The Jaguar I-Pace Is A 395bhp Electric SUV With A Dash Of Sex Appeal

An electric baby brother to the F-Pace SUV has been revealed at the LA Auto Show, and a production version will follow in 2018
The Jaguar I-Pace Is A 395bhp Electric SUV With A Dash Of Sex Appeal

You could be forgiven for thinking Jaguar is a little too old school in the powertrain department. After all, it’s one of only a few manufacturers still fiddling around with superchargers, and you won’t find a single hybrid car or EV in the company’s current range.

However, that last point is due to be addressed by this sharp-suited son-of-a-gun, the all-electric I-Pace.

The Jaguar I-Pace Is A 395bhp Electric SUV With A Dash Of Sex Appeal

Yes, it is a concept for now, but this isn’t just some spangly showpiece: it previews a production car which will be “on the road in 2018”. And we’ll forgive the rather predictable name (I suppose it was either this or ‘E-Pace’), as to our eyes it looks rather dashing - like the larger F-Pace and the striking C-X75 supercar concept had some aesthetically pleasing offspring.

If the C-X17 concept - which morphed into the F-Pace - is anything to go by, it hopefully shouldn’t change much when the production version arrives. But what lies under its sharp suit?

The Jaguar I-Pace Is A 395bhp Electric SUV With A Dash Of Sex Appeal

We’re looking at a twin-motor, all-wheel drive setup powered by a 90kWh battery, putting out 395bhp and 700nm of torque. Not enough to give the more serious Teslas a worry, but enough for a 0-62mph time of four seconds dead. The range meanwhile is 220 miles, with an 80 per cent charge taking 90 minutes and a full charge taking two hours.

Jaguar is promising “precise, agile driving dynamics as yet unseen on an electric vehicle,” thanks to a low centre of gravity plus the same integral link rear suspension setup it’s been using on the XE, XF and F-Pace.

The Jaguar I-Pace Is A 395bhp Electric SUV With A Dash Of Sex Appeal

The interior is full of many screens, including a 12-inch display for the instrument binnacle, a 12-inch touchscreen in the middle of the dash, and a 5.5-inch touchscreen for the climate control display just below.

Fancy having a good gawp in the metal? It’s on display at the LA Auto Show from Wednesday.

Comments

Stubaru

Is it just me
Or does that look really appealing

11/15/2016 - 04:30 |
19 | 4
OgierJr (Ford Powered) (Hoof-Hearted)

In reply to by Stubaru

Reminds me of grumpy cat.

11/15/2016 - 04:56 |
9 | 0
iCypher(Joel Chan)

In reply to by Stubaru

Not just you,mate.

11/15/2016 - 14:40 |
1 | 0

It really does! :D
Not too different from the F-Pace, which is a great looking car. It also doesn’t look too alien or weird like a Renault Zoe and a Nissan Leaf. Jaguar did a great job on this car in terms of exterior and interior design :)

03/10/2017 - 11:46 |
0 | 0
Ezra Berg (1994 Buick Roadmaster) (1970 El Camino)
11/15/2016 - 04:35 |
74 | 7

But it’s so ugly…

11/15/2016 - 11:46 |
21 | 14
Oliver Coleman

It looks very nice, but where is the mode selector for changing the driving modes?!

11/15/2016 - 04:37 |
2 | 2
Kyle Ashdown

Most important feature? It’s a Jaaaaaag.

11/15/2016 - 04:40 |
35 | 1
☆★THEBOOSTEDBRIT★☆

In reply to by Kyle Ashdown

11/15/2016 - 05:34 |
3 | 3

‘You feel classy just standing next to it!’

11/15/2016 - 05:48 |
20 | 1
Gus (SQUAD SQUAD)

Haha

11/15/2016 - 05:03 |
18 | 2
DJ N

Besides the fact its electric, it reminds me a bit of the i8 in the front

11/15/2016 - 05:31 |
1 | 0
Michael R. T. Jensen

Good idea for them to broaden their horizons, however the rear end is hideous. Stop trying to make SUV rears look like sports cars: You aren’t fooling anyone. Looking at you as well, BMW.

11/15/2016 - 05:40 |
28 | 0

Thats the last gen x6 which does look pretty ugly but the newer one does look pretty nice and I have seen the CAD drawings and prototypes for the upcoming x6 and x5 models and those look even better.

11/15/2016 - 15:52 |
1 | 0
Joshua Lue

That interior better look like that and be made from good materials. Because at the moment whoever is in charge or interiors is doing a dam awful job. So dull and poor quality :’( worst thing about them, amd the reason why I’m looking for a used facelift XF rather than a new one.

11/15/2016 - 06:11 |
1 | 1
Anonymous

I’m pretty sure that there is a Range Rover Hybrid out there…..

11/15/2016 - 06:25 |
3 | 0
suchdoge

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Yes there is, think i saw it on Fifth gear…

11/15/2016 - 12:37 |
0 | 0
Claudiu

At least I won’t get my sausages stuck in the doors….
Im looking at you tesla

11/15/2016 - 07:13 |
5 | 1

Watched Bjørn Nyland?

11/15/2016 - 15:20 |
0 | 0

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