A test prototype for the next new model from Jaguar has been spotted testing in Germany. They're clearly working on the production SUV, rumored for many years now and based on the C-X17 preview concept of last year. Even though the headlights come from the Evoque, the larger proportions of the car are a a clear giveaway that this is not in fact a baby Range.
As strange as it might seem, seeing a crossover SUV on the track is a common occurrence nowadays. All the recent Range Rovers were developed this way, with the British company even having testing facilities located close to the Nurburgring. Dynamics are increasingly important for the recent generations of unibody offroaders, as more and more people demand everything from this type of car: luxury, looks, space and performance.
We think the first Jaguar crossover will compete in the same market as the BMW X3 in terms of space and price. At least that's what the concept's dimensions would suggest - 4,718mm (185.7in) long, 1,649mm (64.9in) tall and 1,959mm (77.1in) wide.
Not designed for serious off-roading, the Jag will nevertheless boast 213mm (8.4in) of ground clearance, which should be enough for most people.
The architecture for this crossover is believed to be Jaguar's own, shared with the new XE sedan they're planning and not derived from the Evoque or other Range Rovers. It's believed that aluminum construction will make this car so light that it will work well with a range made up only of 4-cylinder engines, new ones which Jaguar has been secretly developing.
We think the first Jaguar crossover will compete in the same market as the BMW X3 in terms of space and price. At least that's what the concept's dimensions would suggest - 4,718mm (185.7in) long, 1,649mm (64.9in) tall and 1,959mm (77.1in) wide.
Not designed for serious off-roading, the Jag will nevertheless boast 213mm (8.4in) of ground clearance, which should be enough for most people.
The architecture for this crossover is believed to be Jaguar's own, shared with the new XE sedan they're planning and not derived from the Evoque or other Range Rovers. It's believed that aluminum construction will make this car so light that it will work well with a range made up only of 4-cylinder engines, new ones which Jaguar has been secretly developing.