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Jaguar: Getting to Know the Finer Things

Since 1933, Jaguar has been a symbol of elegance in the automotive world. The auto brand was born in the U.K. and is a shining example of old-world, European luxury. Regardless of the owners that modern Jaguar has seen, the brand will continue to exude English refinement.

Since rolling out of the factory, Jaguar has been known for its sports cars and luxurious sedans. Now crossovers and SUVs are being offered with the same mark of luxury. Additionally, Jaguar is now a part of the Land Rover family.

While Jaguar is still a status symbol, there are now more budget-friendly options (like the XE sedan and the E-Pace crossover) alongside the XF sedan and the F-type sportscar that will make wealthier clientele happy.

Jaguar-Land Rover is also breaking into the world of electric vehicles with the I-Pace.

Manufacturer Spotlight

  • Date Founded1933
  • HeadquartersWhitley, England
  • Websitehttp://jaguar.com/

History
Jaguar can trace its lineage back to the Swallow Sidecar company of 1922. The Swallow Sidecar Company was started by William Lyons and William Walmsley, who shared a love for motorcycles. By 1934, Walmsley decided to sell his half of the business and bought into the Swallow business (unrelated to the Swallow Sidecar Company) while Lyons began S.S. Cars Limited.

In September 1935, a new 2-seater sportscar emerged with the name SS Jaguar. S.S. Cars Limited became Jaguar Cars Limited in March 1945.

Current Models

  • E-Pace
  • F-Pace
  • F-Type
  • I-Pace
  • XE
  • XF
  • XJ
  • R
  • SVR

Discontinued Models

Large executive

  • 1935–1955 2½ Litre saloon
  • 1937–1948 3½ Litre saloon
  • 1948–1951 Mark V
  • 1951–1957 Mark VII (& VIIM)
  • 1957–1959 Mark VIII
  • 1959–1961 Mark IX
  • 1961–1966 Mark X
  • 1966–1970 420G
  • 1968–1987 XJ6 Series 1, 2 & 3
  • 1972–1992 XJ12
  • 1986–1994 XJ6 (XJ40)
  • 1993–1994 XJ12 (XJ81)
  • 1995–1997 XJ6 & XJ12 (X300 & X301)
  • 1998–2003 XJ8 (X308)
  • 2004–2007 XJ (X350)
  • 2008–2009 XJ (X358)
Compact executive

  • 1935–1949 1½ Litre saloon
  • 1955–1959 Mark 1
  • 1959–1967 Mark 2
  • 1963–1968 S-type
  • 1966–1968 420
  • 1966–1968 240 & 340
  • 1999–2008 S-type
  • 2001–2009 X-type
  • 2007–2015 XF (X250)
Sports

  • 1948–1954 XK120
  • 1954–1957 XK140
  • 1957–1961 XK150
  • 1961–1974 E-Type
  • 1975–1996 XJ-S
  • 1992–1994 XJ220
  • 1997–2006 XK8/XKR (X100)
  • 2006–2014 XK (X150)

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