Jaguar, the British luxury carmaker, has announced that its first ever crossover will enter into production in 2016. Named the F-Pace, the crossover will be a five-seater car. It is basically the production version of the C-X17 concept which was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The concept also made its Indian debut at the 2014 Delhi Motor Show. It is claimed to deliver an unrivalled blend of performance, style and practicality.
The Jaguar F-Pace crossover will be based on the company’s new IQ aluminum intensive architecture that also underpins the new XE sedan, and will feature an “advanced suspension system”. Adding to it, the Jaguar F-Pace crossover will feature an all-wheel drive system. The company says that “The crossover will feature all-weather, all-surface confidence and safety to be delivered by instinctive all-wheel drive and Jaguar's revolutionary All-Surface Progress Control technology”.
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said that the overwhelming response for the C-X17 concept is the reason behind the development of this crossover. It is inspired by the F-Type sport car which offers the unique combination of Jaguar sports car inspired exterior design and spacious luxury interior.
Speaking in Detroit, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales Director said: "In 2015 we will celebrate Jaguar's 80th year. We have started it by announcing our first performance crossover which we consider to be the ultimate practical sports car - a car that builds on the marque's founding ideals of Grace, Pace and Space to become one of the most innovative Jaguars we've ever developed. The F-PACE has now begun its engineering and development testing programme ahead of the new model going on sale in 2016."
