Jaguar Unveils A 395bhp Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Jaguar has unveiled the I-PACE concept, an all electric SUV just ahead of the LA Auto Show

By Rajkamal

British luxury carmaker Jaguar has revealed its new all electric SUV, the I-PACE, just ahead of the 2016 LA Auto Show. The I-Pace is still in its concept form and will hit production in 2018.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum said, "This isn't just a concept. It is a preview of a five-seat production car that will be on the road in 2018. He also said that this is the first battery powered electric vehicle the company has made and will open a new chapter for Jaguar.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

For Jaguar, the now Tata owned company, the electric I-PACE will make history for the carmaker when the SUV is launched in 2018 since the carmaker is serious about getting the vehicle right.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

The Jaguar I-PACE's chassis is specially built for an electric drivetrain. The cabin is pushed forward to offer more interior space, while also offering better visibility to the driver.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Powering the new Jaguar I-PACE is a liquid-cooled 90 kWh battery, powered by two 200hp motors on each axle. The motors provide the SUV a combined power of 400 horsepower and 700Nm of torque.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Power is constantly sent to all four wheels of the Jaguar I-PACE and on a fully charged tank, the electric SUV has a range of approximately 500km. The battery even has a rapid charging option.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Inside, the I-PACE boasts of Windsor leather, aluminum, carbon fiber, and Alcantara. The driver gets a 12-inch HD, virtual instrument cluster, while a 10-inch TFT along with a secondary 5.5-inch display occupy the centre console.

Jaguar Unveils An Electric SUV — The Jaguar I-PACE

Jaguar is already accepting reservations for the SUV online, and the company officials claim that a production variant of the Jaguar I-PACE will be showcased at an auto show next year.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 10:57 [IST]
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