The Jaguar I-Pace BEV has been discussed previously on this forum (e.g. on the Jag gets in on the "EV's don't have to look stupid" Market. thread), but I thought it would be good to start a dedicated thread to the car itself - similar to other BEVs on this sub-forum. Maybe that will also help avoid cluttering of the various Model 3 threads.
At least in Europe and U.S., Jaguar has started to register interest for the car - meaning one can sign-up with the different country subsidiaries of Jaguar, who will then also hook you up with the nearest dealer. At least one member, @smac, has mentioned on TMC of having already paid a deposit for this car. So, definitely Jaguar is a bit further along in their canvassing than, say, the Audi/Volkswagen group who are merely talking one way at this stage.
I would be interested to hear if others than @smac have signed up on the I-Pace yet? I am considering it as well, though of course this early in the game it is just a gesture in most places, not yet really an actual commitment.
Back in November The Verge said I-Pace is aimed at Model X, but I am not convinced of that - indeed the fact that it does not seem to be, keeps me interested since I'm predominantly looking for a second car. First of all, it is smaller. Second, what we now have heard of it pricing suggests 10-15% above a similar F-Pace, which - unless Jaguar only sticks to highest end of the F-Pace comparison - should allow for also a price range below Model X.
Anything is possible, though, in this transition stage of the market. I-Pace may well be delayed and/or priced upwards of expectations. It is also clear the concept shown has many concept car qualities to it, so changes in interior styling etc. can be expected.
I'll close this opening post with a great quote from @smac. Let's keep talking.
At least in Europe and U.S., Jaguar has started to register interest for the car - meaning one can sign-up with the different country subsidiaries of Jaguar, who will then also hook you up with the nearest dealer. At least one member, @smac, has mentioned on TMC of having already paid a deposit for this car. So, definitely Jaguar is a bit further along in their canvassing than, say, the Audi/Volkswagen group who are merely talking one way at this stage.
I would be interested to hear if others than @smac have signed up on the I-Pace yet? I am considering it as well, though of course this early in the game it is just a gesture in most places, not yet really an actual commitment.
Back in November The Verge said I-Pace is aimed at Model X, but I am not convinced of that - indeed the fact that it does not seem to be, keeps me interested since I'm predominantly looking for a second car. First of all, it is smaller. Second, what we now have heard of it pricing suggests 10-15% above a similar F-Pace, which - unless Jaguar only sticks to highest end of the F-Pace comparison - should allow for also a price range below Model X.
Anything is possible, though, in this transition stage of the market. I-Pace may well be delayed and/or priced upwards of expectations. It is also clear the concept shown has many concept car qualities to it, so changes in interior styling etc. can be expected.
I'll close this opening post with a great quote from @smac. Let's keep talking.
Well my take from now actually seeing the car is it is very nice in the metal. The way the top of the grille actually is a diversion channel under the front portion of the hood is neat way to accomplish the balance of brand identity against aero concerns. So yes it's form over function, but I think it's been dealt with intelligently, and actually adds a nice piece of hidden detail if you look closely enough (and from a low enough vantage point you can see right the way through).
It is the same all over to be honest, lots of nice touches, it's crisp, and well proportioned. Next to the Range Rover Velar (which in truth was getting more visitor attention), it clearly isn't a true SUV style, if anything it's a sort of cross between a Golf/Focus style hatch and an Evoque. For me though it pulls off a new segment you may consider as an SUVBack, without looking weird. (Who remembers how the BMW X6 took some getting used to at launch.)
It's definitely a smaller footprint to the Model S, which is no bad thing in Europe. We will have to wait and see how this translates into the interior space.
Interestingly Magna (the firm building the IPace) were also exhibiting, in their case a prototype REX EV, that used a fuel cell. (Not sure that's a good idea btw, but it was interesting to see they are investing R+D in the EV space).
As for the dates, I was assured 2018 to the UK market by JLR.
One take away from the show was almost without exception every manufacturer had a charge point somewhere on their stand. EV'ification is definitely gaining pace, albeit with PHEV's being by far the most represented.