Jaguar C-X17 concept crossover named F-Pace, goes on sale in 2016
Jaguar have just announced that they will bring the highly acclaimed C-X17 concept crossover into production, naming it the F-Pace. The sports crossover concept that first made its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is expected to hit showrooms in 2016.
Speaking in Detroit, Andy Goss, Jaguar Land-Rover Global Sales Director said, "The F-Pace has now begun its engineering and development testing programme ahead of the new model going on sale in 2016."
Jaguar claim that exceedingly high demands from global markets inspired them to take the concept to production. This is an entirely new direction for the company who to date have never ventured beyond making sedans and sportscars. However, given the global demand for crossovers, the F-Pace should generate a highly sustainable business model for Jaguar in the future. The new crossover will be manufactured at a new lightweight technology facility coming up at Solihull which will generate some 1300 new jobs.
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Headlining the F-Pace will be a new intelligent all-aluminium architecture showcased in the concept. This new architecture will be modular and scalable which means we will see several more crossovers and sedans in the near future aimed at various segments. This architecture is claimed to be lighter yet stiffer and more innovative than anything Jaguar have attempted before.
Powering the F-Pace will undoubtedly be a range of engines but it's very likely that the new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine called the Ingenium will be one of the main powerplants. A four-cylinder diesel powertrain will also be part of the package but specifications haven't been floated out on either engine  yet.
The F-Pace will also get a new intelligent all-wheel drive system called the All-Surface Progress Control technology. This system will distribute torque between the front and rear wheels depending on the situation and need. Principal motive force will however be delivered to the rear wheels which makes this a fairly unique proposition in the crossover segment. In addition, the F-Pace will get torque vectoring to improve dynamics and even off-road ability although details are yet to be revealed about just how good this crossover will be away from tarmac. Whether Range-Rover has provided some of the off-road tech for this vehicle or if it's going to be purely road-biased, is yet to be seen. However, what we do know is that the F-Pace will go up against the Porsche Macan which only means the package will be competitive in every respect.
Gauging from what was seen on the concept, the interiors will be sophisticated and fairly upmarket. Jaguar claim that the interior design will be centred around the driver, and we presume several of the cues seen on the concept may even make it to production. Range-Rover at least hasn't disappointed in this regard - the Evoque and even the new Range-Rover adopted most of the sensational inputs we saw on the concepts into production. Certain details like the layout of the dashboard, the premium quality materials and some state of the art features may see the light of day then.
Andy Goss, further 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 sportscar - 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."
Jaguar's future continues to look bright and prosperous which also means owners Tata Motors will have a lot to cheer about in the coming years.
| • 1,300 new jobs created with further development of lightweight vehicle technologies. • Breakthrough Jaguar performance crossover to be built at world-leading Solihull plant. • UK's leading manufacturing investor set to extend expertise in aluminium as second Jaguar model comes to 'factory within a factory'. Detroit, USA: Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new jobs as it continues to accelerate its industry-leading expertise in aluminium and lightweight technologies. The news comes following confirmation that the UK's largest manufacturing investor will add a further new Jaguar model to its product portfolio. The Jaguar performance crossover, set to go on sale in 2016, follows the Jaguar XE into the new facilities within the world-renowned Solihull plant. This latest announcement from the Detroit auto show will see Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull manufacturing plant continue to develop its world-class capability in aluminium vehicle construction for which the company is synonymous. It also marks the start of an incredible year for the British manufacturer who will deliver 12 significant product actions in the next 12 months alone. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth said: "Today's announcements once again demonstrate our commitment to the UK and the advancement of a high-tech, high skilled, manufacturing- led economy. "Jaguar Land Rover is committed to delivering more great products. It is that innovation and relentless quest for new technologies that sets our products apart. We want to offer customers greater choice, with even more exciting vehicles, crafted with that special British flair. We want to improve the quality of life for our customers and for our own employees, creating opportunities for more people to be part of the Jaguar Land Rover experience." To support the introduction of its new aluminium and lightweight technologies Jaguar Land Rover has already invested £1.5bn. The new facilities represent the largest single investment in the Solihull plant in its 70 year history and created an impressive 'factory within a factory'. Incorporating Europe's largest aluminum body shop and final assembly hall - collectively the size of 22 football pitches, the new state-of-the-art facilities bring the Jaguar brand to Solihull for the first time, and continues to showcase the company's pioneering leadership in aluminum vehicle construction which dates back to 2003 with the introduction of the seventh generation Jaguar XJ. As a result of the continued developments at Solihull, Jaguar Land Rover is creating an additional 1,300 new jobs at the site. Applications for the new roles are now being accepted and following its commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for former service personnel in the wake of the Invictus Games, Jaguar Land Rover is welcoming applications from military personnel who are leaving or have left the services. The expansion of the Solihull site is the outward expression of the continued drive to reinvigorate every aspect of the company. Today, the plant builds world-renowned vehicles such as the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery and is home to the iconic Defender. Most recently, the site has welcomed the first Jaguar in its history, with the introduction of the new Jaguar XE, which begins production in the Spring. Jaguar Land Rover continues on its path of measured and sustainable growth with record full year retail sales in 2014 of 462,678, double that of 2008. A 2014/15 fiscal year investment of £3.75bn in product creation has seen the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and business expansion. The company's headcount has increased to 32,000, 10,000 more than were employed just four years ago. | |
| • 1,300 new jobs created with further development of lightweight vehicle technologies. • Breakthrough Jaguar performance crossover to be built at world-leading Solihull plant. • UK's leading manufacturing investor set to extend expertise in aluminium as second Jaguar model comes to 'factory within a factory'. Detroit, USA: Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new jobs as it continues to accelerate its industry-leading expertise in aluminium and lightweight technologies. The news comes following confirmation that the UK's largest manufacturing investor will add a further new Jaguar model to its product portfolio. The Jaguar performance crossover, set to go on sale in 2016, follows the Jaguar XE into the new facilities within the world-renowned Solihull plant. This latest announcement from the Detroit auto show will see Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull manufacturing plant continue to develop its world-class capability in aluminium vehicle construction for which the company is synonymous. It also marks the start of an incredible year for the British manufacturer who will deliver 12 significant product actions in the next 12 months alone. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth said: "Today's announcements once again demonstrate our commitment to the UK and the advancement of a high-tech, high skilled, manufacturing- led economy. "Jaguar Land Rover is committed to delivering more great products. It is that innovation and relentless quest for new technologies that sets our products apart. We want to offer customers greater choice, with even more exciting vehicles, crafted with that special British flair. We want to improve the quality of life for our customers and for our own employees, creating opportunities for more people to be part of the Jaguar Land Rover experience." To support the introduction of its new aluminium and lightweight technologies Jaguar Land Rover has already invested £1.5bn. The new facilities represent the largest single investment in the Solihull plant in its 70 year history and created an impressive 'factory within a factory'. Incorporating Europe's largest aluminum body shop and final assembly hall - collectively the size of 22 football pitches, the new state-of-the-art facilities bring the Jaguar brand to Solihull for the first time, and continues to showcase the company's pioneering leadership in aluminum vehicle construction which dates back to 2003 with the introduction of the seventh generation Jaguar XJ. As a result of the continued developments at Solihull, Jaguar Land Rover is creating an additional 1,300 new jobs at the site. Applications for the new roles are now being accepted and following its commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for former service personnel in the wake of the Invictus Games, Jaguar Land Rover is welcoming applications from military personnel who are leaving or have left the services. The expansion of the Solihull site is the outward expression of the continued drive to reinvigorate every aspect of the company. Today, the plant builds world-renowned vehicles such as the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery and is home to the iconic Defender. Most recently, the site has welcomed the first Jaguar in its history, with the introduction of the new Jaguar XE, which begins production in the Spring. Jaguar Land Rover continues on its path of measured and sustainable growth with record full year retail sales in 2014 of 462,678, double that of 2008. A 2014/15 fiscal year investment of £3.75bn in product creation has seen the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and business expansion. The company's headcount has increased to 32,000, 10,000 more than were employed just four years ago. | |
| • 1,300 new jobs created with further development of lightweight vehicle technologies. • Breakthrough Jaguar performance crossover to be built at world-leading Solihull plant. • UK's leading manufacturing investor set to extend expertise in aluminium as second Jaguar model comes to 'factory within a factory'. Detroit, USA: Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new jobs as it continues to accelerate its industry-leading expertise in aluminium and lightweight technologies. The news comes following confirmation that the UK's largest manufacturing investor will add a further new Jaguar model to its product portfolio. The Jaguar performance crossover, set to go on sale in 2016, follows the Jaguar XE into the new facilities within the world-renowned Solihull plant. This latest announcement from the Detroit auto show will see Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull manufacturing plant continue to develop its world-class capability in aluminium vehicle construction for which the company is synonymous. It also marks the start of an incredible year for the British manufacturer who will deliver 12 significant product actions in the next 12 months alone. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth said: "Today's announcements once again demonstrate our commitment to the UK and the advancement of a high-tech, high skilled, manufacturing- led economy. "Jaguar Land Rover is committed to delivering more great products. It is that innovation and relentless quest for new technologies that sets our products apart. We want to offer customers greater choice, with even more exciting vehicles, crafted with that special British flair. We want to improve the quality of life for our customers and for our own employees, creating opportunities for more people to be part of the Jaguar Land Rover experience." To support the introduction of its new aluminium and lightweight technologies Jaguar Land Rover has already invested £1.5bn. The new facilities represent the largest single investment in the Solihull plant in its 70 year history and created an impressive 'factory within a factory'. Incorporating Europe's largest aluminum body shop and final assembly hall - collectively the size of 22 football pitches, the new state-of-the-art facilities bring the Jaguar brand to Solihull for the first time, and continues to showcase the company's pioneering leadership in aluminum vehicle construction which dates back to 2003 with the introduction of the seventh generation Jaguar XJ. As a result of the continued developments at Solihull, Jaguar Land Rover is creating an additional 1,300 new jobs at the site. Applications for the new roles are now being accepted and following its commitment to enhancing employment opportunities for former service personnel in the wake of the Invictus Games, Jaguar Land Rover is welcoming applications from military personnel who are leaving or have left the services. The expansion of the Solihull site is the outward expression of the continued drive to reinvigorate every aspect of the company. Today, the plant builds world-renowned vehicles such as the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery and is home to the iconic Defender. Most recently, the site has welcomed the first Jaguar in its history, with the introduction of the new Jaguar XE, which begins production in the Spring. Jaguar Land Rover continues on its path of measured and sustainable growth with record full year retail sales in 2014 of 462,678, double that of 2008. A 2014/15 fiscal year investment of £3.75bn in product creation has seen the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and business expansion. The company's headcount has increased to 32,000, 10,000 more than were employed just four years ago. | |