Jaguar E-Pace
The Jaguar E-Pace (X540) is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C-segment in Europe) produced by the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) under their Jaguar marque. It was officially revealed on 13 July 2017 and was the second production Jaguar SUV.[2]
Jaguar E-Pace (X540) | |
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![]() E-Pace D180 AWD (Germany) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jaguar Land Rover |
Production | 2017–present |
Assembly |
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Designer | Ian Callum |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Platform | JLR PTA[1] |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Electric motor |
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Transmission | 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic (P160 & P300e) 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic |
Hybrid drivetrain | MHEV (P160 / D165 / D200) PHEV (P300e) |
Battery | 15 kWh Lithium ion (PHEV) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,681 mm (105.6 in) |
Length | 4,411 mm (173.7 in) |
Width | 1,984 mm (78.1 in) |
Height | 1,649 mm (64.9 in) |
The car is built in Graz, Austria, by Magna Steyr and from 2018 is also scheduled to be built by Chery Jaguar Land Rover, JLR's joint venture with partner Chery, in Changshu, China.[3][2]
Overview
- E-Pace R-Dynamic Rear
- Jaguar E-Pace HSE
- Jaguar E-Pace HSE
- Jaguar E-Pace P250 SE (Facelift, North America)
- Jaguar E-Pace P250 SE (Facelift, North America, Rear view)
- Interior
Designed under the direction of Jaguar chief designer Ian Callum, the vehicle uses the JLR PTA platform, as used by the second incarnation of Range Rover Evoque and the second incarnation of Land Rover Discovery Sport.[4][5]
The car has a transverse front engine and is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.[5]
Stunt driver Terry Grant performed a world record barrel roll jump in the car for the reveal which took place at the London ExCel centre.[3] The car did a 270 degree barrel roll and travelled 50 feet (15.3 metres) through the air.
Engines
North American models receive two variants of the 2.0-L Ingenium engine that produces either 247 hp (184 kW; 250 PS) or 296 hp (221 kW; 300 PS), all of which are mated to a 9–speed ZF 9-HP automatic.
References
- "New Jaguar E-Pace facelift adds plug-in hybrid power".
- Tisshaw, Mark (13 July 2017). "2018 Jaguar E-Pace officially revealed: release date, price and interior". Autocar. Haymarket Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- Tovey, Alan (13 July 2017). "Jaguar Land Rover changes up a gear with E-Pace launch". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- Fowler, Steve; McIlroy, John (13 July 2017). "New Jaguar E-Pace SUV unveiled: £28k baby F-Pace due in 2018". AutoExpress. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- "New Jaguar E-Pace Specification and Price Guide" (PDF). Jaguar E-Pace. Jaguar Land Rover. July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.