So Scottsdale January 2019
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<strong>2019</strong> JAGUAR I-PACE<br />
The all-new, all-electric crossover challenges the standard for luxury electric vehicles<br />
BY JIM PRUETER<br />
Until now, if you wanted a luxury electric crossover<br />
utility vehicle, your choice was limited to<br />
one – the Tesla Model X. However, Jaguar has<br />
started delivery of its own luxury crossover electric<br />
vehicle, the I-Pace.<br />
The I-Pace is a sleek, sharp-looking five-passenger<br />
crossover with a pair of electric motors<br />
that are powered by a 90-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion<br />
battery. It delivers 394 horsepower with an<br />
estimated electric range of 240 miles on a single<br />
charge, matching the range of the Tesla Model X<br />
75D. In just 45 minutes, it can recharge up to 80<br />
percent via a 100-kW DC charger.<br />
The Jaguar I-Pace is nothing short of spectacular.<br />
It has gorgeous sleek-as-a-sports car<br />
styling with futuristic LED headlights; an aerodynamically<br />
curved front grille; and slim, deployable<br />
door handles. Powerfully quick, it handles like a<br />
Jaguar F-Type, reaching 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.<br />
Its all-wheel drive with off-road capability fords<br />
water almost 20 inches deep and can tackle deep<br />
sand, muddy ravines, and steep mountain trails<br />
akin to a Land Rover. By contrast, Tesla can void<br />
your warranty if you take their vehicles off-road.<br />
Unlike the cold, sober minimalism of the<br />
Tesla Model 3, the I-Pace’s interior is beautiful<br />
and stimulating. Much like the Jaguar E-Pace,<br />
it combines sport and sophistication, featuring<br />
exceptionally comfortable seats and a convenient<br />
center console. The option for remote pre-conditioning<br />
ensures the cabin reaches the ideal<br />
temperature before use. Its extra-long 117.7-<br />
inch wheelbase allows for a very large interior<br />
contained in a small package, with a notable<br />
25.3 cubic feet of cargo space, or 51 cubic feet<br />
with the rear seats folded. A sizeable number of<br />
switches, dials and operational hardware means<br />
you don’t always have to fumble around with<br />
menus on a languorous touch screen.<br />
The driving experience is, for the most part,<br />
quiet and calm. Jaguar engineers have included<br />
a feature that creates an artificial interior sound<br />
informing the driver of speed and acceleration<br />
that proves to be stimulating without mimicking<br />
the sound of an engine roar.<br />
The <strong>2019</strong> I-Pace is available in a variety of<br />
trims: EV400, S, SE, HSE, and a First Edition<br />
(tested here) model available only for the first year.<br />
VITAL STATS:<br />
Base price: $69,500<br />
Price as tested:<br />
$86,895<br />
Engine: Twin electric<br />
concentric motors<br />
with a 90-kWh battery<br />
Horsepower: 394<br />
Fuel economy:<br />
80/72 mpg-equivalent<br />
city/highway<br />
Driving range: 240<br />
miles<br />
Seating: 5<br />
Fab features:<br />
Gorgeous, athletic<br />
styling inside and out<br />
Excellent on- and offroad<br />
capabilities<br />
Standard Amazon<br />
Alexa skill feature<br />
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