We meet Jaguar Type 01: Is it still a proper Jaguar?
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Forget the comments section for a moment. What is the new Jaguar Type 01 actually like—and does it still feel like a Jaguar?
I’ve followed this car from the first pink Type 00 concept, through camouflaged prototypes and a drive at Gaydon, to exploring the finished production car. Now it’s time to look beyond the controversy and discover what Jaguar has actually created.
I’m Wayne Scott, Editor of Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine. Join me for a close-up walkaround of Type 01, an exploration of its interior and a look beneath the bodywork at the engineering that makes this electric grand tourer so different.
With up to 1,030PS, 1,365Nm and a claimed 0–62mph time of 3.2 seconds, it certainly has the performance. But what stayed with me after driving the prototype was the steering feel, the gentle rise of the nose under acceleration and the composure through fast bends. Does Jaguar’s familiar combination of comfort and power in reserve survive the switch to electricity?
We explore the “Impossible Panel”, the glass that seems to disappear into the roof, clever battery construction, the Tri-Apex Node structure, tri-motor all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and active aerodynamics—with technical animations showing how it all works.
Inside, there are surprises too: an extraordinary central spine, carpeted doors that remind me of an XJ-S, E-type-like luggage space and a few decisions I’m still not entirely convinced by. I also explain why JLR’s press catering became my rather unscientific measure of charging speed.
This is an enthusiast’s account of what impressed me, what needs more time and whether Type 01 offers a convincing future for Jaguar.
What makes a Jaguar a Jaguar for you: its appearance, what powers it—or the way it makes you feel? Tell me in the comments.
📖 Read the full written article:
https://jec.org.uk/2026/jaguar-type-0...
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This video combines a production-car walkaround with driving impressions of an earlier camouflaged prototype on Gaydon’s closed test track.
It is not a road test of the finished production model. Performance, range and charging figures are Jaguar’s published claims; real-world results depend on conditions.
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That profile, long hood with sloping hatchback or "Kammback" profile...
...has defined "beautiful" cars my entire life and (I guess) explains my attraction/fascination with the 66 Plymouth Barracuda, 93 Mazda RX-7, Chrysler Crossfire, Mercedes 4 door "coupes", Jaguar's own X-351...
...and this wonderful reinterpretation of the 1970s through early 1990s Jaguar XJS grand touring coupe.
Admittedly I don't like the missing rear window and definitely am NOT in position to even consider a second vehicle.
But...😁...if I was shopping a premium luxurious electric GT (like the new Rolls Royce, Lucid, or Cadillac etc etc) and shopping based on "looks" alone...
...I know where my money is going, 'cause I've alllllways loved loved loved the XJ-S, and this car brings me the same "feel"👊🏾😊
We meet Jaguar Type 01: Is it still a proper Jaguar?
Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club
13,130 views
Forget the comments section for a moment. What is the new Jaguar Type 01 actually like—and does it still feel like a Jaguar?
I’ve followed this car from the first pink Type 00 concept, through camouflaged prototypes and a drive at Gaydon, to exploring the finished production car. Now it’s time to look beyond the controversy and discover what Jaguar has actually created.
I’m Wayne Scott, Editor of Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine. Join me for a close-up walkaround of Type 01, an exploration of its interior and a look beneath the bodywork at the engineering that makes this electric grand tourer so different.
With up to 1,030PS, 1,365Nm and a claimed 0–62mph time of 3.2 seconds, it certainly has the performance. But what stayed with me after driving the prototype was the steering feel, the gentle rise of the nose under acceleration and the composure through fast bends. Does Jaguar’s familiar combination of comfort and power in reserve survive the switch to electricity?
We explore the “Impossible Panel”, the glass that seems to disappear into the roof, clever battery construction, the Tri-Apex Node structure, tri-motor all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and active aerodynamics—with technical animations showing how it all works.
Inside, there are surprises too: an extraordinary central spine, carpeted doors that remind me of an XJ-S, E-type-like luggage space and a few decisions I’m still not entirely convinced by. I also explain why JLR’s press catering became my rather unscientific measure of charging speed.
This is an enthusiast’s account of what impressed me, what needs more time and whether Type 01 offers a convincing future for Jaguar.
What makes a Jaguar a Jaguar for you: its appearance, what powers it—or the way it makes you feel? Tell me in the comments.
📖 Read the full written article:
https://jec.org.uk/2026/jaguar-type-0...
Subscribe for more Jaguar stories, behind-the-scenes access and first-hand experiences from Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine and the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club.
This video combines a production-car walkaround with driving impressions of an earlier camouflaged prototype on Gaydon’s closed test track.
It is not a road test of the finished production model. Performance, range and charging figures are Jaguar’s published claims; real-world results depend on conditions.
#JaguarType01 #Jaguar #JaguarEnthusiastsClub