so radical? Or has it signed its own death warrant? We want to hear your thoughts so drop a comment below.
Jaguar has released images of the first of three super-luxurious EVs it will launch before 2030.
We’ll see a concept on December 2 before the production car is revealed next year.
The teaser of the $130k luxury electric sedan shows it has no back window, like the Polestar 4.
Update 11/21: While the internet is busy debating Jaguar’s or rather jaGuar’s polarizing new logo and rebranding, the British carmaker has quietly revealed the first official image of its upcoming concept car—a preview of the production electric vehicle discussed below. Angular and unapologetically dramatic, the design offers a glimpse of what’s to come ahead of its debut early next month. Love it or hate it, Jaguar seems determined to make us pay attention.
All we’re given for now is a cropped view of the rear and the sides. The first thing you’ll likely notice is the complete absence of a traditional rear window, à la Polestar 4. But the design drama doesn’t stop there. The center section of the rear is filled with horizontal slats (think window air-conditioner vibes—though probably best not mention that to Gerry McGovern), which potentially conceal the taillights. Either that, or Jaguar has been flipping through Elon Musk’s playbook and is busy reinventing how cars fundamentally work.
Adding to the above, Jaguar released two more cryptic images today. These appear to show a retractable side trim piece featuring the new leaper logo, with what looks like a camera hidden behind it.
In a statement that reads like a crash course in marketing jargon, Jaguar described the concept’s rear detail as a preview of its “design vision,” complete with “bold forms and exuberant proportions.” This study, we’re told, will serve as the foundation for Jaguar’s newly christened design philosophy dubbed “Exuberant Modernism.” Why settle for modern when you can be exuberantly modern?
The official teasers above are followed by our rendered interpretation of what the full rear might look like below.
Original article follows below.
Jaguar is about to undergo a radical reinvention as an ultra-luxurious, EV-only brand and these images give us our first look at what’s in store when the rebirth reaches the showroom next year. Three photos of a long, low sedan that looks like mashup of Porsche Taycan and a BMW i7 – or a Chrysler 300 if you’re feeling mean – show Jag’s still unnamed four-door GT in prototype form and covered in camouflage.
But we don’t have long to wait before Jaguar gives us a clearer idea of what the production car will look like when it goes on sale in 2025. The British luxury brand is to unveil a concept version of the new EV called the Design Vision Concept at Miami Art Week on December 2. While the name is still under wraps, Car&Driver discovered a U.S. trademark application for “I-Type,” which could be linked to the brand’s first EV effort, the I-Pace.
We can already see from the official spy shots that the new car has a squared-off nose and flat hood to give it real presence, but don’t expect to see that trapezoidal grille when the camo comes off. Intel suggests Jaguar is determined to make a break with its recent design themes as it moves upmarket towards Bentley territory.
The images also show short windows and bulging rear fenders to emphasise the car’s sporty character, but there’s one aspect of the exterior we can’t see and that’s the rear. Autocar reckons there’s a good reason for that, and it’s that showing us the back end now would spoil the surprise on December when we’ll discover that the sedan has no rear window, a trick Polestar employs on its new 4 crossover.
Perhaps the most eye-opening of the three shots is the profile image. It shows a dramatically swept-back windshield and huge area of sheetmetal between the door and front wheel giving the Cadillac Celestiq rival the proportions of a traditional rear-wheel drive combustion sedan. And Jaguar clearly wants us to remember that it’s made a few great examples of those over the years, even as it’s moving into new territory.
Hopefully we’ll get a look at the interior when Jaguar reveals the concept and find out more about the kind of spec we can expect from the production car. So far Jag has only said that it will have more than 567hp (575 PS), be capable of covering in excess of 430 miles (692 km) and cost more than £100,000 ($127,000).
Jaguar has promised two further EVs (including at least one SUV) based on the same JEA platform before the end of the decade. But the brand’s EV revolution comes at an awkward time and you have to wonder if there are few suits at Gaydon getting cold feet and wondering if they made a mistake in killing off its entire lineup this year.
Bentley has just pushed back its own EV-only switch from 2030 to 2035 in the face of a lack of demand for electric cars in the luxury sector and Porsche recently revealed it would build combustion versions of future cars that were originally conceived only as EVs.
Jaguar will unveil a new concept on December 2, which will preview their rebirth as an ultra-luxury brand.
The redesigned Range Rover Velar will reportedly arrive in the spring of 2026.
JLR reported a mixed second quarter due to supplier issues and a temporary hold for quality checks.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has released their second quarter results and revealed an assortment of details about future products. The biggest of which is that Jaguar will preview their future with a new concept on December 2. Despite being an iconic British brand, the debut won’t be happening in London. Instead, the mysterious concept will be unveiled at Miami Art Week.
While a transcript of the earnings call wasn’t immediately available, Autocar is reporting CEO Adrian Mardell confirmed the production model will arrive in the summer of 2026. It will reportedly follow hot on the heels of the redesigned Range Rover Velar, which is due in the spring of that year.
Aside from the Jag, the Range Rover Electric appears to be a hit as over 48,000 people have signed up to be on the waiting list. The company has also received over 2,900 orders for the Defender OCTA, which has a lifted suspension, 33-inch tires, and a BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 626 hp (467 kW / 635 PS).
Moving onto financials, JLR claimed “resilient performance” despite temporary aluminum supply constraints due to flooding at a key supplier. This helped to push Q2 revenues down 6%, compared to last year, to £6.5 ($8.4) billion. Besides the aluminum headaches, a temporary hold was placed on 6,029 vehicles for additional quality control checks and this impacted sales in Europe as well as the United Kingdom.
Given the decline in revenues, it’s not surprising that profits fell from £442 ($571) million to £398 ($514) million for the quarter. However, profit after tax actually climbed from £272 ($351) million to £283 ($365) million.
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