We drove the 2018 jaguar epace, and its an awesome. The epace s active driveline allwheel drive system is a technological first for jaguar. Configurable dynamics is available allowing drivers of this compact suv to head offmenu and set throttle and steering response, transmission shift speed and, if fitted, adaptive dynamics suspension to their own taste. There are many things that surprise about jags new compact entry. Ensuring that you are always in the optimum gear, maximising fuel efficiency and acceleration, e. With its midsized f pace, jaguars first ever suv, powering an 80plus percent increase in global sales for the storied british brand over. The allwheel drive awd system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. From power and driving pleasure to fuel economy and refinement, there is a range of ingenium engines available for jaguar e. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline 1 and adaptive dynamics 2 ensure e. With its midsized fpace, jaguars first ever suv, powering an 80plus percent increase in global sales for the storied british brand over. Neither the nhtsa nor the independent iihs has crashtested an e pace. Designed and engineered to be beautiful, fun and clever, it will introduce new fans to the brand.
Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure e. The intelligent setup combines phenomenal traction with jaguars unmistakable rearwheeldrive character. For even greater driver involvement and increased fuel economy, the lightweight, highly advanced 6speed manual gearbox delivers slick, short changes. Chief of which, is that due to it being based on the range rover evoques d8 architecture, its actually heavier than the mostly aluminum midsize fpace. The epaces active driveline allwheel drive system is a technological first for jaguar. The system allows up to 100 percent of rear axle drive torque to be distributed to either rear wheel according to available grip.
We spent our day in a midlevel s rdynamic, where the engine also provides 295 lbft of torque starting at 1,500 rpm. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure epace delivers an agile, controlled ride. Feb 01, 2018 2019 jaguar epace active driveline demonstration in corsica, france. Pace has a fully independent suspension system with a multilink rear suspension design. The epace offers slower alternatives to the d240 and p300 models,for those on a tighter budget. There was a certain inevitability to the jaguar epace. This is a demonstration of the 2018 jaguar epaces active driveline system as part of the p300 rdynamic allwheel drive setup. Feb 05, 2018 but fear not, the north american e pace is allwheel drive only, and rdynamic models boast sophisticated active driveline traction management system with torquevectoring. The e pace is a sports carinspired suv, available with intelligent awd and active driveline. Oct 22, 2019 the allwheel drive awd system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. During steady state cruising, active driveline disengages the awd. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and optional adaptive dynamics ensure the e pace delivers an agile, controlled ride. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline ensure the e.
Neither the nhtsa nor the independent iihs has crashtested an epace. This technology uses torque vectoring to send available torque to the wheel that needs it most. For increased agility, active driveline optimises traction and provides rear. Car technology designed to make driving safer and more enjoyable, e. It was possible to induce understeer in some of the wetter, tighter corners, but the feeling was fleeting as active driveline diverted power and gathered up the jaguar. Standard on the p300 engine, active driveline provides increased agility by optimizing traction and providing rearwheel drive handling. Offering a unique balance between agility and ride comfort, the fully independent suspension system has a sophisticated multilink rear suspension design. Hienostunut multilink takajousitusjarjestelma takaa ainutlaatuisen yhdistelman ketteryytta ja ajomukavuutta. The new jaguar epace is a fiveseat, compact suv that packs the design and performance of a jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected allwheeldrive vehicle. The rdynamics active driveline and potent engine tune is exciting, but. Rdynamic versions of the epace also receive jaguars active driveline all.
Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and optional adaptive dynamics ensure the epace delivers an agile, controlled ride. And the d240 variant is fitted as standard with active driveline a sophisticated drive system also standard in the p300 petrol variant. The allwheel drive system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. Taiendava tundlikkuse tarbeks optimeerib active driveline haarduvust ja loob. When cruising at steady speeds, this drivetrain is able to shift all drive to the front wheels to save fuel, but during more. Configurable dynamics is available allowing drivers of this compact suv to head offmenu and set throttle and steering response, transmission shift speed and, if. Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent allwheel drive, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontwheeldrive setup in. Rdynamic versions of the e pace also receive jaguars active driveline all. Paces chassis has been developed to deliver agile and refined onroad dynamics. All epace models will be equipped with allwheel drive. What the e pace delivers in performance is enhanced refinement and driving dynamics thanks to.
Mar, 2019 the allwheel drive system in the rdynamic models called active driveline is the more sophisticated of the two. Aluminium chassis components are used to improve suspension performance by increasing stiffness. The systems torquebiasing capability delivers optimal stability, dynamics and fuel efficiency in all conditions. Thanks to active driveline technology, the epace utilizes all four wheels only when needed.
Active driveline joins a suite of recently introduced technologies all evolved for native application in the e pace. Regardless of color, each e pace offers agile, sporty handling, and the rdynamics active driveline means it can instantly send as much power as needed to either the front or rear wheels for traction, or powersliding fun. Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent awd, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontdrive setup in undemanding conditions to optimize fuel efficiency. The 2019 jaguar epace is a strong, funtodrive entry to a redhot city luxury crossover market. For increased agility, active driveline optimises traction and provides rearwheel drive handling characteristics. The system allows up to 100% of rear axle drive torque to be distributed to either rear wheel, according to available grip. New inventory jaguar epace royal jaguar tucson tucson.
For even greater driver involvement and increased fuel economy, the lightweight, highly advanced 6. The epace also features what jaguar calls active driveline on rdynamic models. We drove the 2018 jaguar epace, and its an awesome little. Theres standard allwheel drive or an optional version dubbed active driveline that offers front and allwheeldrive functions. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline and adaptive dynamics ensure e pace delivers an agile, controlled ride. While its ride character is definitely not as sporty as the rearbiased fpace, its still a whole bunch of fun to drive thanks in large part to that active driveline. Confusingly, there are two allwheel drive systems available on different versions of the epace.
Feb 09, 2018 we spent our day in a midlevel s rdynamic, where the engine also provides 295 lbft of torque starting at 1,500 rpm. The active driveline awd system improves handling significantly, while boosting road grip in slippery conditions. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline1 and optional adaptive dynamics2 ensure e. Offering a unique balance between agility and ride comfort, the fully independent suspension system has a sophisticated multi. The familiar turbo4 and 9speed automatic combination in the 2018 jaguar epace helps it stay competitive with other small luxury utes. What the epace delivers in performance is enhanced refinement and driving dynamics thanks to. Feb 02, 2018 the jaguar e pace is a seriously smart compact suv. Thus, we have jaguars encore utility, the 2018 epace. Thanks to active driveline technology, the e pace utilizes all four wheels only when needed. The 2018 jaguar epace is a noble effort in the quest to make the small crossover suvsports car mashup aesthetic work.
But fear not, the north american epace is allwheel drive only, and rdynamic models boast sophisticated active driveline traction management system with torquevectoring. There was a certain inevitability to the jaguar e pace. Taiustatud soidudunaamika ja rafineeritusega on iga reis epacega nauding. Active driveline joins a suite of recently introduced technologies all evolved for native application in the epace. Kehittyneet teknologiat, kuten active driveline seka adaptive dynamics pitavat e pace. We only got to sample the epace in its rangetopping models p300 petrol and d240 diesel both of which were fitted with jaguars active driveline system, effectively the same kind of all. Whereas the regular epaces system features permanent allwheel drive, the active counterpart runs purely as a frontwheeldrive setup in undemanding conditions to optimize fuel efficiency. Advanced driving technologies including active driveline 1 and optional adaptive dynamics 2 ensure e. Regardless of color, each epace offers agile, sporty handling, and the rdynamics active driveline means it can instantly send as much power as needed to. This is in large part due to the active driveline thats present in the rdynamic models.
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