Close to Launch
It won’t be too long before Jaguar restarts production with its first-ever electric GT. First impressions had been made, and it’s said to be a promising product. The yet-to-be-named model is crucial for Jaguar, and if it fails, we might as well wave goodbye to the British automaker for good.
The car is expected to be revealed sometime this year. While there are a few details about it, its price is still a huge question mark. Now, a German publication has published its estimates, and as expected, it won’t be cheap.
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And the (Estimated) Price Is…
Do note that this model isn’t positioned as a successor to the XJ per se. Instead, it’s a step or two higher than the previous flagship sedan. With that, Auto Zeitung has reported that the electric Jaguar could carry a base price of €138,000. Convert that to U.S. dollars, and it’s a couple of hundred short of $160,000. It’s a fair bit higher than the last reported initial estimate of $130,000.
Granted, it’s a bit of a sticker shock at first glance, but bear in mind that the last range-topping XJ was close to $125,000 in 2019 for the XJR575. Adjust that for inflation, and it’s actually about the same for the upcoming electric four-door GT. Considering how much more advanced the new car is over the XJ, it’s not that bad.
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What We Know so Far
Based on previous reports, there are several interesting key details about the Jaguar EV. For starters, it will come with three electric motors, giving it about 1,000 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. Claimed 0 to 60 mph time is said to be under 3.5 seconds, although top speed is yet to be determined.
The rear axle comes with torque vectoring, which should help this near-6,000 lb GT fight physics around the bends. All-wheel drive is included, although the front has an open differential. Twin-chamber air suspension and adaptive dampers are also part of the package, which is what one expects from a flagship vehicle. Battery capacity is estimated at 120kWh, with a range of around 400 miles, while the 800V architecture enables 200 miles of range with a quick 15-minute charge.
Of course, we understand the skepticism that still surrounds it. The car itself is a massive gamble, and the divisive relaunch campaign didn’t do it any favors. First impressions suggest it deserves to succeed, but in the end, it’s the customers who will vote with their wallets.
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