JAGUAR has built its final internal‑combustion car as it transitions to an electric‑only brand.
According to Car Expert, a black F‑Pace SVR, powered by a 5.0‑litre supercharged V8, left the manufacturer’s Solihull production line in the West Midlands last Friday, marking the end of an era.
First launched in 2016, the SUV is the last of its kind.
Jaguar culled the rest of its line‑up last year – the XE and XF saloons, the F‑Type sports car, the compact E‑Pace and even the I‑Pace EV – while keeping the popular F‑Pace in production.
Although it has made no formal announcement, the company says it has sufficient F‑Pace stock to last into 2026.
Order books for its new (and already controversial) GT are due to open in mid‑2026 ahead of first deliveries in 2027, ushering in a bold new era.
Owned by Tata as part of Jaguar Land Rover, Jaguar set out its all‑EV strategy in 2021 amid wider industry shifts.
Since then, several rivals – including Mercedes‑Benz and Volvo – have eased their own electrification timelines as EV uptake slowed, while the EU has softened its proposed 2035 ban on new ICE sales to leave the door open to continued ICE and hybrid models.
Jaguar, however, has held its course, previewing its rebirth with the 2024 Type 00 Concept alongside a new logo and marketing direction, which drew significant online criticism.
Prototypes of the forthcoming 5.4‑metre GT, still unnamed, have appeared in heavy camouflage and in brighter liveries, most recently in London Red to mark 90 years of the brand alongside the classic SS Jaguar.
The model will boast three electric motors with a claimed output of more than 1,000 hp – although little else is known about it.
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Jaguar’s transitional period has not been smooth.
In the summer, chief executive Adrian Mardell stepped down after 35 years with the firm and was replaced by P. B. Balaji.
Then, a major cyberattack forced temporary shutdowns at several JLR plants worldwide, including Solihull.
Further controversy surrounded long‑time designer Gerry McGovern, who was reportedly terminated in December 2025, although the company publicly denied he was fired.
And unsurprisingly, with most models no longer on sale, Jaguar’s sales declined markedly over the period.
With production of the F‑Pace officially over, another piece of Jaguar’s ambitious plan has fallen into place – making 2026 an exciting year for the marque.
This comes as Mitsubishi is set to return to the UK market in the summer of 2026 – with a plug-in hybrid Outlander and a L200 pick-up to kick things off.
Both models will be available in limited numbers and will likely test the waters before a broader range is introduced in the following months.
While UK specifications and pricing are yet to be confirmed, the L200 will launch in a high-spec, dual-cab format aimed to rival the likes of the Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Toyota Hilux.
And the mid-size Outlander PHEV will come back in plug-in hybrid guise – similar to the original and widely-loved 2012 model, with up to seven seats and powered by all-wheel-drive.
The long-awaited comeback is being managed by International Motors Ltd, one of the UK’s largest vehicle importers and distributors – which also represents Subaru and little-known Chinese firm Great Wall Motors.
