► Jensen set to return with all-new car
► Inspired by Interceptor, but not a ‘restomod’
► V8, old-school feel promised from new luxury GT
The Jensen Interceptor will make a valiant return! Jensen International confirms that it is working on a new ‘ultra-high performance car’ that will be unveiled later in 2026 – and won’t be electric.
The storied name is one that’s properly left-field but one that has left a mark in UK car enthusiasts memory banks for a long time, with the original Interceptor being quite a desirable and technologically innovative piece of kit for its time.
This new Interceptor model is technically named the Interceptor GTX, with Jensen International at pains to point out that this isn’t a restomod or ‘continuation’ of the old Interceptor – or any other Jensen for that matter.
Instead, the new Interceptor GTX is a ground-up production developed by a brand that still has heritage and links to its past. Jeff Qvale, son of Kjell Qvale who once owned Jensen Motors, has had significant input in the development of the new Interceptor GTX.
‘For me, this project is very personal,’ says Qvale, adding that the new Interceptor will ‘set new benchmarks and provide the pure, high performance, ultra-analogue driving experience that discerning clientele are now demanding.’
To that end, the new Interceptor GTX will feature a ‘striking, contemporary, hand-built aluminium body,’ as well as an all-aluminium chassis and a V8 engine. Yes, this new Interceptor GTX won’t be going electric.
The new model also has provenance behind it as it’s coming from Banbury-based Jensen International Automotive (JIA), which has been restoring and re-engineering the Interceptor for several decades.
David Duerden, Jensen International Automotive managing director, said: ‘Taking the theme of the luxury British GT to fresh, thoroughly modern heights, JIA’s first car is designed and engineered from the ground up to deliver an unmatched, deeply immersive, V8-powered driving experience.
‘While it takes inspiration from the Jensen Interceptor launched 60 years ago, this is certainly no ‘restomod’ or ‘continuation’ and will stand proudly as a completely all-new car in its own right.’
It will be produced in the UK in ‘ultra-low numbers’ and targeted specifically towards its home market, with classic Interceptors having a strong following in the UK, with the finest examples now commanding upwards of £100,000.