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Jaguar XF Sport Break Estate confirmed by head Jag designer

By Brett Davis |

Jaguar head designer Ian Callun has confirmed the company is thinking of releasing a Jaguar XF Sport Break estate onto the market. The company’s designers have apparently already come up with the wagon layout.

(rendering by Jasper van der Heiden)

In an interview with Autovisie in the Netherlands, Mr Callum said the design of the Sport Break started after the new XF sedan layout was finalised. He says it was a big challenge to come up with a shooting break design, using the sedan as a base.

Mr Callum said due to the compromises that had to be made in coming up with a sleek estate shape, he suspects the XF Sport Break won’t be the most spacious in its class, but says the aesthetics will more than make up for this.

Bringing out a wagon version of the already great-looking Jaguar XF could give Jag a competitive edge over its usual German rivals like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 wagons.

Specific engine details of the Sport Break haven’t been annnounced yet, but reports say to expect the powertrains from the sedan to be carried over into the wagon line-up. We’ll keep you updated.

In the meantime, let us know what you think. Could Jaguar pull this off successfully and take sales from its rivals? Or should Jag stick to making traditional luxury sedans?


 

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  • Roadtard

    I wouldn’t be surprised if the C pillars more closely resemble those on the XJ saloon (glasshouse effect).

  • Y

    Reminds me of the popular Falcon XF. The highest selling car back then.

  • Ben 10

    I think i may have a boner.

  • mrxandthexfactor

    Who says Merc E-Class Estate and 5-Series wagon is good looking???? Surely this Jag is better by -MILES-

  • Phil

    Looks great, but why did it take them four years to start “thinking” about it.

    • Rick

      They’re doing better than ford they still haven’t figured out to do the same with falcon

  • G man

    i’m in love

  • Baddass

    “He says it was a big challenge to come up with a shooting break design, using the sedan as a base.”

    Do you mean Sport Break (Wagon) in this instance, or an actual shooting break design, which is usually a two-door wagon ala Mercedes Concept Fascination?

  • Tom

    At least the Sky cycling team will have a decent wagon to use now rather than those rubbish X Types

  • Shak

    Lol, he says they need to make compromises, who cares? This arguably makes one of the best looking cars on the market better!

  • Phil

    Jag is hot right now and should release a new X-type instead.

    • Peter

      Funnily enough word from the Jag forum is that the production line for the XF estate is actually being built at castle bromwich (they’ve been talking about an XF estate for 2 or 3 years now, but this looks ridgy didge) and there is a clay model of the x type replacement (who knows when that might ecentuate). Obviously as well there is the mule for the 2 seater cayman sized one which is now in testing, and the cx-75 which is said to be a goer. so there is plenty on.

  • BOSSCR

    Jaguar had the best display at the Melbourne Motor Show (both with cars and girls). They have shifted the “old man” connotations incredibly fast. Good luck to them. I’d be very happy with any new Jag in my driveway at the moment. This looks great.

  • Corkas

    Ive never considered jags ‘pretty’ cars.
    But this is definitely a looker.
    I would consider buying one based on looks alone.

    • Bill

      Oh Puleeze!

      with the exception of the XJ40 jags all jaguars have been and are still beautiful cars to look at! Very few cars stand up to the test of time in terms of style and elegance. Jaguar is one of the few manufacturers who have always ensured the design of their cars would withstand the longevity test and looked good from all quarters.

  • nobody

    Damn.. the Tata’s should have bought the Jag long ago.

  • http://caradvice OSU811

    Looks great love it!!,

  • sv8

    Launch date must be in 2012 with hybrid and a XFR… dont wait toooooo looooong Ian !

  • Jack

    Fantastic idea, combining Jaguar flair, styling and luxury with something that is practical. Count me in – my Grandad had beautiful, superbly elegant XJ’s, I wish to have the same in my life, but for surfing and snowboarding requirements a wagon makes so much sense. Please also have wagons in the smaller Jags to come!