Which country does Jaguar belong to as an automotive brand?
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Jaguar is a British automotive brand, founded by Sir William Lyons. Its vehicle lineup includes sedans, sports cars, and SUVs. Jaguar officially entered the Chinese market in 2004. During the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, Jaguar's first all-electric coupe SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE, was officially launched. The dimensions of the new Jaguar I-PACE are 4682mm in length, 2011mm in width, and 1565mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2990mm. The longer wheelbase positions the wheels closer to the corners of the body, creating a unique body proportion. The vehicle features full LED lighting, and aerodynamic components help maintain a drag coefficient of 0.29Cd. Similar to the Land Rover Velar, the I-PACE also incorporates hidden door handles. The new Jaguar I-PACE will also come equipped with 22-inch wheels, a panoramic imaging system, and an air suspension system that can adjust the vehicle's height.
I've been fascinated by car stories since childhood, and Jaguar is a quintessential British brand. It was founded in Coventry, UK, in 1922 by William Lyons, a British man who initially manufactured motorcycles before transitioning to cars, creating classic models like the SS Jaguar. The post-war E-Type became legendary, regarded as one of the most beautiful sports cars, embodying British design excellence and racing spirit. Although now owned by India's Tata Group, I believe it remains British at heart, with its headquarters and core design team still based in the UK. There's an interesting anecdote from its history: in the 1980s, it nearly went bankrupt and was rescued by Ford, yet it always retained its British character. Such brand stories remind us that a car's national identity isn't just about ownership but also about cultural roots.
