Is the new Jaguar XJ going to be electric?
Expect the new XJ replacement to be offered purely with electric propulsion (even though the engine bay would accommodate a V6, according to our sources). This will position the newcomer squarely against the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S.
What’s the range of the new Jaguar XJ?
Rumor has it that the new XJ could feature a four electric motor setup (one per wheel), a 90.2 kWh battery pack and a driving range of up to 292 miles (470 km). more photos… A new performance variant of the 2022 Cayenne has left the previous record holder, Audi’s RS Q8 in its dust.
Is the Jaguar XJ an all wheel drive car?
The all-wheel-drive XJ is driven by four electric motors in top-dog spec, fed by a floor-mounted battery pack (the i-Pace uses a 90kWh battery, the XJ may upgrade to 100kWh). Each motor could summon as much as 200bhp, meaning the e-XJ could plant a very big tick next to the pace component of Jag’s famed ‘grace, space and pace’ strapline.
Where is the new Jaguar XJ being made?
Jaguar has confirmed its future electrification plans with an all-new and electric Jaguar XJ set to be assembled at the Castle Bromwich plant. A major, multi-million pound investment is due to be announced later today, as the company confirms plans to transform the Castle Bromwich factory into an EV production site.
Why was the Jaguar XJ electric car cancelled?
It will underpin the next-gen Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. Due to the scrapping of the MLA Mid, there will not be a Jaguar XJ electric which was in its advanced stage of development, and according to Autocar UK, this has resulted in a write-off of over GBP 300 million.
When does the new Jaguar XJ come out?
Image: Jaguar With his work cut out, Bollore announced the ‘Reimagine’ plan for Jaguar in February 2021, which will see the British marquee become an all-electric brand from 2025.
How many Jaguar XJ’s are there in the world?
Analysts contacted by Automotive News expect Jaguar to sell anywhere between 30,000 units to 100,000 units a year, post 2025, depending on whether it is a rival to Bentley or Porsche.
Is the Jaguar XJ the most profitable model?
The Jaguar XJ is not among the brand’s most profitable models either. And with Bollore at the helm, JLR will put profit before volumes. “Models returning lowest profitability will make room for those that make best returns”, the CEO stated in his speech.