Jaguar, Land Rover Looking to Share Platforms
Jaguar and Land Rover are looking towards the success of Volkswagen‘s MQB platform in order to produce a shared platform that could underpin 70 to 80 percent of the automakers’ main, high-volume models.
Current Land Rover models are produced across four different platforms, while Jaguar has separate platforms for its XF, XJ, and XK models. The two automakers already share infotainment systems, seats, and drivetrains, but finding a scalable platform that will work for both British automakers will cut costs significantly.
Jaguar’s global brand director, Adrian Hallmark, did acknowledge that it’s a work-in-progress and is certainly nothing that will happen overnight. But the goal is to have two to three platforms across both brands.
[Source: Autocar UK]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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