Jaguar's new era with electric four-door GT

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【Summary】Jaguar is set to launch a £100,000 electric four-door GT as part of its new direction towards an all-electric future. The car will feature a distinct design with a wide stance, squared-off angles, and razor-thin tail-lights. The new GT is the first interpretation of a new design language that was unanimously chosen by stakeholders. Prototypes are expected to be tested by the end of the year, with an official unveiling and sales planned for 2024 and 2025 respectively.

FutureCar Staff Aug 21, 2023 4:39 PM PT

Jaguar's new era with electric four-door GT

Jaguar is preparing for its all-electric future with the introduction of a £100,000 four-door GT. Our exclusive image provides a glimpse of what to expect, showcasing a striking rear design that departs from the brand's current lineup. The GT features a wide stance, squared-off angles, straight lines, and a prominent diffuser. The razor-thin tail-lights and absence of Jaguar badging contribute to its distinctive appearance.

In an interview with Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler, new JLR boss Adrian Mardell expressed a clear desire to take Jaguar in a new direction with a fresh visual identity that embodies the brand's emotion. Jaguar's team of designers presented various design options to key stakeholders, and the design language seen in the GT was the unanimous choice. Mardell describes it as "jaw dropping." The rapid design process, known as Project Renaissance, involved three teams within JLR's design studio in Gaydon, resulting in 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, with an official unveiling planned for April or May 2024. Sales are scheduled for 2025. This not only gives us a glimpse of the GT but also hints at what to expect from the two new crossovers that will complete the Jaguar lineup. Mardell emphasizes the importance of a family look and association between the vehicles.

Jaguar is undergoing a complete reboot as part of JLR's Reimagine strategy. There are no plans for replacements of existing models, and Jaguar is being positioned alongside Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery as one of JLR's four brand pillars. The GT, along with the other two cars in the lineup, will be manufactured at the Solihull plant, which will also produce the all-electric Range Rover. The GT will be the most powerful Jaguar production car ever made, surpassing the brand's existing 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 be capable of adding around 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes of rapid charging.