The side perspective is also fairly strong, even though it's evocative of a Beemer shape because of that notched C-pillar, and the back is handsome. A solid if uninspiring job on all counts, given that the intent was to deliver "a leadership strategy in appearance and proportion," among other things.
Callum was a little touchy about the BMW reference, by the way, and said that nobody can really own design cues. Besides, the official mantra is that a Jag is "about elegance, sensuousness and originality. It is a copy of nothing."
Jaguar expects X-Type to double its sales in North America and around the world, from the 85,000 it will sell this year, but it doesn't plan to stop there. Everyone associated with the leaping cat company makes it clear that a fifth model?an entry-level roadster based on the F-Type concept?is on the way. Proof of the work being done can be seen on work benches and drawing boards and computer screens and in the corners of gleaming eyes all around this growing technical complex.
Like all of the other cars eligible to wear the Growler or the Leaper, expect the F-Type to appeal more to the young woman than the old man.