Gautam Sharma•28 Apr 2014
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SPY PICS: Jaguar SUV
Jaguar is looking to set the cat among the pigeons with its own take on the luxo SUV genreTake a good look at the vehicle alongside – what looks to be a stretched Range Rover Evoque.
You'd be forgiven for thinking it was a prototype for the Land Rover Freelander 2 replacement, which will be known as the Discovery Sport.
However, it's believed the camouflaged SUV is actually a test mule for Jaguar's new crossover – due in 2016 – that was previewed at Frankfurt last year by the C-X17 concept.
There's really not much to visually give this away as a Jaguar, but the big rectangular grille – somewhat similar to the units worn by the XF and XJ – may be a clue. This test mule represents a distinct departure from earlier prototypes, which were based on a hacked-up version of the XF sedan.
Following the reveal of the C-X17 at Frankfurt last year, Jaguar has kept mum about the proposed aluminium-bodied SUV, sharing no conclusive info about the upcoming crossover.
All we know for sure is that it will be underpinned by a new iQ[Al] platform that will also form the basis for the Mercedes C-Class/BMW 3 Series-rivalling Jaguar XE, due in 2015.
The powertrain lineup is also likely to be shared with the XE, so expect a range of four-cylinder Ingenium engines and, possibly, a couple of V6 variants, including the supercharged 3.0-litre V6 used in the C-X17 concept.
According to sources, the SUV will be offered in rear-drive and all-wheel-drive formats, catering to a broad buying demographic.
It's believed the styling of the concept will largely carry over to the production-ready model, although the latter won't get the show car's XXL 23-inch rims.
Also expect the showroom version to feature a more family-friendly five-seat layout, although it will incorporate some of the show car's interior design elements.
The C-X17 stood just 1.63m tall and 4.7m long, but the actual production vehicle may swell a little in all directions to liberate the cabin space and luggage capacity demanded by its target audience.
– with Automedia
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