Jaguar recently underwent a dramatic rebrand, changing its logo and aesthetic to make room for a new era of all-electric luxury cars that remain faithful to the longstanding legacy of the British manufacturer. Along with that rebrand came a concept called the Type 00, a stunning grand touring model that, while futuristic and minimal in its aesthetic, nods to Jaguars of the past with a long hood, a massive footprint, and luxurious appointments.
The Type 00, originally unveiled in Miami, has since made appearances at Monterey Car Week, Paris Men’s Fashion Week, and in the glittering Riviera city-state of Monaco, and it’s captured plenty of attention across the globe. Its purpose in that regard is to preview the production-car resurgence of Jaguar, which comes in the form of a new Jaguar four-door grand tourer, which is set to be revealed later this year.
With winter in full swing, Jaguar took to one of the world’s most extreme winter climates to test the prototypes of its new grand tourer, entering the Arctic Circle in Arjeplog, Sweden. There, the new Jaguar has begun a new round of cold-weather testing and development on frozen lakes, in the midst of what Jaguar says is the most comprehensive development program the brand has ever taken, in order to ensure optimal comfort, performance, and luxury even in the harshest of conditions.
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Temperatures in Arjeplog reach as low as minus 40 degrees, both in Celsius and Fahrenheit, as that is the only point at which the scales intersect. In the realm of 1,000 horsepower with tri-motor all-wheel drive, the new Jaguar is the most powerful road car from the brand yet, and has to deliver that unprecedented performance in the harshest of winter environments. In addition to compelling power, the new grand tourer features all-wheel steering, dynamic air suspension, and active twin‑valve dampers alongside its torque control for incredible dynamics and ride comfort.
One of the many challenges in the cold-weather testing environment is thermal management, which is especially important for a battery-electric vehicle, and the ThermAssist technology seen in the vehicle helps by reducing heating energy consumption, warming the cabin and the propulsion system while optimizing driving range. With incredible power, a new approach to design, and decades of cherished legacy, the electric rebirth of Jaguar is coming close and has more eyes on it than ever.
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