Detroit Auto Show: Jaguar C-XF concept brings Gorgeous to the four-door crowd
Wednesday, December 31st, 1969Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Jaguar
click above image to view 66 high-resolution image in our gallery
Jaguar has been pushing its product with the Gorgeous campaign for over a year now, but anyone who thinks that the current S-type can be properly described as such probably needs a new prescription for corrective lenses. To show that it’s aware of the problem, the British automaker rolled out the C-XF concept into Cobo Arena last night as a hint towards what corrective action we can expect when the new XF replaces Jag’s aging entry-level sedan.
The car’s entire shape is drawn around the recessed metal-mesh grille, and perhaps this is the most production-ready aspect of the C-XF’s styling. The striking silhouette follows the current design trend towards making four doors blend into a couple-like rooflines, and is augmented with short front and long rear overhangs (the latter of which tapers dramatically); unfortunately, that probably won’t make it to the production XF. Inside, carbon fiber mixes with poplar - blackened with torches - and copious amounts of machined aluminum to provide a rather gorgeous interior experience. Especially noteworthy are the trio of B&W drivers in the rear parcel shelf, and a rotary shifter residing in place of a conventional lever.
Check out the gallery for 66 shots from the official introduction and the press release can be found after the jump.
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