For anyone who has called New York City home for decades, autumn in the city holds a special charm. Central Park transforms into a palette of golden and ochre hues, cool breezes swirl through the concrete streets, and the crisp air replaces the heavy scent of summer. The fleeting nature of this season—five or six weeks of pleasant weather between the humid summer and the harsh grey winter—only amplifies its allure.

Perhaps it is this unique atmosphere that has inspired Jaguar to select New York as the location for the global debut of its all-new, brand-defining electric grand tourer, the Jaguar Type 01, scheduled for October this year.

This information comes directly from Jaguar Land Rover’s Chief Operating Officer, Leonard Hoornik, who revealed the news during JLR’s 2026 Investor Day presentation held on June 17. “We will launch it in October, in New York, in a very, very special way,” Hoornik stated. “And from then onwards, it’s all go.” He made the announcement while referencing a presentation slide that also included excerpts from automotive journalist Mike Austin’s test drive review of the Type 01 prototype.

During the same presentation, Jaguar Land Rover also shared updates on its strategic plans for the Land Rover division, particularly across its Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery sub-brands. The company confirmed that the first model to be built on its new Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform will be a Range Rover, which will be available in both fully electric and hybrid versions. More information about this vehicle is expected to be revealed later in 2026. The second model on the EMA platform will be a Defender, which will also offer customers the choice between EV and hybrid powertrains.

Additionally, the company announced that the Defender nameplate will play a central role in its collaboration with Stellantis, aimed at developing products specifically for the North American market. JLR described the partnership as an effort focused on “exploring new opportunities targeted at North American clients.” This has led to speculation that a new model—potentially a “Defender 150”—could emerge, sharing design or engineering cues with the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram’s recently introduced Ramcharger.