Jaguar showcases the C-X17 concept at the Dubai Motor Show
Last week, Jaguar's C-X17 concept premiered at the Dubai Motor Show 2013. The SUV displayed at the show had a new paintjob- 'Liquid Aluminum' liquid metal finish, different from the delectable electric blue colour version displayed at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
A 'Liquid Aluminum' finish on the C-X17
The C-X17 introduces Jaguar's new 'Advanced Modular Aluminium Architecture'. This new monocoque architecture, internally codenamed iQ[Al], will underpin future Jaguar cars. The architecture boasts of high-strength, lightweight and stiffness also favouring mass production, without compromising the character, dynamics, performance and luxury of the vehicles. The first car to be based on this platform will be a mid-size sport, a competitor to the 3-Series. Production of this model will start come 2015.
On the outside, the C-X17 gets a typical Jag front, large bold grille with chrome surround, giant air intakes, fine creases, large 23inch alloys, steep rear and spoiler. The headlamp seems inspired by the XJ with the quintessential LED daytime running lights swooshing away from the grille. The tailgate shares a bit with the F-Type with the tail lamp assembly looking extremely sharp. The dual exhaust on the rear bumper get a honeycomb mesh surround.
The C-X17 comes across as a spacious design on the inside. There are individual bucket seats and a large panaromic sunroof. The car comes with a 12-speaker Meridian audio system. There is also an infotainment system with navigation and Wi-Fi.
It has also been confirmed that the concept will also make its presence felt at the Delhi Auto Expo in early 2014
Although the brand is still to confirm the powertrain part, the C-X17 could get a new range of four and six cylinder diesel and petrol engines. These engines would be built at the company's new engine plant which is under construction in Wolverhampton, UK. The engines for the sedan based on this architecture will also come from this plant.
As part of its portfolio expansion, Jaguar may bring the production model of the mid-size sedan, placed below the XF, in 2015. It is still unconfirmed, but the road-ready C-X17 could see light in 2016. It has also been confirmed that the concept will also make its presence felt at the Delhi Auto Expo in early 2014.
