# Downsized Luxury Sports Cars The Four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type is Cheaper and More Fuel Efficient By Michael Hines | Published 2017-04-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-jaguar-ftype References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/4/12/The-Jaguar-F-Type-Just-Got-More-Affordable-With-Four-Cylinder-Option-7738700/) & [jaguarusa](http://www.jaguarusa.com/index.html) The four-cylinder [Jaguar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-classic) F-Type has just made its debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show. The new sports car, which is also available as a convertible, is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine making 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type will start at $59,900. Of course with a smaller and less powerful engine comes more advantages than just a lower sticker price. For one, the new F-Type is lighter and the car more balanced overall. Fuel economy is also up 16 percent over the old base model, the supercharged 3.0-liter V6. Two-door sports cars are hard sells nowadays. People want space and utility, aka an [SUV or crossover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron). The new four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type represents the evolution of [luxury coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports). Smaller, more efficient engines and lower price points will be key to the segment's survival. Don't be shocked if the four-cylinder F-Type becomes the best-selling model of the bunch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smaller Luxury Sports Cars:** The downsizing of luxury sports cars with smaller, more efficient engines presents an opportunity for affordable luxury and improved fuel economy. - **Balanced Performance:** Emphasizing balance and lightweight design in sports cars can enhance handling and overall driving experience. - **Segment Evolution:** The evolution of luxury coupes with smaller engines and lower price points demonstrates the need to adapt to changing consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of downsizing luxury sports cars by developing smaller, more efficient engines and offering affordable luxury options. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The luxury goods industry can explore opportunities to create high-end, lightweight materials and performance features for downsized luxury sports cars. - **Alternative Energy Industry:** The alternative energy industry can leverage the trend of smaller, more fuel-efficient engines in luxury sports cars to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internal-Combustion SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fpace-svr.md) - [Agile Sports-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-range-rover-sport.md) - [V6-Equipped Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3.md) - [Sporty Entry-Level Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43.md) - [Twin-Turbo Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-vantage-roadster.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Entry-Level Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-2-long-range.md) - [Sporty Four-Cylinder Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-integra.md) - [Future-Facing EV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00.md)