Jaguar showed the interior of the Type 01. Without a rear window, without a mirror, with screens hidden “on demand.”

Jaguar has released the first official photos of the production interior for the Type 01, an electric four-door GT whose full debut is scheduled for October 6 in New York. According to the brand, the car retains most of the controversial designs from the Type 00 concept: four separate seats, a central tunnel running through the entire cabin, and no rear window.

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The Type 01 is intended to mark Jaguar’s new direction as a purely electric and luxury brand. The interior photos already show that the Brits don’t want to go in the direction of a “tablet on wheels,” but rather toward retro-futuristic minimalism, somewhat like a 1970s concept car that somehow made it to production.

Four Seats, Central “Spine,” and GT Cockpit

The Type 01 cabin is designed as a 2+2 layout with four separate seats, so there’s no traditional rear bench. Running through the entire interior is what’s known as the central spine, a tall element that divides the cabin into two sections. Jaguar describes it as a sculptural detail, but in practice it also means the vehicle is inherently four-seater.

The driving position is intended to be low, more GT-oriented than crossover. The manufacturer talks about a cockpit that “encloses” the driver, which sounds like marketing fluff, but the photos indeed show a heavily enclosed area for the front seats and a fairly high central tunnel.

A large portion of its styling was taken directly from the Type 00 concept, only in a less showy, more luxury-oriented version. It features simple lines, a strongly horizontal dashboard, light brown color scheme, and metallic accents that give it the appearance of a premium piece of furniture rather than a typical modern EV cockpit.

Jaguar goes against the trend of large screens

The most interesting aspect is what’s missing here. The Type 01 lacks a large central infotainment screen or a separate display for the passenger, although in cars priced over $130,000 this is almost a standard feature these days.

In front of the driver sits a large, curved set of digital gauges. Control over climate and audio is handled by a smaller, vertical screen in the center of the dashboard or console, which looks more like a narrow panel than the classic “television” found in Mercedes EQS or Chinese premium limousines.

The physical buttons are barely visible. The photos only show the windshield switches on the doors. Everything else is designed to follow the “hidden-until-needed” principle, meaning technology that remains concealed until it’s needed. It sounds impressive, but usually it simply means fewer visible elements and more functions hidden within the interface.

No rear windshield and no traditional mirror

The Type 01 doesn’t have a rear windshield, just like the Polestar 4 or Avatr 12. This comes with the absence of a traditional rearview mirror mounted on the upper edge of the front windshield.

In its place, Jaguar uses the ClearSight Rear View Display, which is a digital image of what’s behind the car shown in the center at the bottom of the windshield. The manufacturer claims this positioning helps the driver because the screen is roughly at the height of the side mirrors. This may make ergonomic sense, but it requires adjustment — and not every driver will like looking at the screen where there was no rearview image for decades.

This solution fits well with the car’s design, as the lack of a rear windshield gives designers more freedom, but it also comes with obvious practical drawbacks. If the electronics and camera work well, there’s no problem. But if they don’t function properly, the driver is left without a traditional backup option.

An interior like a 1970s concept car, just with a Jaguar logo

Stylistically, the Type 01 moves in a direction that’s hard to confuse with the current Jaguar. It features cream and brown upholstery, brass-like accents, a panoramic glass roof, frameless door windows, and subtle ambient lighting. The new leaping cat logo is integrated into the sides of the doors.

Jaguar also mentions hidden storage compartments in the cabin and “surprising color accents.” This sounds like a catalog description, but the photos indeed show that the interior has multiple layers and isn’t just an austere minimalism like Tesla’s. Here, it’s more about creating a luxurious atmosphere through form and materials rather than the number of screens.

An interesting design element is also the connection between the front grille and the dashboard. Top-down views reveal linear motifs intended to blur the boundary between the outside and inside. In practice, this creates a highly conceptual, almost showcase-like effect.

1,000 HP and the Battle for Bentley Customers, Not BMW i5

Jaguar has already confirmed that the Type 01 will be an electric flagship with 1,000 HP and a triple-motor setup. This places the car far above traditional premium electric sedans and brings it closer to the world of Bentleys or extremely expensive GTs, at least in terms of ambition.

The price has not been announced yet, but the car is expected to cost over $130,000. At this price point, customers are no longer just buying specifications—they’re purchasing the entire package: the brand, design, finish, and sense of exclusivity. And that’s exactly why the interior of the Type 01 is so crucial—Jaguar must use it to prove that by cutting out its entire existing lineup, it hasn’t become just another premium brand with a bold press kit.

The next public car showcase is scheduled during the Monterey Car Week in California, where the Type 01 will make an appearance in a new camouflage scheme. Its full reveal will take place on October 6 in New York.

In the photos, Jaguar appears to be a brand that aims more to be a design manifesto than just a luxury EV manufacturer – the question is whether, at a price over $130,000, customers will see the lack of a rear window and limited number of screens as boldness rather than oddity. Is Jaguar’s direction something fresh to you, or is it too much concept in a car meant to drive on roads regularly?