New i-Pace already in hot demand
Jaguar has announced an April 2019 launch date and pricing from $159,900 for the New Zealand debut of its award-winning i-Pace allelectric SUV.
Jaguar NZ general manager Steve Kenchington says local prelaunch demand has been exceptionally strong.
“With numerous industry accolades from around the world since it launched earlier this year, the I-Pace has already exceeded expectations globally,” he said.
More than 50 deposits have been received from New Zealand customers, months before pricing details became available for this market.
“The Jaguar brand has a particularly loyal following in New Zealand and the trust in that brand has seen a large number of customers show their support for this evolutionary new model,” Kenchington said.
He said the international interest in this model has led to supply constraints and customers are advised to register their interest with their local dealers as limited stock will be available during 2019.
He said retailers will be using virtual reality to help demonstrate the vehicle to customers wanting to purchase before the first shipment arrives here.
Jaguar says the I-Pace will offer motorists best-in-class battery range and acceleration. Its 90kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 470km from a single charge. The powertrain is rated at 400PS with 696Nm of usable instant torque. All Wheel Drive is standard and the I-Pace can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds.
The dimensions of the new I-Pace fit between Jaguar’s conventional E-Pace and F-Pace SUV models but the 2990mm wheelbase is longer the F-Pace and the electric model has a lower roofline.
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THE JAGUAR BRAND HAS A PARTICULARLY LOYAL FOLLOWING IN NEW ZEALAND AND THE TRUST IN THAT BRAND HAS SEEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS EVOLUTIONARY NEW MODEL
I-Pace will retail from $159,900 for the S model, with an SE model from $169,900.
The flagship HSE model which includes 20-inch alloy wheels, matrix headlights and daytime running lamps, gesture tailgate, windsor leather seats with 18-way adjustment, an 825W Meridian surround sound system, surround camera system and adaptive cruise control with steer assist will start from $179,900.
The Jaguar I-Pace uses Artificial Intelligence algorithms to customise the vehicle’s interior and driving settings to each driver. The SUV is also able to calculate charging status and range, taking into account changing climate conditions and topography amongst other driver inputs.
The new model comes with a five-year, free service plan which ensures all work on the vehicle is carried out by Jaguar Trained Technicians, using Genuine Jaguar Parts. The I-Pace’s battery warranty will extend for eight years or 160,000km and warranties are transferable if the vehicle is sold.
Jaguar New Zealand plans to display the new I-Pace for the first time during the ASB Classic tennis tournament from December 31-January 12 in Auckland.