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Still, the electric Jag includes a standard DC fast-charging port that allows 80 percent of its battery to be replenished in as little as 40 minutes. For comparison, the Audi e-tron has an estimated range of up to 204 miles and the Tesla Model X, up to 295 miles. While the version we tested was unquestionably fun to drive, its uneven braking behavior when coming to a stop was a shortcoming.Įvery I-Pace features a 90.0-kWh battery pack that provides an EPA-rated driving range of 253 miles. A hefty battery pack beneath the floor provides a low center of gravity that gives the electrified Jag an extra dose of agility and stability. The I-Pace has a comfortable ride courtesy of its standard air suspension as well as satisfying steering feedback.

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That energy provides quick and effortless acceleration to zip between city stoplights and pass slowpokes on the highway. The I-Pace boasts standard all-wheel drive thanks to two electric motors that produce a combined 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque. The HSE comes standard with an array of active safety features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, and it also sports a powerful premium audio system, a head-up display, leather upholstery, 16-way power front seats with heated and cooled cushions, a power-operated liftgate, and 20-inch wheels. However, it's now $11k cheaper than before, with a starting price that's almost identical to the previous base model.

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Powering this new Jag crossover with be a brand new range of high-economy four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, plus the supercharged 3-liter V6 that powers the new F-TYPE roadster.Ĭouple these with that lightweight, super-strong aluminum body structure, and this should be one Jaguar crossover that purrs.The 2022 I-Pace is now only offered in the previously top-of-the-line HSE trim.

And nice that Jaguar has called-on renowned, oh-so-British leather specialists Connolly for the hides. Plus there’s the obligatory screens on the center console – Jaguar calls it ‘Interactive Surface Console’ – with internet connectivity so passengers can enjoy the journey updating their Facebook pages, Tweeting or Instagraming.īut the quality and sheer variety of the materials used in the cabin is just tremendous. Inside it’s all auto show glitz, with four slim bucket seats and rear-facing pop-up ‘leisure’ seats for tailgate partying. I love the muscular haunches over the rear wheels, the very sexy rear with styling cues from the new F-TYPE sports car, the raked windshield, and the classic Jaguar power bulges on the hood. It’s a terrific-looking SUV – most definitely the Jaguar of cross-overs. The C-X17 cross-over – expect it to be badged something like XE – will be part of this new family, along with a coupe, convertible, and inevitable R-models, competing with the likes of BMW’s X3, Audi’s Q5 and Porsche’s upcoming Mecan crossover. The big difference is that Jag will take the bold and very expensive step of building this new model range in lightweight aluminum – just like the big XJ sedan, the sporty F-TYPE roadster and elegant XK line-up. So the plan is to take the next big step and produce a whole new line-up of BMW 3-Series rivals, kicking off with an all-new four-door sports sedan in 2015.

Jaguar is on a roll right now, making money and looking to grow. But this very sleek and sexy sport-ute rolling on monster 23-inch wheels and stealing the spotlights at this week’s Frankfurt auto show in Germany (65th annual International Motor Show), is pretty much what you’ll be able to buy in a couple of years time. Of course they’re calling it a ‘concept’, the C-X17 Concept. To which you have to ask the question: So what took you so long? Jaguar has just pulled the silk off its first ever sports crossover.