We already knew for some time
now that the successor of the current Jaguar XJ will be an electric-only sedan
and these are the first photos of the camouflaged prototype. The early nature
of the prototype is betrayed by the rear end, which employs a set of XF-like
taillights unlike a previously released teaser that showed a more modern LED
setup that runs across the width of the vehicle.
The front end remains
completely covered together with the front fenders but the shape of the
roofline and the high waistline portrays showcases Jaguar’s sporty intentions
for the new, electric-only XJ. The design of the new flagship sedan will
probably be much less polarizing, with Jaguar aiming to create a universally
beautiful car that stands out from the competition.
The new Jaguar XJ will ride on
the brand new Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA), designed for both ICE
and electric powertrains; previous reports suggested that Jaguar’s electric
sedan will feature a 90.2 kWh battery pack and a driving range of up to 470 km. Jaguar’s next-gen electric powertrain will also offer up to
four electric motors, one for each wheel.
The new generation of the
Jaguar XJ will be produced at the company’s Castle Bromwich factory in the UK,
unlike the electric I-Pace which is built in Austria by Magna Steyr. Jaguar
promised that the new XJ will combine “beautiful design, intelligent
performance, and revered luxury.” Jaguar isn’t the only one preparing a big
luxury electric sedan right now, as Mercedes is also doing the same with the
EQS.
