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The Quail’s Class of 2027: Radicalism Returns to the Monterey Peninsula

From Jaguar’s low-slung GT to Acura’s attention-grabbing lighting signatures, the next generation of luxury is abandoning the safe for the spectacular.

The usual suspects of Monterey Car Week often lean into the heritage of the past, but the 2026 gathering at The Quail has signaled a sharp pivot toward a radical future.

Acura isn't the only one chasing a new visual hierarchy. Jaguar is currently deep in the verification-build phase for its high-stakes pivot: the 2027 Type-001.

While Jaguar goes low, Genesis is aiming for the stratosphere with the GV90. Building on the foundations laid by the Neolun concept, the flagship SUV is slated for an early 2026…

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From Jaguar’s low-slung GT to Acura’s attention-grabbing lighting signatures, the next generation of luxury is abandoning the safe for the spectacular.

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