More details have been released about the F-Pace, Jaguar's forthcoming "performance crossover", due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The F-Pace has been undergoing trials at a special winter testing ground in Arjeplog in northern Sweden, where the vehicle’s all-wheel drive, Dynamic Stability Control and All-Surface Progress Control systems have been put through their paces.
For heat testing, Jaguar sent its new SUV to Dubai, where it was trialled in the 50-degree heat. Along with the all-important cooling and air conditioning systems, the mechanical components of the car were tested for their ability to handle high temperatures. The infotainment system was also tested.
The Middle East is already a big market for Jaguar and with high demand for 4x4s and SUVs in the region, it is crucial that the F-Pace can handle the heat.
According to the Telegraph, Andrew Whyman, vehicle programme director for the F-Pace, said: “We developed the F-Pace to offer the ride, handling and refinement demanded from a Jaguar, together with exceptional levels of ability and composure on all surfaces and in all weathers.”
The F-Pace is based on the C-X17 prototype which Jaguar showed off at Frankfurt in 2013. The new car shares the same aluminium structure as the firm’s new XE saloon model.
The British car maker arguably has a distinct advantage over other high-end car firms currently developing their own SUVs: in that its sister company is Land Rover, a company with decades of experience in building off-roaders.
Indeed, the new F-Pace will be built in the same plant as the Range Rover and the XE model – in Solihull, UK.
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