2021 Jaguar E-Pace, with refreshed design and new engines, unveiled
Jaguar Land Rover has finally unveiled the next-generation model of its E-Pace SUV. As for the pocket-pinch, it starts at $42,045. The premium four-wheeler sports a refreshed design and comes with new technology including an 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment console. The 2021 model is also offered with multiple petrol and diesel engine options. Here's our roundup.
2021 Jaguar E-Pace: At a glance
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has an eye-catching look, featuring a sloping roofline, blacked-out mesh grille, refreshed bumpers, a muscular bonnet, a wide air dam, and sleek LED headlamps. The SUV is flanked by body-colored ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, and designer alloy wheels. The rear section features wrap-around LED tail lamps and a window wiper.
How does the cabin look like?
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has a premium cabin with leather upholstery and automatic climate control. The AC vents, speaker grilles, and control dials have a chrome finish. The SUV houses an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment console and an optional 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display. For safety, it provides multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and a 360-degree parking camera.
Power and performance
The Jaguar E-Pace is offered in three diesel engine choices- a 163hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder option, a mild-hybrid version of the 163hp unit, and a 204hp, 2.0-liter motor. The former comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox while the latter two get a 9-speed automatic transmission. The petrol models also pack a 2.0-liter engine and generate up to 300hp of power, depending on the tuning.
The company has also introduced a plug-in hybrid variant
The Jaguar E-Pace also gets a new plug-in hybrid version called the P300e. It combines a 200hp, 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine with a 109hp electric motor, which is powered by a 15kWh battery. The hybrid powertrain comes paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. This model can sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds and can drive for up to 55km using just the electric power.
How much does it cost?
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace SUV starts at $42,045 and goes up to $51,045 for the range-topping model. However, no details regarding its availability and pricing in India are currently available.
