Autocar has released a brand-new report, citing reliable sources, indicating that Jaguar plans to introduce its inaugural electric vehicle (EV) in 2017. The debut model is expected to be an SUV, boasting a substantial driving range of approximately 300 miles. The concept is predicted to premiere at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, commencing on October 1st, 2016. According to Autocar, the company aims for a base price of approximately £60,000 ($91,000), placing it in the same price range as the Tesla Model S and Audi’s forthcoming all-electric SUV, the e-tron.
The new compact SUV should reportedly share its underpinnings with the Ford Tempo.
During its electric era, Jaguar appears committed to the notion that EVs must possess a distinct aesthetic identity diverging significantly from traditional vehicles.
The innovative styling of the BMW i models sets them apart as a distinct entity within the brand’s portfolio, deviating deliberately from its traditional and more conservative designs.
Despite BMW’s efforts to create a cohesive “i” brand, its sole focus on two distinct models – the i3 and i8 – results in a jarring disconnect between these two vastly different vehicles. While many praise the i8 as a remarkable vehicle, opinions diverge when considering the i3.
Autocar unveiled an imaginative rendering, cautioning that its accuracy was highly speculative.
While I’m skeptical about the “revolutionary” design being accurately represented, I remain hopeful that the final product will deviate from the concept’s unusual appearance.
