One of the most talked-about cars in recent years is nearing the finish line.Jaguar has confirmed that it will pull back the curtain on the polarizing Type 01 this October, according to Autocar. The luxury marque won't be unveiling the first of its next-gen EVs at home in the England, though. Instead, it'll do so in New York City.More from Robb ReportKnicks Legend Allan Houston Listed His Westchester County Estate for $17.5 MillionZeelander's Newest Yacht Is Its Fastest and Most Powerful YetRockstar Energy Founder Russ Savage Just Listed 5 Homes for a Combined $297 MillionAdvertisementAdvertisementIt may feel like the Type 01 has been in our lives for years now, but it was only unveiled in concept form in December of 2024. That means that that if the reveal does go ahead as schedule it will come less than two years after the world first became aware of the four-door GT. Of course, that time has been filled with near constant chatter—including from the president of the United States—about how the upcoming vehicle looks like nothing in the storied brand's history.The Jaguar Type 01 in MonacoBut that was the whole point of the bold design. Jaguar has made clear from the very beginning that the Type 01, with its large proportions and geometric shape, is meant to be a departure (even a break) from what came before. To show its commitment to its new direction, the company even discontinued every single one of its gas-powered models (sister brand Land Rover is also preparing to launch its first EVs, but will continue to offer ICE vehicles going forward).There is more to the Type 01 than its distinctive look. The brand's first next-gen EV will feature a fully electric, tri-motor powertrain that produces 986 hp. Brute force isn't the only performance metric that matters when it comes to EVs, though. The four-door will also be equipped with a massive 120-kWh batter pack that will give it a range of around 400 miles, though the hardware will push the vehicle's weight to nearly three tons. We got the chance to take the vehicle for a quick spin this spring, and found the ride to be comfortable and, most importantly, dynamic.The decision to unveil the finished Type 01in the Big Apple, after revealing its concept in Miami, also signals that Jaguar has identified the U.S. as an important market for the car. That may no longer be the sound decision it initially seemed, considering the antagonism the country's current government has shown towards EVs and foreign-made automobiles since taking office early last year. We'll see if Jaguar can overcome this when deliveries of the $130,000 Type 01 begin next year.AdvertisementAdvertisementBest of Robb ReportThe 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine BeastThe World's Best Superyacht ShipyardsThe ABCs of Chartering a YachtSign up for RobbReports's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Click here to read the full article.
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