The new Jaguar E-Pace has been revealed, featuring a refreshed exterior, updated interior, and, under the skin, a brand new vehicle architecture.
Externally, the British brand’s design team reckons the new version is “more assertive” and “luxurious” looking than before.
At the front, changes include a revised lower aperture incorporating a blade element; a new grille mesh design with diamond detailing featuring a contemporary chrome finish; and new side fender vents. There are also new all-LED headlights complete with ‘Double J’ daytime running light signatures.
At the rear, the lower bumper features a new mesh insert that sits between the integrated tail pipes, which are standard with four-cylinder petrol engines. All other engine derivatives gain new slim horizontal blade finishers. The all-LED rear lights are inspired by the all-electric I-Pace and feature Jaguar’s chicane graphic.
On the inside, details include an integrated 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen at the centre of the dashboard, which controls the new Pivi Pro infotainment system.
There’s also a larger stowage area in front of the new drive selector, which itself is now lower and wider and features an upper section finished with ‘cricket-ball’ stitching, the lower part being made of metal.
In an effort to create a more luxury atmosphere, there are metallic speaker accents and metallic vent finishes, as well as metallic rotary dials.
“New E-Pace features key design elements from across the Jaguar family, enhancing the exterior and introducing beautiful new details to the interior. All this ensures the latest model has a more grown-up appeal while retaining its compact performance SUV sensibilities,” asserts company design boss, Julian Thomson.
In terms of power, the new E-Pace will be offered with a choice of engines – including a plug-in hybrid powertrain option.
“The new Jaguar E-Pace is available with a comprehensive choice of powertrains to suit any requirement while the new Premium Transverse Architecture ensures the exceptional performance, ride, handling and comfort expected from a Jaguar,” says the brand’s chief product engineer, Dirk Lorenz.