Designed and engineered to be beautiful, fun and clever, it will introduce new fans to the brand. The new jaguar epace is a fiveseat, compact suv that packs the design and performance of a jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected allwheeldrive vehicle. New inventory jaguar epace royal jaguar tucson tucson. Taiendava tundlikkuse tarbeks optimeerib active driveline haarduvust ja loob. There are many things that surprise about jags new compact entry. The lithe epace feels like a perfect combination of the xe sedans controlled suspension and the evoque cuvs responsive drivetrain as it digs for traction and.
Confusingly, there are two allwheel drive systems available on different versions of the epace. Paces chassis has been developed to deliver agile and refined onroad dynamics. As we darted along the narrow roads and sharp switchbacks of corsica, the epace offered up a wellbalanced, planted feel, without a tendency to either over or understeer. Neither the nhtsa nor the independent iihs has crashtested an epace.
Active driveline joins a suite of recently introduced technologies all evolved for native application in the epace. The e pace is a sports carinspired suv, available with intelligent awd and active driveline. All epace models will be equipped with allwheel drive. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure e pace delivers an agile, controlled ride.
Advanced driving technologies including active driveline 1 and optional adaptive dynamics 2 ensure e. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline 1 and adaptive dynamics 2 ensure e. We only got to sample the epace in its rangetopping models p300 petrol and d240 diesel both of which were fitted with jaguars active driveline system, effectively the same kind of all. We spent our day in a midlevel s rdynamic, where the engine also provides 295 lbft of torque starting at 1,500 rpm. When cruising at steady speeds, this drivetrain is able to shift all drive to the front wheels to save fuel, but during more. The 2018 jaguar epace is a noble effort in the quest to make the small crossover suvsports car mashup aesthetic work. Rdynamic versions of the e pace also receive jaguars active driveline all. Thus, we have jaguars encore utility, the 2018 epace. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure epace delivers an agile, controlled ride. With its midsized f pace, jaguars first ever suv, powering an 80plus percent increase in global sales for the storied british brand over. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline ensure the e. There was a certain inevitability to the jaguar epace. And the d240 variant is fitted as standard with active driveline a sophisticated drive system also standard in the p300 petrol variant.
What the e pace delivers in performance is enhanced refinement and driving dynamics thanks to. There was a certain inevitability to the jaguar e pace. Feb 09, 2018 we spent our day in a midlevel s rdynamic, where the engine also provides 295 lbft of torque starting at 1,500 rpm. Pace has a fully independent suspension system with a multilink rear suspension design. Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent awd, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontdrive setup in undemanding conditions to optimize fuel efficiency.
But fear not, the north american epace is allwheel drive only, and rdynamic models boast sophisticated active driveline traction management system with torquevectoring. The active driveline awd system improves handling significantly, while boosting road grip in slippery conditions. The rdynamics active driveline and potent engine tune is exciting, but. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure e. From power and driving pleasure to fuel economy and refinement, there is a range of ingenium engines available for jaguar e. Among many other things, the 2018 epace, based on land rover. While its ride character is definitely not as sporty as the rearbiased fpace, its still a whole bunch of fun to drive thanks in large part to that active driveline. This is a demonstration of the 2018 jaguar epaces active driveline system as part of the p300 rdynamic allwheel drive setup. The epace s active driveline allwheel drive system is a technological first for jaguar. Configurable dynamics is available allowing drivers of this compact suv to head offmenu and set throttle and steering response, transmission shift speed and, if fitted, adaptive dynamics suspension to their own taste. Offering a unique balance between agility and ride comfort, the fully independent suspension system has a sophisticated multi. Ensuring that you are always in the optimum gear, maximising fuel efficiency and acceleration, e. The intelligent setup combines phenomenal traction with jaguars unmistakable rearwheeldrive character. Inducing oversteer and drifting the epace was easily accomplished when coming into a sharp corner and accelerating through the turn.
Rdynamic versions of the epace also receive jaguars active driveline all. The epace also features what jaguar calls active driveline on rdynamic models. Oct 22, 2019 the allwheel drive awd system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. For increased agility, active driveline optimises traction and provides rearwheel drive handling characteristics. It was possible to induce understeer in some of the wetter, tighter corners, but the feeling was fleeting as active driveline diverted power and gathered up the jaguar. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and optional adaptive dynamics ensure the e pace delivers an agile, controlled ride. We drove the 2018 jaguar epace, and its an awesome. Kehittyneet teknologiat, kuten active driveline seka adaptive dynamics pitavat e pace. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and optional adaptive dynamics ensure that the e. Feb 01, 2018 2019 jaguar epace active driveline demonstration in corsica, france. Theres standard allwheel drive or an optional version dubbed active driveline that offers front and allwheeldrive functions. For increased agility, active driveline optimises traction and provides rear. Regardless of color, each e pace offers agile, sporty handling, and the rdynamics active driveline means it can instantly send as much power as needed to either the front or rear wheels for traction, or powersliding fun.
During steady state cruising, active driveline disengages the awd. Aluminium chassis components are used to improve suspension performance by increasing stiffness. Offering a unique balance between agility and ride comfort, the fully independent suspension system has a sophisticated multilink rear suspension design. Car technology designed to make driving safer and more enjoyable, e.
Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent allwheel drive, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontwheeldrive setup in. This technology uses torque vectoring to send available torque to the wheel that needs it most. For even greater driver involvement and increased fuel economy, the lightweight, highly advanced 6. Hienostunut multilink takajousitusjarjestelma takaa ainutlaatuisen yhdistelman ketteryytta ja ajomukavuutta. The epace offers slower alternatives to the d240 and p300 models,for those on a tighter budget. Feb 02, 2018 the jaguar e pace is a seriously smart compact suv. We drove the 2018 jaguar epace, and its an awesome little.
Neither the nhtsa nor the independent iihs has crashtested an e pace. Regardless of color, each epace offers agile, sporty handling, and the rdynamics active driveline means it can instantly send as much power as needed to. Taiustatud soidudunaamika ja rafineeritusega on iga reis epacega nauding. Chief of which, is that due to it being based on the range rover evoques d8 architecture, its actually heavier than the mostly aluminum midsize fpace. The epaces active driveline allwheel drive system is a technological first for jaguar. Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent allwheel drive, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontwheeldrive setup in undemanding conditions to optimize fuel efficiency. Feb 05, 2018 but fear not, the north american e pace is allwheel drive only, and rdynamic models boast sophisticated active driveline traction management system with torquevectoring. The 2019 jaguar epace is a strong, funtodrive entry to a redhot city luxury crossover market. Paces 9speed automatic transmission is highly responsive, smooth and efficient delivering rapid shifting for effortless acceleration and overtaking. The systems torquebiasing capability delivers optimal stability, dynamics and fuel efficiency in all conditions. Active driveline joins a suite of recently introduced technologies all evolved for native application in the e pace. For even greater driver involvement and increased fuel economy, the lightweight, highly advanced 6speed manual gearbox delivers slick, short changes. Paces 9speed automatic transmission is highly responsive, smooth and. Thanks to active driveline technology, the e pace utilizes all four wheels only when needed.
With its midsized fpace, jaguars first ever suv, powering an 80plus percent increase in global sales for the storied british brand over. The epace is a sports carinspired suv, available with intelligent awd and active driveline. Mar, 2019 the allwheel drive system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. Configurable dynamics is available allowing drivers of this compact suv to head offmenu and set throttle and steering response, transmission shift speed and, if. The system allows up to 100 percent of rear axle drive torque to be distributed to either rear wheel according to available grip. The 2018 jaguar epace is pretty but its no performance car. The system allows up to 100% of rear axle drive torque to be distributed to either rear wheel, according to available grip. The familiar turbo4 and 9speed automatic combination in the 2018 jaguar epace helps it stay competitive with other small luxury utes. The new jaguar e pace is a fiveseat, compact suv that packs the design and performance of a jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected allwheeldrive vehicle.
Thanks to active driveline technology, the epace utilizes all four wheels only when needed. Standard on the p300 engine, active driveline provides increased agility by optimizing traction and providing rearwheeldrive handling characteristics. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and optional adaptive dynamics ensure the epace delivers an agile, controlled ride. The allwheel drive system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline1 and optional adaptive dynamics2 ensure e.
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