Jaguar's electric four-door GT signals new era.

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【Summary】Jaguar is preparing to enter its all-electric era with a £100,000 four-door GT. The car features a new design language chosen by key stakeholders and described as "jaw dropping" by the company's CEO. Prototypes of the GT will be tested on the road by the end of the year, with an official unveiling planned for 2024 and sales set for 2025. The GT will be part of a new Jaguar lineup, alongside two crossovers, as the brand is being positioned upmarket as one of four pillars of JLR.

FutureCar Staff Aug 16, 2023 6:15 AM PT

Jaguar's electric four-door GT signals new era.

Jaguar is preparing for its all-electric future with the development of a £100,000 four-door GT. Our exclusive image provides a glimpse of what to expect from this new model. The rear image reveals a departure from Jaguar's current lineup, featuring a wide stance, squared-off angles, straight lines, and a prominent diffuser. The design is further enhanced by razor-thin tail-lights and the absence of Jaguar badging. The new direction is part of Jaguar's effort to establish a fresh visual identity that conveys the brand's emotion.

Under the leadership of new JLR boss Adrian Mardell, Jaguar's team of designers explored various design options. The image we see here represents the first interpretation of a new design language that was unanimously chosen by key stakeholders. Mardell describes it as "jaw dropping." The design process, known as Project Renaissance, involved three teams within JLR's design studio in Gaydon. Their task was to create a family of three distinct vehicle types, resulting in the production of 18 clay-model proposals in just three months.

Prototypes of the new GT are expected to undergo road testing by the end of the year. The car is scheduled to be officially unveiled around April or May 2024, with sales commencing in 2025. This model not only signals the future of Jaguar but also provides a glimpse of what to expect from the brand's upcoming crossovers. Mardell emphasizes the importance of maintaining a cohesive family look across the lineup.

Jaguar is undergoing a complete reboot as part of JLR's Reimagine strategy. It will be positioned alongside Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery as one of JLR's four "brand pillars." This means that there will be no direct replacements for Jaguar's existing models. Instead, the brand will be elevated to a higher market segment. The GT and the other two upcoming models will be manufactured at the Solihull plant, which will also produce the all-electric Range Rover. The GT is expected to be the most powerful Jaguar production car ever made, surpassing the brand's current EV, the I-Pace, in terms of range and charging capacity.

While specific motor outputs and performance figures have not been released, Jaguar claims that the new GT will offer up to 700km (435 miles) of range and the ability to add approximately 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes of rapid charging.