Jaguar is in the process of overhauling its lineup as it
prepares to fully embrace electrification. This year we'll see a new design
theme introduced as Jaguar redesigns
its XJ flagship with battery-electric power.
Existing models will also receive influences of the new
design theme, including the E-Pace as
evidenced by a camouflaged prototype spotted testing once again.
The prototype appears to feature new fascias front and rear,
plus new internals for the headlights. There doesn't appear to be any tweaks to
the taillights at this stage, though this could change on more advanced
prototypes.
There could also be tweaks to the interior, because we can
see some camouflage on the dash in some of the shots. A new digital instrument
cluster and a larger infotainment screen are possible.
It isn't clear what powertrain changes are planned, though a
mild-hybrid system borrowed from the related Land
Rover Range Rover Evoque is likely. This is a 2.0-liter turbocharged
inline-4 with a belt-driven motor-generator. Rather than adding power, the
motor-generator is used to recover energy under braking and aid the engine or
enable coasting with the engine switched off to save fuel. The E-Pace is
currently available with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 with outputs of 246 and 296
horsepower.
The E-Pace arrived for the 2018 model year. This updated
version is expected in late 2020 as a 2021 model. Stay tuned for updates as
development continues.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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