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'Jaguar is poised to give the green light to a shock new high-roof 'crossover' 4x4 that could replace the X-type' - that's how Autocar's world exclusive scoop opens this week. Following in the tracks of Mercedes' R-class and BMW's recently-announced 'SFC' vehicle, this new breed of Jag will combine 'the utility of an MPV with four-wheel-drive and the slick lines of an upmarket estate.' It could be on sale as early as 2007 - and you can read about it this week.
'US dealers are crying out for some kind of crossover,' explains news editor Hilton Holloway, 'but it won't be forced on the marque. For once, it is perfectly placed to meet market trends, having the components at its disposal to create a spacious, luxurious high-roof four-wheel-drive vehicle - with up to seven seats.'
Crossovers are Suv's, they just offer less versatility for the same price.
Not really. Just as much versatility, minus the heavy duty offroad capablilty that SUV buyer's never use anyway. Seems to me the wildly popular car-based SUVs are just the precurser to them.
Jag's New CrossOver SUV Aluminium body, 4WD and designed by Ian Callum. Sounds good, right? Paul Horrell has the details
Jaguar's next 5 years are going to be action-packed. It's going to bust out in all sorts of directions from its current niche of lush saloons and GTs.
The confirmed production C-X75 isn't even a fraction of it. You'll also no doubt be expecting the small two-seat roadster and coupe for 2013 - let's call them the F-type. Then there's a small saloon or hatch due in late 2014, a sort of Audi A5 Sportback rival. Again, no great surprise.
The real shock is a crossover SUV. It's not yet fully designed, but there's every intention to build it, from around 2015. Isn't that Land Rover's territory? Well, Jag people think they can do something different - so ignore all those Photoshop renderings washing round the interweb of Evoques with a Jag grille pasted on.
The key is aluminium.
See, Jaguar is planning that all its cars use aluminium bodies, as the XJ and XK do now (the current XF is steel, but that'll change when it's replaced in 2014.) The engineers say their aluminium bodywork saves about 200-300kg per vehicle, once you've accounted for the lighter powertrains and brakes that come with the lighter bodies.
But the XJ/XK platform is too big for the new sports car and compact saloon/hatch. So the company has got to develop a new rear-drive platform to build those cars.
But here's the dilemma. On their own their sales wouldn't be enough to pay for the development and tooling for the new platform. Jaguar needs, in industry jargon, more volume. It wants 200,000 cars a year from the new platform - at the moment it sells just 50k a year all-in. And the SUV ought to give a big slice of that extra volume, in America and China and Russia.
Imagine, a compact crossover with the lightness and agility of aluminium. No-one else is doing that. And won't be before 2015.
So what've we got? Aluminium body styled as only Ian Callum knows how. Engines: four-cylinder 2.2 and 3.0 V6 diesels. For petrols, the choice to go either eco or hi-performance depending what people want by then. They can use the 4-cylinder turbo from the Evoque, or a new 3.7 V6 from the F-type, or even a supercharged version of that. Transmission: 8-speed auto. 4-wheel drive. And even a full-hybrid option too, using the system that'll go into the next-gen Range Rover in 2012.
Jaguar even has a 4WD system already in development, to be fitted to the XJ from 2013 to make it an Audi A8 rival in snowy markets. This can be plugged into the new crossover.
Buying an Audi Q5? Go ahead. This Jag will be ready just in time for you to trade it in.
It wants 200,000 cars a year from the new platform - at the moment it sells just 50k a year all-in. And the SUV ought to give a big slice of that extra volume, in America and China and Russia.
Really? Build it and they will come? Not sure about that.
With the top-three germans pushing major pricing thresholds with their SUVs, and sedans, it is only a matter of time for the high end luxury brands to join.
Porsche's Panamera and Cayenne were great successes. Which will soon to be paired with a small SUV (Cajun) and mid-sized Panamera (nameless).
Jag is releasing a mini-XF, and now this SUV/crossover.
....it all makes sense. X5s and Q7s arent exactly cheap these days. Theres a lot of room in the market for the luxo contenders to step in. Hell, a loaded 5-series or X5 pushes the 70/80k mark. Jag and Porsche are being VERY quick in entering the game.
Jaguar has traveled to Frankfurt to unveil the C-X17 sports crossover concept. Widely expected to preview Jaguar’s first-ever production crossover model, the C-X17 also debuts a new aluminum architecture that will underpin the brand’s upcoming BMW 3-Series rival.
Penned under the watch of Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum, the C-X17 blends a traditional crossover shape with a variety of cues borrowed from Jaguar’s sedan and convertible models. Up front, it features narrowed headlights and an oversized grill inspired by the XJ, while around back are muscular haunches and taillights that recall the F-Type. Enormous 23-inch wheels add a bit of flair, as do the de rigeur stylized fender vents.
Aside from a small overlay of black plastic around the base of the C-X17, there are no rugged imitation SUV design cues, revealing that the utility-type vehicle won't possess any off road ability like sister brand Land Rover's offerings. Instead, it will be a more style and luxury-oriented model tasked with expanding Jaguar's lineup. The C-X17's production nameplate isn't known.
Jaguar isn’t talking about what lurks under the C-X17’s hood, but the automaker is willing to reveal that the concept is fitted with its “intelligent” all-wheel-drive system along with a brake-based torque-vectoring setup.
Concept interiors tend to be the no-holds-barred playgrounds of automotive designers, and the C-X17’s fanciful cabin is no different. It combines premium materials like two-tone Connolly leather upholstery and milled aluminum with futuristic, flowing lines and a panoramic sunroof with unique sculpted vanes. A quartet of bucket seats are separated in the middle by what Jaguar calls an “interactive surface console,” which allows occupants to upload pictures, video and sound files and “flick” them forwards or rearwards to share with the front or rear passengers.
All-New Aluminum Architecture
The C-X17 rides on a new aluminum architecture that Jaguar says will make its production debut in its upcoming C/D segment luxury sedan.
Both modular and scalable, the architecture is rigid, lightweight and more sustainable than before, incorporating a new high-strength alloy made almost exclusively from recycled materials. Intended to support a wide bandwidth of models and derivatives, it’s flexible enough to enable different vehicles to be produced on the same line at the same time, and also allows for the production mix to be quickly adapted to changes in market demand.
Jaguar’s 3-Series-fighting-sedan will launch with the architecture in global markets in 2015, and will arrive in North American showrooms in 2016. To go along with its new underpinnings, the four-door will introduce a new family of gasoline and diesel four-cylinder motors while also offering Jaguar’s new supercharged 3.0-liter V6.
These are the latest spy shots of Jaguar’s upcoming SUV based on the C-X17 concept first shown at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. Previously thought to be an XQ or Q-Type, Jaguar has since confirmed that it’s first-ever high-riding model will be called an F-Pace. While the name might be a bit of an odd choice—Jaguar says it picked F-Pace to link the new SUV with the F-Type sports car—we’re glad to report that the production version appears almost identical to the handsome concept.
Faithfully transferred to the production model are the concept’s muscular haunches and taut surfaces, as well as its slit-like lights. For the interior, a previous spy shot revealed a dash layout that resembles the one in the 2017 XE sedan. Key elements will be a rotary dial and a central display screen for Jaguar’s new InControl infotainment system.
The F-Pace will take on the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and new Mercedes-Benz GLC in the premium small crossover segment but will be set apart by brilliant dynamics and fuel efficiency made possible by lightweight aluminum construction. Underpinning the vehicle is Jaguar Land Rover’s iQ[Al] platform that debuted in the XE and also underpins the recently revealed 2016 XF.
Derived from the Premium Lightweight Architecture used by Land Rover, the iQ[Al] is a scalable vehicle platform designed not only to be light but also extremely stiff. It’s also been designed to incorporate innovative efficiency technologies such as diesel, plug-in hybrid and even battery-powered electric powertrains, and it also features some pretty sophisticated chassis technology like Instinctive All-Wheel Drive and All Surface Progress Control.
Standard powertrains in the F-Pace will include Jaguar’s Ingenium range of turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinders, and the automaker’s supercharged 3.0-liter V-6. At launch in the U.S. we’re likely to see the F-Pace’s engine lineup mirror that of the XE, which means a base 2.0-liter diesel and more potent supercharged 3.0-liter V-6. An eight-speed automatic is expected to be the only transmission.
Production of the F-Pace will be handled at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant in the U.K., following a world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show this September. Sales should start in 2016, with the vehicle arriving as a 2017 model.
Jaguar’s new F-Pace is less than two weeks away from its world debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show but the British automaker has given us a tantalizing first look at the small, sporty crossover SUV. The single shot and accompanying video only reveal the side profile but already we can tell that the F-Pace is shaping up to be one stunning vehicle.
Camouflaged prototypes have already been seen proving the everyday usability and exceptional ride and handling of the vehicle, by supporting Team Sky on the Tour de France, enduring more than a quarter of a million miles of extreme testing, and tackling some of the most challenging roads in world.
But what really makes the F-Pace stand out from the crowd is its aluminum-intensive construction, namely the lightweight iQ[Al] platform that features in the latest XE and XF sedan models. Combined with some pretty sophisticated chassis technology, the lightweight yet rigid construction should ensure the F-Pace handles brilliantly and like no other SUV in its segment.
The F-Pace has been confirmed to go on sale in the United States next spring, as a 2017 model. Expect a starting price somewhere between $35k and $40k in line with Jaguar’s aggressive pricing strategy announced yesterday.
Powertrain options are yet to be announced but we can expect similar offerings to those in the 2017 XE. That means an entry-level 25t powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder, possibly a mid-level 20d powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel, and a 35t with a supercharged V-6. Further down the track there are likely to be more potent options such as an F-Pace S and even R- or SVR-badged versions. There are also rumors that the F-Pace may form the basis of Jaguar’s first electric car.
The F-Pace’s debut in Frankfurt on September 15 will be the highlight of Jaguar’s 80th anniversary celebrations this year.
Really like its styling and specs look decent too. But it's not cheap...at least in Canada that's the case. I'm not sure why Canada has pricing info already but not USA. .
For comparison...
X3 28D: 180hp: $46k
X3 35i 300hp: $50k
All in CAD. It's interesting how the Jaguar new XE is cheaper than the 3 series, trim vs trim. But that's not the case at all for the F-Pace vs X3 comparison.
A 176mph top speed is what happens when you give Jag's SUV the SVR treatment
If you want proof that the SUV is the car that ate the world, look no further than Jaguar’s F-Pace. This is also the car that saved the company’s bacon. To date, Jaguar has shifted 132,000 globally, and sold more of them last year than it managed its entire range back in 2011. This is what success circa 2018 looks like.
So while we’re never completely sure what the point of a high-performance 4x4 really is, let’s just say the new F-Pace SVR has something of a celebratory feel to it. It’s also the work of JLR’s fast-moving Special Vehicle Operations division, who have muscled an extra 44 per cent of power out of Jaguar’s familiar supercharged 5.0-litre V8, to deliver 542bhp. It’ll do 62mph in 4.1 seconds, has a top speed of 176mph, but crucially should stop properly courtesy of uprated brakes, 395mm/396mm diameter front/rear, with two-piece discs.
It’s also not completely barmy looking. Almost subtle, in fact. Aerodynamic requirements are taken care of via huge air intakes at the front, and vents behind the front wheels that reduce the pressure build-up caused by swirling vortices in that area, but also reduce lift and provide the extra cooling the SVR’s hard-working brakes need. There are also wheelarch extensions, extra body mouldings on the sills, and bonnet vents to funnel cooling air to the engine.
New lightweight forged alloy wheels are available, the 22in items weighing 2.4kg less at the front and 1.7kg lighter at the rear. The front and rear springs are 30 and 10 per cent stiffer front and rear, and a revised anti-roll bar reduces body roll by five per cent.
It’ll sound good, too: the SVR uses Jaguar’s Variable Valve Active Exhaust system, ideal for alienating your neighbours on a cold morning, although you can always fob them off by telling them it weighs 6.6kg less than the standard set-up and helps reduce back pressure. This is also the first F-Pace to use the firm’s rear Electronic Active Differential, and the adaptive suspension, electric power steering, torque vectoring, and driving mode configurator all run bespoke SVR software.
There are ‘slim-line’ performance seats inside, an SVR-specific steering wheel, and four different interior colour schemes. Occupants get 4G WiFi for up to eight devices, to silence family arguments while you travel at warp speed, and the now familiar, and not altogether wonderful, Touch Pro 10in touchscreen is also present.
The F-Pace SVR costs from £74,835. More bacon saved.
Jaguar's first-ever crossover is getting a major update. The 2021 Jaguar F-Pace, while looking not much different on the outside, is hiding an all-new interior as well as new engines.
The changes to the exterior are quite mild, rather like those of the F-Type. Headlights and taillights are more slender, with the tails losing their little rounded sections altogether. The grille and diffuser areas of the bumpers have been slightly changed, and the main grille gets different inserts on all trims. The fender vents now get the "Leaper," the cat logo, embedded in them.
Under the hood are two types of engines. There's the familiar turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder at the base of the range with 246 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Above that are two versions of the new inline-six-cylinder engine, both of which use a regular turbocharger and an electric supercharger. The less-potent version makes 335 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output version makes 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Each engine also gets a belt-driven starter-generator powered by the same 48-volt electrical system that drives the electric supercharger. All engines are coupled to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.
The interior gets the most immediately noticeable changes. The curvy, rounded dash of the outgoing model is replaced with a more crisp design with better-integrated air vents and large sections of contrasting leather and other accents such as metal or wood trim. An available 11.4-inch infotainment screen dominates the center stack, and it runs the new Pivi Pro infotainment system launched on the Land Rover Defender and the Jaguar I-Pace. This infotainment system can support pairing two phones at once and can receive over-the-air updates. The instrument cluster is available as a 12.3-inch screen that can be configured to show an array of different information including navigation info. The old shifter dial is replaced with a small leather and metal shift lever.
Jaguar is also including more features as standard in the F-Pace. Among them are heated seats, a Meridian sound system, keyless entry, blind-spot monitoring and a surround-view camera. Active noise cancellation is also standard and a first on a Jaguar.
Pricing and the on-sale date for the new F-Pace have not yet been announced.
The exclusive F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 is the first limited edition of Jaguar's pinnacle high-performance SUV, created by the personalisation experts at SV Bespoke. Just 394 examples are available worldwide.
An emotive specification, inspired by Jaguar's rich racing heritage, includes specially-formulated Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork, Champagne Gold Satin 22-inch forged alloy wheels, Sunset Gold Satin exterior and interior detailing, plus a 'One of 394' SV Bespoke commissioning graphic.
The Edition 1988 name pays tribute to the racing success of the World Sports-Prototype Championship-winning XJR-9 in 1988.
"Since its introduction in 2019, the Jaguar F-PACE SVR has established itself as a highly characterful and rewarding high-performance car. Pairing these qualities with a level of SV Bespoke personalisation and exclusivity never offered before on F-PACE makes Edition 1988 an even more captivating proposition. With strictly limited availability, we're confident this will quickly become the most sought-after F-PACE SVR yet." Mark Turner, Commercial Director of Special Vehicle Operations, Jaguar
Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork is a new colour that will only be offered to Jaguar F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 customers.
"The design of the F-PACE SVR Edition 1988 is inspired by legendary Jaguar endurance racing cars. The Midnight Amethyst Gloss paintwork appears black until its amethyst undertones are revealed in bright sunshine, emphasising the SVR's dynamic exterior. To achieve this dramatic Ultra Metallic Gloss finish, we assessed more than 40 variations to create the desired depth of colour." Richard Woolley, Special Vehicle Operations Creative Director, Jaguar
Edition 1988 is also unique in featuring a Sunset Gold Satin Jaguar leaper and script on the tailgate. A laser-etched Edition 1988 logo is applied to each front wing panel.
In addition to the F-PACE SVR Black Pack components fitted as standard on Edition 1988, Gloss Black finishes are extended to the door mirror caps, brake calipers, wheel centre caps and the letter R on the SVR badging.
Further enhancing the refined and luxurious interior of Jaguar F-PACE SVR, which incorporates open-pore carbon fibre finishers, Edition 1988 features semi-aniline Ebony leather upholstery and exclusive Sunset Gold Satin detailing across the dashboard, steering wheel spokes, gear shift paddles and the heated-and-cooled front Performance Seats.
The Jaguar leaper and horn ring on the steering wheel receive a Satin Black finish, while subtle SV Bespoke and Edition 1988 branding on the illuminated treadplates and dashboard, completes the package.
"Edition 1988 started with our SV Bespoke and Jaguar Design teams taking inspiration from the iconic liveries of Jaguar's race-winning sports cars. The result is a winning combination of colours, textures and features that celebrates sporting success while making the F-PACE SVR even more appealing." Mark Wilkes, Director of Vehicle Personalisation, Jaguar
F-PACE SVR is Jaguar's pinnacle performance SUV. Powered exclusively by Jaguar's 550PS 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine, it is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds) and can reach a top speed of 178mph (286km/h).
A comprehensive package of technical enhancements developed and engineered by the experts at Special Vehicle Operations ensures F-PACE SVR delivers a performance-focused driving experience without affecting everyday usability.
A luxurious interior with sliding panoramic roof, head-up display and the latest connectivity technologies including wireless device charging and Amazon Alexa integration, underlines Jaguar F-PACE SVR Edition 1988's role as a refined SUV with exceptional performance.
The Pivi Pro infotainment system now also incorporates what3words, meaning navigation destinations can be set using unique three-word strings that correspond to precise 3m sq locations. Just type the words 'snug.times.tests', for example, to arrive at the Jaguar Heritage Trust where the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours-winning Jaguar XJR-9 is cared for today.
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