I-Pace Jaguar I-Pace [concept]

[lukeswiss]

What a great looking concept, I'd take this over an i3. Hope it comes like this to market.

 

[Matski]

Looks like an XJ's been put in a trash compactor. It will be interesting to see how much of the concept becomes production.

 

[Fido]

and this is supposed to mean?

Stunning design. Jaguar are on a role.

This crossover concept is powered with a electric system, but I think you're seeing it as one special model as competitor of Tesla. And could be correct or not, because from a long time, Jaguar is working in a new crossover to be positioned under the F-Pace, as competitor of Audi Q3, BMW X1, GLA or Infiniti QX30.

I mean that this concept could be this new compact crossover, powered with petrol, diesel and electric engines and too a new electric technology to be applied over other models. For example, the XE.

 

[zegerman]

The upper screen integration is probably the nicest I've seen.

 

[KiwiRob]

This crossover concept is powered with a electric system, but I think you're seeing it as one special model as competitor of Tesla. And could be correct or not, because from a long time, Jaguar is working in a new crossover to be positioned under the F-Pace, as competitor of Audi Q3, BMW X1, GLA or Infiniti QX30.

I mean that this concept could be this new compact crossover, powered with petrol, diesel and electric engines and too a new electric technology to be applied over other models. For example, the XE.

If they use the skateboard type chassis I don't think this vehicle could ever mount a traditional engine.

 

[Fido]

If they use the skateboard type chassis I don't think this vehicle could ever mount a traditional engine.

iQ[AI] platform is prepared for hybrids and electric cars.

 

[KiwiRob]

iQ[AI] platform is prepared for hybrids and electric cars.

Where does it say that because this statement says otherwise.

"This is an uncompromised electric vehicle designed from a clean sheet of paper: we developed a new architecture and selected only the best technology available. The I-PACE Concept fully exploits the potential EVs can offer in space utilisation, driving pleasure and performance."

Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, Technical Design Director, Jaguar Land Rover

 

[Fido]

Where does it say that because this statement says otherwise.

"This is an uncompromised electric vehicle designed from a clean sheet of paper: we developed a new architecture and selected only the best technology available. The I-PACE Concept fully exploits the potential EVs can offer in space utilisation, driving pleasure and performance."

Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, Technical Design Director, Jaguar Land Rover

Good. And do you think that they're going to develop a new architecture, specially for electrical vehicles, when they want all theirs products with electrical models? I don't believe that, sorry, because is a very great investment. And, precisely, they have told many times that iQ[AI] platform has the "same" features, as for example, MQB platform.

If one car producer developes a new platform specifically for one type of model, has to be very sure that they are going to sell many, many cars for amortize the platform.

We'll see in the future, but in the words from Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, I've not seen that won't be the iQ[AI] platform. He tells "we developed", not that they're going to do a new.

 

[KiwiRob]

Good. And do you think that they're going to develop a new architecture, specially for electrical vehicles, when they want all theirs products with electrical models? I don't believe that, sorry, because is a very great investment. And, precisely, they have told many times that iQ[AI] platform has the "same" features, as for example, MQB platform.

If one car producer developes a new platform specifically for one type of model, has to be very sure that they are going to sell many, many cars for amortize the platform.

We'll see in the future, but in the words from Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, I've not seen that won't be the iQ[AI] platform. He tells "we developed", not that they're going to do a new.

I think you're getting your platforms confused, this isn't built on the iQ[AI] platform, that's the XE, XF and all the new models, the vehicle uses and I quote

The I-Pace is not a platform derivative, it’s a car fully optimised to exploit an EV architecture. JLR lured Dr Wolfgang Ziebart, a former BMW board member and JLR engineering director, out of retirement to oversee the programme. “We agreed very quickly that I would be working on an electric car,” he says, a little enigmatically. “In terms of well-to-wheel efficiency, the EV is about 70 per cent.” (He’s no hydrogen fuel cell fan: its overall efficiency, he insists, is about 30 per cent)

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/la-motor-show/12-things-we-learned-about-new-jaguar-i-pace#1

The chassis is obviously EV only, just like a Tesla and the GM concept from a long time ago.

 

[ateekt]

That thing looks great. Sharp & adequate. Probably the best-looking SUV in its segment.

 

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[Rainer271]

Jaguar I-Pace spied in electrifying camo, not hiding much
Jag's electric crossover will take on segment rivals from Audi and Tesla next year.

A new batch of spy photos provides a excellent look at Jaguar’s upcoming I-Pace electric crossover. This example wears some rather interesting green and black camo, and it appears there are a few extra panels for hiding the extra shape. Still, this ranks as the best look yet at the model in semi-production guise.

Even in this early form, it’s clear the production version of the I-Pace maintains the major cues from the concept. A broad grille and sharp-edged headlights are visible up front. The poor fitment between the hood and bumper indicate either that these aren’t the final parts or that Jaguar’s engineers are trying to keep the final shape hidden.

Similarly the ribs along the upper portion of the doors probably obfuscation, too, since these parts aren’t on the concept. Plus, they ruin the profile’s chiseled appearance.

Much of this test mule’s rear comes directly from the concept. A roof-mounted wing connects to a steeply raked rear window. A sharply angled step leads to a lightly sculpted tailgate with angular taillights. The only major adjustment is that this model has a fairly conventional rear bumper rather than the large openings on the show car.

Jaguar unveiled the I-Pace concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. The version there packed a 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. Two electric motors – one on each axle – offered all-wheel drive and a total output of 400 horsepower (298 kilowatts) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) of torque. Jag estimated the Tesla-Model-X-fighting crossover could manage 220 miles on a full charge, and it could reach 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) in four seconds.

This probably isn’t our last opportunity to spy the I-Pace’s development because there’s still around a year or more before production begins. Magna Steyr will build the electric crossover in Graz, Austria, in 2018. Depending on the market, sales will probably start sometime that year.

The I-Pace will arrive on the market at around the same time as Audi’s own electric crossover. They’ll both aim to challenge the Tesla Model X. It’ll be an interesting fight to watch. The European brands have more familiar names, but the American EV maker updates its products’ powertrains and software faster than conventional automakers. Jaguar and Audi might have to keep up with a moving target to avoid being left behind.

Photo Source: KGP Photography

https://www.motor1.com/news/140965/jaguar-i-pace-spy-photos/

 

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[Centurion]

Given the poor reliability record of JLR, an all electric car from them is bound to take their reputation to new lows.

 

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That looks like a media shoot.

 

[Cashmere]

Given the poor reliability record of JLR, an all electric car from them is bound to take their reputation to new lows.

Not necessarily. Electric cars have far fewer moving parts compared to ICE cars. The most important parts (motor & battery) are designed to last at least 10-20 years (if not more).

Provided Jaguar have an agile software development team dedicated to their electric cars, most issues should be easily resolved via software update. Also unlike most ICE cars, almost all vehicle diagnostics will be accessible remotely through the cloud, enabling engineers to proactively fix issues and be aware of them before the owner even books their service.

 

[Centurion]

Not necessarily. Electric cars have far fewer moving parts compared to ICE cars. The most important parts (motor & battery) are designed to last at least 10-20 years (if not more).

Provided Jaguar have an agile software development team dedicated to their electric cars, most issues should be easily resolved via software update. Also unlike most ICE cars, almost all vehicle diagnostics will be accessible remotely through the cloud, enabling engineers to proactively fix issues and be aware of them before the owner even books their service.

Over-the-air repairs would be very good given that many issues with JLR cars are electronically related. This includes silly things like failing cruise control, air-conditioning, boot lid etc you name it.

 

[Cashmere]

Interesting quote from Karl-Friedrich Stracke, president of vehicle technology and engineering at Magna Steyr, who had the opportunity to recently test drive a pre-production I-Pace and he came away thoroughly impressed.

"The acceleration is unbelievable, it is faster than Tesla. You press the accelerator and it pushes you back into the seat. The steering is very agile and nimble and you don't feel the mass of the car," Stracke said. "The chassis performance is gorgeous. It's unbelievably quiet. There is some fine-tuning going on with the suspension, but that's normal work. I am 100 percent certain it will challenge a lot of cars on the market today."

Link: Jaguar I-Pace aims straight for the Tesla Model X