JAGUAR E-PACE SUV TESTED IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

6 July 2017

From the freezing Arctic Circle to the dust and heat of Dubai, the Jaguar E-PACE has been subjected to a diverse testing program, to ensure it is not only a driver’s car but a dynamic and entertaining performance SUV as well.

  • Jaguar E-PACE tested in some of the world’s most demanding environments
  • The new compact Jaguar SUV will undergo its final test at its world premiere on July 13
  • Watch the reveal on YouTube.com/JaguarUSA or Facebook.com/Jaguar on July 13 at 3:00PM EST
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JAGUAR E-PACE TESTED IN WORLD’S MOST EXTREME CONDITIONS

From the freezing Arctic Circle to the dust and heat of Dubai, the Jaguar E-PACE has been subjected to a diverse testing program, to ensure it is not only a driver’s car but a dynamic and entertaining performance SUV as well.

Jaguar unleashed hell1 and high water2 to ensure that the Jaguar E-PACE performed as designed on varying road surfaces and adverse weather conditions. More than 150 prototypes were built during a grueling 25-month test program which took place across four continents to test the vehicle’s durability and ensure that the model lives up to the Jaguar brand’s ‘Art of Performance’ philosophy.

Tested on the demanding Nürburgring circuit, the high-speed Nardo test track and deserts of the Middle East, the E-PACE has proved itself in the world’s most challenging environments. Jaguar engineers also braved the -40F temperature of the Arctic Circle and the high altitudes and rivers of China to ensure the E-PACE can handle use in the hands of the most active and demanding customers.

The new compact performance SUV from Jaguar will face its final test during its world premiere to be shared on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday, July 13. Jaguar will demonstrate the model’s combination of agility and true Jaguar performance, as well as how entertaining it is to drive.

“Our team of world class engineers and dynamics specialists have meticulously tuned and developed a true Jaguar car. Months of intense testing on roads and tracks around the world have delivered a compact performance SUV that is true to Jaguar’s performance DNA”

Graham Wilkins, Chief Product Engineer, Jaguar E-PACE

 

The Jaguar E-PACE will make its global debut on July 13 at 3:00PM EST. Watch the reveal on YouTube.com/JaguarUSA or Facebook.com/Jaguar.

Facts and figures from E-PACE’s test program:

•           Coldest temperature: -40°F / -40°C

•           Hottest temperature: +118.4°F / +48°C

•           More than 400 laps of the Nürburgring

•           5,000 feet above sea level during altitude testing

•           In excess of 120,000 hours of testing in total involving more than 500 engineers

 

Hell: The Jaguar E-PACE repeatedly lapped Green Hell – the Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring.

High water: The E-PACE drove to the center of a 1.6ft/0.5m deep pool of water in Jaguar Land Rover’s ultimate wading test at Gaydon. The engine was switched off, all the doors were opened and left for an hour, before the car was started back up and driven out.

Further information

About Jaguar

Jaguar is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans, sports cars and SUVs offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The company's vision throughout its storied 80 year history has been simple: To produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired the world over. Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the Jaguar XE and XF sports sedans, the XJ full-size luxury sedan, the two-seat F-TYPE sports car and the brand’s first-ever performance SUV, the F-PACE. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich and Solihull manufacturing plants in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Jaguar website at www.jaguarusa.com.

About Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques.

The company employs over 40,000 people globally, with 330 in the U.S. and supports around 275,000 more through our dealerships, suppliers and local businesses. Manufacturing is centered in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, India and Slovakia.

At Jaguar Land Rover we are driven by a desire to create class-leading products that deliver great customer experiences. The largest investor in R&D in the UK manufacturing sector, we have invested £12 billion (USD$15.7 billion) in the last five years and in the current year alone will spend over £3.5 billion (USD$4.5 billion) on new product creation and capital expenditure. Last year Jaguar Land Rover sold over 583,000 vehicles in 136 countries, with nearly 80 percent of our vehicles produced in the UK being sold abroad.