[Auto] Jaguar I-Pace Black Edition: The British SUV plays it all on black

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Although many may not know it, the Jaguar I-Pace has the honor of being the first premium electric SUV to hit the market. The problem is that the shadow of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz is so long that the English cannot shake it off. No matter what they do, the multiple virtues of the I-Pace are overshadowed by others that took longer to arrive. In fact, it was just the winner of the 2019 Car of the Year award in Europe.

Be that as it may, the life cycle of the Jaguar I-Pace must continue and those responsible want it not to lose its shine. To do this, from time to time they launch a special version with which to increase their appeal. The last one has just been presented and, although simple, it adds a touch of glamor to an already very well finished set. It is called Black Edition and is twinned with the Black Edition collection that the F-Type sports car has released.

Jaguar I-Pace Black Edition refreshes its image with new decorative moldings

If we look at the aesthetics of the Jaguar I-Pace Black Edition we see that the basic design lines do not change. Despite having been on the market for three years, it remains fresh and youthful like the first day. On this occasion, the design team has focused on introducing a series of ornaments and appliques finished in Gloss Black. They extend across the front grille, mirror caps, window frames, and front and rear logos.

As a complement there are 20-inch alloy wheels finished in Gloss Black. For its part, the color palette remains as in the other versions of the range. Inside there are also changes. Highlights are sporty seats dressed in Ebony leather to match the headliner. The panoramic sunroof occupies the entire upper part, bringing an extra touch of light to the cabin.

Where there will be no change is in the Jaguar I-Pace Black Edition powertrain. It will maintain the configuration that we already know, that is, two permanent magnet synchronous electric motors. Thanks to them, it can offer a combined power of 294 kW (400 hp) and all-wheel drive 4WD. The 90 kWh energy capacity lithium-ion battery remains unchanged, with an average WLTP range of 470 kilometers.

For now we do not know if it will reach the Spanish market, but in the British market it can already be ordered. It remains to be seen if it serves as an incentive for customers to notice him and not his Bavarian rivals.