[Auto] Jaguar I-Pace 2021: More technology and elegance for this electric SUV

[Dr.Drako]

If we had been told a decade ago that Jaguar was going to get ahead of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, we would have died of laughter. The English firm, although positioned in the same market segment as the German ones, has never been able to overcome them. However, with the launch of the Jaguar I-Pace it hit the table and achieved the image it deserved, with a high technological profile.

But not only that, it is that the Jaguar I-Pace has devastated half the world, receiving highly acclaimed awards. However, sleeping for weeks debuts restyling. In this case, those responsible for the brand have had it very easy, since there was little to touch. Still, they have revised the model from top to bottom, to fine-tune what has lagged behind.

The Jaguar I-Pace 2021 maintains its appearance and increases elegance

On an aesthetic level, the evolution of the renewed Jaguar I-Pace is limited. It is an aspect in which it continues to shine, with muscular and very modern lines. In fact, his rivals seem more conservative than him, so the design team has limited itself to subtle improvements. One of the most notable affects the front area, specifically the grill, which becomes more elegant thanks to the inclusion of chrome elements.

 

Another aspect that evolves is the color palette to dress up your accessories. To the existing ones are added three new Caldera Red, Portofino Blue and Eiger Gray. To complement these possibilities, new alloy wheels and a more exclusive decoration package appear. Called the Bright Pack, it is available throughout the range, and is positioned as the most luxurious and exclusive option.

 

Renovated interior with better technology and better quality

If the evolution is limited abroad, the interior of the Jaguar I-Pace gains in quality and technology. First, we found a configurable digital instrument cluster that comes to life thanks to a 12.3-inch screen. The central area is chaired by a revised 10-inch touch screen that includes the innovative Pivi Pro infotainment system. Now, this element has an eSim that gives it new functions.

Among them is the possibility of real-time traffic updates, search for charging points or the weather. Another novelty is the slot, located under the controls of the climate control, for charging phones. Precisely the air conditioner is another aspect that has been improved, since it includes a filter that allows to retain particles of up to 2.5 PM. In addition, it has a pre-conditioning function, that is, it can be activated through the smartphone so that the cabin is at the temperature we want.

 

Next to it we have a renewed 360º vision system with ClearSight interior rearview mirror. As for equipment possibilities, the level remains very high. Thus, the immense list includes elements such as the Meridian 3D surround sound system with TrifieldTM technology, equipped with 2 ceiling speakers. Finally, mention that although the design is maintained, the quality of the materials has been revised and the adjustments improved.

 

Important improvements for an identical electrical scheme

To finish, we should take a look at your electric powertrain. The Jaguar I-Pace 2021 maintains the configuration we already know: two electric motors, one on each axis. To feed, drink from a lithium ion battery with 90 kWh of energy capacity. Both parameters have not been altered, but their engineers have made improvements that affect the charging process.

 

Now included in the price is a new wall charger with a three-phase plug that supports up to 11 kW of alternating current. Therefore, we can fully fill your battery in a time between 8 and 9 hours. In addition, it supports up to 100 kW of power in charging stations with direct current. Everything, to continue being one of the electric SUVs with the best autonomy in the world, about 470 kilometers according to the WLTP protocol.

 

Its arrival on the market is scheduled for the coming weeks, but in the UK it is already available. If you want to order, the reservation book is already open, although it will not be until later that we know more details. Among them is its official price list and equipment levels.