Jaguar prepares for the future

The Jaguar I-PACE Concept is the start of a new era for Jaguar. With transportation options becoming increasingly autonomous, the Concept previews a production car that will hit roads in 2018 and includes a five-seater sports car, family car and an SUV all in one. Jaguar’s design and engineering teams have taken full advantage of the opportunities presented by electrification: a cab-forward, sporting driving position, exceptional interior space and, of course, zero tailpipe emissions and instant acceleration. The battery pack and motors have been designed and engineered by Jaguar Land Rover to deliver outstanding efficiency. “No other project I've worked on has given me the sheer thrill that this one did," says Ian Callum, director of design for Jaguar. Inspired by the F-TYPE sports car, the interior is driver-focused. The driving position is much lower than a traditional SUV and this is accentuated by the dramatic, cantilevered centre console and slimline perforated seats. A new ‘flightdeck’ approach to the cockpit, featuring three screens - two touchscreens in the centre console and a virtual instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. To complete the interior, there’s a full- length panoramic glass roof, which floods the interior with natural light. The Concept includes 400PS and 700Nm of instant torque which is exactly the same torque rating as the F-TYPE SVR. The I-PACE Concept includes an electric brake booster, which replaces the normal vacuum servo, ensuring maximum flexibility in the brake system control and maintaining excellent pedal feel. The Concept’s electric motors and Lithium-Ion battery are designed to deliver the best possible performance and range. The I-PACE Concept delivers a range of more than 500 kilometres on the NEDC cycle and, using 50kW DC charging, achieves zero-to-full charging capability in just over two hours; 80 per cent charge capacity is reached in just 90 minutes. [gallery ids="26840,26842,26843"]